Experience

Blueshift Cybersecurity

• United States
• Computer and Network Security
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Sep 2021 - 2 years 4 months

  Scottsdale, Arizona, United States



Cigent Technology, Inc.

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jul 2020 - 3 years 6 months

  Cigent is a pioneer in the Cyber Security marketplace and offers innovative and cost effective solutions to our customers. Headquartered in Florida and with presence in Silicon Valley and New Hampshire we are changing the way businesses think about protecting their data. Reporting to the Chairman/CEO and responsible for managing financial and administrative functions.



Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Finance

  • May 2019 - Jun 2020

  Reporting to General Manager, responsible for managing all Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology at a World Class Golf and Country Club.



LiveAction Software

• United States
• Software Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Apr 2018 - Feb 2019

  Palo Alto, CA LiveAction is a leader in the Network Performance Management and Diagnostic Space and delivers software and hardware solutions to the Enterprise designed to simplify network management. Reporting to the CEO, managed Finance, Sales Operations and IT functions. Provided financial and operational leadership for the purchase and integration of Savvius Inc., developed reporting for key marketing and sales metrics including leads, MQL, SQL, opportunity creation, Sales productivity, ACV and ARR. Led… Show more LiveAction is a leader in the Network Performance Management and Diagnostic Space and delivers software and hardware solutions to the Enterprise designed to simplify network management. Reporting to the CEO, managed Finance, Sales Operations and IT functions. Provided financial and operational leadership for the purchase and integration of Savvius Inc., developed reporting for key marketing and sales metrics including leads, MQL, SQL, opportunity creation, Sales productivity, ACV and ARR. Led system initiatives including merging two SF.com instances into one and migrating from Quickbooks to Netsuite and insured ASC-606 readiness. Show less



Magnet Systems, Inc.

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Chief Financial Officer

  • Nov 2016 - Mar 2018

  Palo Alto Magnet is a venture capital–funded company that has developed a B2B solution enabling corporations to rapidly deploy a consumer like mobile application with enterprise grade security and integration. Chartered by CEO to lead financial efforts required to secure Series C funding. Oversaw preparation of financial statements, variance analysis and KPI’s . Key accomplishments: ✔ Developed a quarterly five-year financial plan and authored new sales compensation plans



Aryaka

• United States
• Software Development
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Feb 2015 - Nov 2016

  Milpitas California Aryaka is a venture capital–funded company that provides SD-WAN as a service to enterprises. As CFO, I managed global accounting, finance, legal, human resources, and sales operations teams in both the United States and India, providing leadership at every step. I negotiated and closed two large revenue-producing accounts during a rapid-growth phase whereby active customers, bookings, and ARR grew more than 125% over the previous year. Key accomplishments: ✔ Infused millions in Series… Show more Aryaka is a venture capital–funded company that provides SD-WAN as a service to enterprises. As CFO, I managed global accounting, finance, legal, human resources, and sales operations teams in both the United States and India, providing leadership at every step. I negotiated and closed two large revenue-producing accounts during a rapid-growth phase whereby active customers, bookings, and ARR grew more than 125% over the previous year. Key accomplishments: ✔ Infused millions in Series C, D, and SVB debt financing ✔ Realigned and mentored finance and sales operations to support rapid growth and increase customer satisfaction ✔ Created cloud-based infrastructure ✔ Remediated material sales forecasting and order-to-cash gaps ✔ Restructured sales compensation plans to reward growth and optimize cash flow Show less



Atlona

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Mar 2013 - Nov 2014

  San Jose CA Atlona is a private company that provides residential and commercial audio/visual equipment to distributors and resellers. In my role as CFO, I established its first operating plan and instilled accountability by measuring actual performance to plan. In addition, I negotiated an asset-based credit facility and managed a build-out and move to San Jose. Key accomplishments: ✔ Led successful NetSuite implementation and simultaneously outsourced warehousing and logistics, thereby… Show more Atlona is a private company that provides residential and commercial audio/visual equipment to distributors and resellers. In my role as CFO, I established its first operating plan and instilled accountability by measuring actual performance to plan. In addition, I negotiated an asset-based credit facility and managed a build-out and move to San Jose. Key accomplishments: ✔ Led successful NetSuite implementation and simultaneously outsourced warehousing and logistics, thereby increasing customer satisfaction and reducing costs ✔ Created infrastructure and metrics that enabled the ability to manage rather than react ✔ Outsourced warehousing and logistics, resulting in reduced product delivery times, reduced operational costs, and increased customer satisfaction Show less



K-Co Consulting

• Founder

  • Mar 2011 - Feb 2013

  San Francisco Bay Area I founded K-Co Consulting, which specialized in turn-key financial solutions for small and medium high technology companies.



Pegasystems

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President ♦ Worldwide Field Operations

  • Feb 2006 - Sep 2010

  Cupertino, CA Chordiant (NASDAQ : CHRD - acquired by Pegasystems July 2010) was a global provider of CRM software and services. As vice president, I provided leadership during a period when the company achieved record bookings. I served as a point person with sales and customers while negotiating large transactions with Vodafone, Citibank, and DAK. As such, I restored trust between field sales and corporate finance personnel. I bifurcated professional services from sales, resulting in substantial gross… Show more Chordiant (NASDAQ : CHRD - acquired by Pegasystems July 2010) was a global provider of CRM software and services. As vice president, I provided leadership during a period when the company achieved record bookings. I served as a point person with sales and customers while negotiating large transactions with Vodafone, Citibank, and DAK. As such, I restored trust between field sales and corporate finance personnel. I bifurcated professional services from sales, resulting in substantial gross margin improvements. Key accomplishments: ✔ Forecasted global bookings, billings, backlog, sales/professional service spending, and maintenance renewals, including retention and churn ✔ Implemented Salesforce.com, resulting in transparent and accurate pipeline forecasting ✔ Supported diligence and sale of Chordiant to Pegasystems Show less



Verity, Inc. - Acquired by Autonomy, Inc.

• Vice President ♦ Finance and Corporate Controller

  • Mar 2004 - Dec 2005

  Sunnyvale, CA Verity was global leader in enterprise search software. I rebuilt its accounting, SEC reporting, and tax and procurement organizations to meet increased demands and more efficiently support business needs. Key accomplishments: ✔ Reduced the quarterly close process by four working days and formalized the SEC reporting process ✔ Supported accounting and integration of four acquisitions within 18 months ✔ Led corporate Sarbanes-Oxley initiative and received unqualified… Show more Verity was global leader in enterprise search software. I rebuilt its accounting, SEC reporting, and tax and procurement organizations to meet increased demands and more efficiently support business needs. Key accomplishments: ✔ Reduced the quarterly close process by four working days and formalized the SEC reporting process ✔ Supported accounting and integration of four acquisitions within 18 months ✔ Led corporate Sarbanes-Oxley initiative and received unqualified opinion by KPMG ✔ Served as an instrumental team member in the sale of Verity to Autonomy in December 2005 Show less



Tahoe Networks - Acquired by Nokia

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Sep 2002 - Dec 2003

  San Jose, CA Tahoe was a venture capital–funded networking company that developed and sold next-generation routers to major telecommunication carriers. As vice president, I managed accounting, financial planning and analysis, and legal and corporate functions as Tahoe transitioned from product development to commercial deployment of its product, in fact negotiating and executing its first commercial transaction. Key accomplishments: ✔ Reduced monthly cash burn to set stage for Series B… Show more Tahoe was a venture capital–funded networking company that developed and sold next-generation routers to major telecommunication carriers. As vice president, I managed accounting, financial planning and analysis, and legal and corporate functions as Tahoe transitioned from product development to commercial deployment of its product, in fact negotiating and executing its first commercial transaction. Key accomplishments: ✔ Reduced monthly cash burn to set stage for Series B funding and securing additional Series B funding to extend the runway required to shop company ✔ Supported the sale of Tahoe to Nokia Show less



PumaTech (now part of Nokia)

• Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Operations

  • Apr 1999 - Sep 2002

  San Jose, CA PumaTech was a global provider of software that synchronized desktop and web content with mobile devices. While at PumaTech, I secured relationships with twelve new research analysts and conducted quarterly earnings calls and analyst briefings when PUMA top-performing stock on NASDAQ. PumaTech’s market value soared, and I acquired and integrated four companies as well as infused capital through a successful secondary offering. Key accomplishments: ✔ Replaced NRE with predictable SDK… Show more PumaTech was a global provider of software that synchronized desktop and web content with mobile devices. While at PumaTech, I secured relationships with twelve new research analysts and conducted quarterly earnings calls and analyst briefings when PUMA top-performing stock on NASDAQ. PumaTech’s market value soared, and I acquired and integrated four companies as well as infused capital through a successful secondary offering. Key accomplishments: ✔ Replaced NRE with predictable SDK licensing revenue ✔ Implemented a targeted financial operating model, returning Puma to profitability ✔ Led $80M secondary ✔ Managed Investor Relations when company was #1 performer on NASDAQ Show less