Jul 2025 – Aug 2025 · 1 mo · Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Moving on to the next stage in my life, I am delighted to be joining Atema (www,atema.com) part time as part of their growth into new markets. For over 20 years Atema has been supplying quality audits, training, and Engineering Services for structural steel and concrete projects around the world. With offices in North America, Italy and China we are poised to grow and expand with quality services for your major projects. Watch this space for more developments and news.

Feb 2023 – Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos

• Retired as of 6/30/2025. Thanks to the customers, partners and fellow employees for your support and friendship overt the years.

Aug 2022 – Feb 2023 · 6 mos · Greater Chicago Area

• Pluribus is now part of Arista!
• https://pluribusnetworks.com/blog/introducing-the-unified-cloud-fabric/

Feb 2022 – Aug 2022 · 6 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States · Remote

• Pluribus Networks enables customers to simplify increasingly complex network operations by modernizing, unifying and automating networking across distributed data center environments – inside the data center or at multiple sites across geographically distributed data centers and edge locations.

Feb 2017 – Jan 2022 · 4 yrs 11 mos ·

• In my role as Regional VP of Sales at AppViewX, I led a dynamic team covering various geographies, customers, and solution sets. I successfully managed sales, customer success, and business development functions, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Through a startup mindset and collaboration with a diverse team, I achieved solid results and developed key skills in strategic planning, negotiation, and team leadership.

Feb 2015 – Feb 2017 · 2 yrs · Chicago

• In my role as A10 Senior Sales Director at A10 Networks in Chicago, I spearheaded sales initiatives for cutting-edge application networking solutions. By developing strategic plans and fostering strong relationships with clients, I successfully drove revenue growth and market expansion. My collaborative approach with cross-functional teams ensured seamless customer experiences and long-term partnerships.

Sep 2014 – Feb 2015 · 5 mos · Greater Chicago Area

• Mellanox is a leader in Infiniband at 40, 56 and 100 Gbps and Ethernet at 40 and 56 Gbps. They offer not only the switches, but the full range of multi-port host adapters, cabling and optics as well as a full range of software to support the products.

Feb 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 2 mos · Chicago IL

• I serve as a member of the Governing Committee at DOT Quality Services in Chicago, IL. In this advisory role, I work closely with the committee to develop and implement quality standards, systems, and supplier audit programs. By conducting supplier qualification audits with a customer-centric approach, we ensure compliance with specific contract requirements and industry codes, ultimately enhancing confidence in supplier selection.

Jun 2008 – Feb 2014 · 5 yrs 8 mos

• As the President and Founder of NBI Systems, I led a team in providing specialized Ethernet switching solutions for LAN/WAN networks, ensuring seamless connectivity for clients in diverse sectors. My role involved overseeing the development of network security measures to safeguard sensitive data and maintain operational efficiency. Through strategic decision-making, I navigated the company to profitability before deciding to voluntarily wind down operations after 6+ years.

Sep 2002 – Mar 2008 · 5 yrs 6 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States · Remote

Apr 1997 – Aug 2002 · 5 yrs 4 mos

Sep 1995 – Mar 1997 · 1 yr 6 mos

Aug 1985 – Sep 1995 · 10 yrs 1 mo

Jan 1980 – Jan 1985 · 5 yrs