Experience

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  • Ceo

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  Global Resources, Inc.

  • Irvine, CA / Worldwide

  • CEO

    • Apr 1991 - Present
    • Irvine, CA / Worldwide

    Founded the California-based consulting corporation that operates worldwide and provides strategic analysis, operations assessments, business planning, program management, and confidential advice and counsel to private sector, government, investor, and NGO clients working in international development, information and communication technology (ICT), and infrastructure service delivery. GR’s high-performance teams utilize digital technologies, and operations and organizational improvements to support our clients’ enterprise and staff development, and improved service delivery and revenue capture. Our in-country projects support economic and social development, sustainable environmental practices, and empower people to benefit from the opportunities offered by ICTs.We deliver tangible benefits to governments, regulators, NGOs, service and content providers, financial institutions, and private equities in information, communications and technology networks (broadband, satellite, mobile, enterprise / IT, cloud and data infrastructures, smart cities and applications, Internet of Things (IoT), digital transformation); infrastructure development (national communications, ports, transportation, utilities, emergency and financial services, space) and e-enablers (government/services, education, health, citizen safety and commerce).GR has supported Boards, CEOs, CIOs, COOs, CTOs, senior investors and decision makers, global enterprises / organizations, and stakeholders in over 75 ICT projects that improved operations, decreased costs and enhanced citizens’ digital access in more than 50 countries. We have provided services throughout Africa, Central and South East Asia, China, Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East, and the United States. Our core values are in supporting digital inclusion, and the transparent and effective use of technology assets to improve operations and service delivery in emerging markets.

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  James&Co.

  • Sydney, Australia & Sialkot, Pakistan

  • Member of the Board

    • Aug 2012 - Jul 2018
    • Sydney, Australia & Sialkot, Pakistan

    Global apparel and accessories manufacturer, with Asian suppliers, China regional hub, and an expanding worldwide customer base across physical and digital marketplaces. Previously served as Consultant: Conducted Pakistani supplier assessment and identified risks associated with firm's emerging market production plans and channel partners, global supply chain (operations and distribution model), and overall growth plan.

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  UC Irvine, The Paul Merage School of Business

  • Guest Instructor - E-MBA/MBA Programs

    • 2000 - 2008

    Developed and taught graduate level seminars / case studies in international business and government, including Project / Operations Planning in Emerging and Developing Countries; Managing Global Investment / Risk Factors in Emerging Market Projects; Supplier Management in Emerging Markets; Managing the Government / Business Nexus and Cross-Cultural Management..

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  AT&T Network Systems (now Alcatel-Lucent / Nokia Networks)

  • International Strategy and Business Development Manager: Africa, Middle East and India Region

    • Jul 1988 - May 1991

    Built new markets, assessed European JV supply and cost relationships, and established organization's procedures for evaluating voice and data network opportunities in developing countries. Launched the US $10B network manufacturing division's planning and business development activities in India; conducted due diligence and vetted suppliers for manufacturing, distribution, and service throughout the sub-Continent, and profitable investment and sales opportunities for switching, transmission, outside plant and network management product lines. Developed the business plan that led to AT&T's corporate decision to open the Delhi office. Supported market development and RFP work with Egypt, Kenya, Pakistan and Turkey. Recipient of highest corporate award for sales and business development results.

  • Senior Market Planner - Developing Countries

    • Jun 1986 - Jul 1988

    Responsible for building new markets in developing nations and instituting a new international planning function within a $10B USA-centric, vertically-integrated network manufacturing business.Established key in-country business contacts and performed numerous market research studies in Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe; analysis and strategy recommendations resulted in two US-based Product Division commitments to pursue alliances/sales opportunities in-country. Identified and developed Indian Technology Transfer Agreement (partner selection, assessment, financing and negotiations) worth $3M/sales per year. Researched industry environments and provided managerial planning (funding/business development) assistance to projects in Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Kenya and Pakistan. Established organization's systems and procedures for evaluating developing country opportunities.

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  Harvard Business School

  • Research Associate

    • May 1985 - Jun 1986

    Chronicles of Corporate Change: Management Lessons from AT&T and Its Offspring; Lexington Press, 1987.Developed and co-authored privatization book on the managerial and leadership challenges facing institutions adapting from a regulated to a competitive environment. Created framework for effectively managing strategic planning and internal stresses amidst changing regulatory, technological and competitive pressures.

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  Harvard Kennedy School of Government

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    • Sep 1984 - Jun 1985

    Served as graduate teaching assistant for Negotiation Analysis with Dr. Howard Raiffa (part of the Harvard Negotiation Project) and for the Program on Information Resources Policy (PIRP: Tony Oettinger). Designed simulations and assisted with curriculum planning, teaching, student advising, and grading.

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  McCall Corporation

  • New York, United States

  • Regulatory Affairs Associate

    • Jun 1980 - Sep 1980
    • New York, United States

    Developed concept and worked with members of Congress to pass “Working Mother’s Day”, a new national holiday recognizing the challenges and positive familial, economic and social impacts women were providing in their multiple and demanding roles in and outside the home. Developed and implemented media outreach and engagement plan across national advocacy and stakeholder groups.