Experience

San Francisco Bay University

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Dean, School of Business

  • Sep 2013 - Present

  The primary advocate for both graduate and undergraduate students in the school with the responsibility for academic excellence and maintaining related accreditation compliance. Work collaboratively with and oversee the team of expert Professors and Adjunct Instructors. Ensure the curriculum meets the needs of students. Provide academic and student career advising. Interface with industry leaders to ensure the curriculum is up to date with industry trends. Courses Taught Include: • MGT542 Technology and Product Management (Classroom) • CS470 Network Engineering and Management (Classroom) • CS230 Introduction to Unix/Linux (Classroom) • CPT4xx/5xx Curricular Practicum Show less



Freelance

• Senior Management Advisor

  • 2002 - Present

  Strategic Business, Market Analysis, Go-to-Market Strategies, Product Marketing, Solutions Architecture, Project Management, and Execution Consulting Advisory Services for Silicon Valley Startups and Technology Companies. Issue Formulation, Solutions Research, Comparing and Forecasting of Potential Options and Results, Detailed Proposal and Action Planning, Implementation and Outcomes Evaluation. Strategic Business, Market Analysis, Go-to-Market Strategies, Product Marketing, Solutions Architecture, Project Management, and Execution Consulting Advisory Services for Silicon Valley Startups and Technology Companies. Issue Formulation, Solutions Research, Comparing and Forecasting of Potential Options and Results, Detailed Proposal and Action Planning, Implementation and Outcomes Evaluation.



University of California Berkeley, Extension

• Berkeley, CA and Online

• Instructor

  • Sep 2002 - 2015

  X495 Introduction to PHP & MYSQL, Dynamic Database Driven Web Sites (Classroom) X415 Using the Unix Operating System (Online) X482 Computer Networks (Online) X495 Introduction to PHP & MYSQL, Dynamic Database Driven Web Sites (Classroom) X415 Using the Unix Operating System (Online) X482 Computer Networks (Online)



University of California, Berkeley Extension

• Berkeley, CA

• Director - Engineering, Technology, Technology Strategy and Management

  • Mar 2007 - May 2013

  • Achieved 6 - 14% annual growth rate under tight budget constraints • Management and Subject Matter Expert for the Department • Modernized Department, Curriculum Strategy and Portfolio Offerings • Analyzed Market, Developed and Introduced Modern Curriculum Offerings for: • Software Project Management • Business Process Management, Advising and Optimization Enhancement • Cloud Computing and Services • Virtualization and Remote Service Delivery using the Internet • Computer Programming • Business Analysis and Life Cycle Management • Quantitative Analysis For Decision Making • Information Systems Management • Marketing Show less



Nayna / Xpeed Networks

• Santa Clara, CA

• Vice President - Marketing & Solutions Architecture

  • Apr 2002 - Feb 2007

  Product Marketing & Solutions Architecture Customer Success Management, Strategic Project Manager • Created Major Customer Proposals for Complete Solutions Involving Cloud Software, Hardware, Installation, Training, and Servicing • Developed Next Generation Technical Requirements • Analyzed and Refined User Usage Scenarios • Led a Rapid Realignment of Corporate Product Strategies to Market Conditions • Developed New Strategic Partner Collaborations • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Due Diligence Team Member (helped close 2 deals) Show less



University of California Davis Extension

• Davis, CA

• Instructor

  • Apr 2003 - Apr 2004

  SQL (On-Line), Data Configuration / Policy Management and Coding in Support of Enterprise Applications SQL (On-Line), Data Configuration / Policy Management and Coding in Support of Enterprise Applications



University of California Santa Cruz Extension

• Santa Clara

• Instructor

  • Apr 1997 - May 2003

  International Business, High Tech Marketing, Database Driven Corporate Website Development Using MySQL & PHP (Classroom) International Business, High Tech Marketing, Database Driven Corporate Website Development Using MySQL & PHP (Classroom)



TransComm

• Fremont, CA

• Vice President - Product Management and VP South America Regional Sales

  • Mar 1997 - Apr 2002

  • Strong Client Evangelist, Marketing Requirements Documentation (MRDs), Solutions Generation, Systems Configuration, and Architecture Advising, Agile Development and Project Management, Proposal Generation • Marketing, Advertising, Pricing and Margin Management, Customer Training, Technical Customer Field Support, User Publications, Bids/Tender Response Management • Product Areas: Metropolitan network infrastructure, Internet Data Centers, PON, HFC, DSLAM • Opened up South America region • Team achieved profitable triple digit growth in China Show less



Telco Systems | Edgility

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Product Line Manager

  • Jun 1992 - Mar 1997

  • Successfully launched new MuxView Enterprise Networking Software Platform with 99.999% uptime reliability, won several carriers and Fortune 500 accounts • Responsible for Route24 and Access60 product lines - the firm's largest product offerings, both hardware and software. • Achieved multi-year growth • National scale service provider and major corporate account solutions development, detailed product specification, configuration and proposal generation, pricing, messaging, and build/inventory management • Key account relationship and support, product specific technical training for key accounts, channel partners and internal personnel, field support • Product Areas: Internet/Cloud infrastructure, P2MP/P2P Fiber, T1/E1 (carrier and enterprise), CPE, POTS Show less



MediaLab Technologies

• Foster City, Ca

• VP - New Business Development, Customer Specific Software Platforms, and Retail Product Marketing

  • 1990 - 1991

  • New Business Development • Custom B2B Software Platforms • Defined, Proposed & Closed largest order in company history • Custom Software Solutions: Video & Photographic Systems, Security Applications, Application Specific Tools, and Semi-Custom Developer Tools Enhancements • Retail: Pro-Consumer Development Tools with High-Volume Delivery • New Business Development • Custom B2B Software Platforms • Defined, Proposed & Closed largest order in company history • Custom Software Solutions: Video & Photographic Systems, Security Applications, Application Specific Tools, and Semi-Custom Developer Tools Enhancements • Retail: Pro-Consumer Development Tools with High-Volume Delivery