Experience

Vanu, Inc.
• United States
• Wireless Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Deployment

  • Nov 2014 - Present


Vanu Africa

• Senior Vice President

  • Aug 2013 - Nov 2014

  Vanu Africa's mission is to utilize our patented technology to deliver cellular coverage, power for device charging and internet access to RURAL communities in Africa. Responsible for deployment of Vanu Africa’s Small Cell Site infrastructure, including the following activities: • Identify Small Cell Site components, manufacturers and distributors • Work with appropriate government agencies to identify V-Node locations • Establish network backhaul infrastructure requirements • Locate Core Network NOC and negotiate colocation rates • Recruit and hire Operations and Administrative staff • Interview and select Wireless Telecom Consultants • Interview potential installation partners, secure pricing and execute contracts • Identify in-country carriers and negotiate spectrum sharing and roaming agreements • Ensure productive and efficient operation at all levels of Vanu Africa Vanu, Inc. (www.vanu.com), is the maker of the CompactRAN, a low power cellular Base Transceiver Station (BTS). The low power requirement allows Vanu Inc's subsidiary, Vanu Africa, to bring our self powered, off the grid V-Node to rural areas in Africa currently without electricity and cellular coverage.



Syserco

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Project Manager

  • Sep 2008 - May 2013

  Responsible for project implementation in the San Francisco North Bay Region. Participated in reorganization of Syserco's Construction Division; Implemented key operational processes to improve performance and customer satisfaction. Significant Projects included: 50 United Nations Plaza Renovation Two Embarcadero Center EMCS Upgrade Four Embarcadero Center EMCS Upgrade CCSF Chinatown North Beach Campus CCSF Joint Use Facility American Canyon High School El Cerrito High School E. Morris Cox Elementary School, Oakland CIty of Albany City Hall and Police Station Queen of the Valley Acute Care Wing Skywalker Ranch EMCS Upgrade



SoundVision

• Netherlands
• Musicians

• Operations Manager

  • 2008 - 2008

  Novato, CA Operations Manager for local contractor providing high-end residential audio-visual and lighting controls installation in San Francisco, Marin and Sonoma counties. Worked closely with SounVision's founder to develop operational procedures allowing the business to perform profitably, and improve customer satisfaction. This process was truncated by the financial crisis Novato, CA Operations Manager for local contractor providing high-end residential audio-visual and lighting controls installation in San Francisco, Marin and Sonoma counties. Worked closely with SounVision's founder to develop operational procedures allowing the business to perform profitably, and improve customer satisfaction. This process was truncated by the financial crisis



Black Box Network Services

• Branch Manager

  • 2000 - 2008

  P&L responsibility for two branches totaling $18M in revenue. Awarded 2006 "Office Leader of the Year", the top of 173 brick and mortar offices worldwide. Black Box's highest award based on four key metrics: operating margin percentage, operating margin dollar growth, DSO's and revenue growth. Grew San Jose branch from $6M to $15M annual revenue. Turned the Seattle from a "red" to "green" office showing a profit for the first time since its acquisition in 2000. P&L responsibility for two branches totaling $18M in revenue. Awarded 2006 "Office Leader of the Year", the top of 173 brick and mortar offices worldwide. Black Box's highest award based on four key metrics: operating margin percentage, operating margin dollar growth, DSO's and revenue growth. Grew San Jose branch from $6M to $15M annual revenue. Turned the Seattle from a "red" to "green" office showing a profit for the first time since its acquisition in 2000.



Pinkerton Systems Integration

• United States
• Security and Investigations

• Regional Operations Manager

  • 1997 - 1999

  Responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling all estimating, engineering, installation, and service activities within $30M western region which included Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix. Had ultimate responsibility for quality of installations, tracking all project costs against estimated costs, and management of the regional P&L. Merged two diverse companies in the LA area to form one cohesive branch of PSI generating $10M annually. Established a system of metrics for the purpose of evaluating the month to month performance of project managers, operations managers, branches, and the region as a whole, in achieving annual financial goals. Created a "cascading" set of goals for each level of management within the regional operations department. Implemented standard project management and cost control procedures. Established a centralized estimating department within the region.



Johnson Controls Network Integration Services

• Branch Manager

  • 1993 - 1997

• Branch Manager

  • 1993 - 1997