Extreme Networks Inc.
Industry: Network equipment company
DescriptionExtreme Networks is a networking company based in San Jose, California. Extreme Networks designs, develops, and manufactures wired and wireless network infrastructure equipment and develops the software for network management, policy, analytics, security and access controls. Headquarters: San Jose, CA Revenue: 598.1 million USD (2017) CEO: Edward B. Meyercord III (Apr 19, 2015–) Subsidiaries: IHC Networks AB,
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Extreme Networks Inc. Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Mary Ray Hnatt Mary Ray Hnatt's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience December 2013 - Present
Job Contracts Administrator at Extreme Networks, Inc.
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Extreme Networks, Inc. December 2013 - Present
Plantronics October 2004 - December 2013
Borland October 2000 - October 2004
Seagate Technology January 1997 - October 2000
Skills
Unified Communications, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Contract Management
Education
UC Berkeley Extension
Certification in Business Administration
De Anza College
Associate of Arts (A.A.) Equivalent
Extreme Networks, Inc. December 2013 - Present
Plantronics October 2004 - December 2013
Borland October 2000 - October 2004
Seagate Technology January 1997 - October 2000
Skills
Unified Communications, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Contract Management
Education
UC Berkeley Extension
Certification in Business Administration
De Anza College
Associate of Arts (A.A.) Equivalent
Dan Sibille Dan Sibille's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience 2005 - 2007
Job Vice President Worldwide Channels at Lancope Inc.
Industry Computer & Network Security
Experience
Lancope Inc. November 2013 - Present
Altia Systems Inc. 2012 - October 2013
Polycom 2011 - 2012
LifeSize Communications, Inc (division of Logitech) 2007 - 2011
Extreme Networks, Inc. 2005 - 2007
Internet Security Systems, Inc. 2003 - 2005
WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. 2001 - 2003
3Com Corporation 1997 - 2001
Skills
Channel, Channel Development, Channel Management, Channel Partners, Channel Strategy, Cross Channel Marketing, Indirect Sales Channels, Managing Distribution..., Partner Enablement, Partner Recruitment, Program Development, Program Management, Program Strategy, Recruiting, ROI Strategies, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Staff Retention, Strategic Alliances, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Thought Leadership, Networking, SaaS, Security, Wireless, Video Conferencing, Go-to-market Strategy, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, Convergence, OEM Management, OEM Negotiations, ROI Analysis, ROI Optimization, Sales Process..., Staff Development, Staff Management, Staff Recruitment, Start-ups, Startup Marketing, Startup Sales, Strategic Planning for..., VaaS, Selling, Sales
Education
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science, Economics
Dunwoody High School
Lancope Inc. November 2013 - Present
Altia Systems Inc. 2012 - October 2013
Polycom 2011 - 2012
LifeSize Communications, Inc (division of Logitech) 2007 - 2011
Extreme Networks, Inc. 2005 - 2007
Internet Security Systems, Inc. 2003 - 2005
WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. 2001 - 2003
3Com Corporation 1997 - 2001
Skills
Channel, Channel Development, Channel Management, Channel Partners, Channel Strategy, Cross Channel Marketing, Indirect Sales Channels, Managing Distribution..., Partner Enablement, Partner Recruitment, Program Development, Program Management, Program Strategy, Recruiting, ROI Strategies, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Staff Retention, Strategic Alliances, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Thought Leadership, Networking, SaaS, Security, Wireless, Video Conferencing, Go-to-market Strategy, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, Convergence, OEM Management, OEM Negotiations, ROI Analysis, ROI Optimization, Sales Process..., Staff Development, Staff Management, Staff Recruitment, Start-ups, Startup Marketing, Startup Sales, Strategic Planning for..., VaaS, Selling, Sales
Education
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science, Economics
Dunwoody High School
Lauri Avila Lauri Avila's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience August 2007 - March 2013
Job Corporate Paralegal at Barracuda Networks, Inc.
Industry Computer Networking
Experience
Barracuda Networks March 2013 - Present
Extreme Networks, Inc. August 2007 - March 2013
Knowledge Networks November 2003 - February 2007
Red Clover Networks, Inc. May 2001 - June 2003
Cisco Systems October 2000 - April 2001
Newco AG April 1991 - May 2000
Skills
Intellectual Property, Corporate Governance, Start-ups, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Administration, Team Building, Compliance, System Administration, Microsoft Excel, Program Management, Administrative..., Microsoft Word, Operations Management
Education
Boston University 2012 — 2012
Certificate, Paralegal Studies
Saint Mary's College of California 2005 — 2007
B.A., Management
Barracuda Networks March 2013 - Present
Extreme Networks, Inc. August 2007 - March 2013
Knowledge Networks November 2003 - February 2007
Red Clover Networks, Inc. May 2001 - June 2003
Cisco Systems October 2000 - April 2001
Newco AG April 1991 - May 2000
Skills
Intellectual Property, Corporate Governance, Start-ups, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Administration, Team Building, Compliance, System Administration, Microsoft Excel, Program Management, Administrative..., Microsoft Word, Operations Management
Education
Boston University 2012 — 2012
Certificate, Paralegal Studies
Saint Mary's College of California 2005 — 2007
B.A., Management
Stuart Creque Stuart Creque's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience January 2007 - January 2009
Job SharePoint Developer/Analyst at Truestone, LLC
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Truestone, LLC August 2009 - Present
Freelance May 1995 - Present
Extreme Networks December 2007 - March 2009
Extreme Networks Inc January 2007 - January 2009
Pictopia, Inc. August 2005 - November 2007
Freelance August 2002 - August 2003
FindtheDOT October 2000 - June 2002
IKON Office Solutions 1991 - 2001
Teknekron Corporation 1980 - 1987
Teknekron Corporation 1980 - 1987
Skills
Marketing Communications, Non-fiction, Product Management, Program Management, Business Development, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Online Advertising, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, New Business Development, Technical Writing, Team Leadership, Product Marketing, Strategy, E-commerce, Fiction Writing, Creative Writing, Cross-functional Team..., Cloud Computing, Blogging, CRM, Competitive Analysis, Content Management, Advertising, Business Planning, Marketing, Management, Training, Requirements Analysis, Vendor Management, Integration, Proposal Writing, Leadership, Security, Software Development, Business Analysis, IT Operations, SharePoint, Process Improvement, Web Development, Agile Methodologies, Business Process..., SDLC, Procedure Development, Analysis, PMP, Databases, Business Intelligence
Education
Heriot-Watt University 1999 — 2003
MBA, Marketing
University of California, Berkeley 1976 — 1980
BSEE (incomplete), Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Truestone, LLC August 2009 - Present
Freelance May 1995 - Present
Extreme Networks December 2007 - March 2009
Extreme Networks Inc January 2007 - January 2009
Pictopia, Inc. August 2005 - November 2007
Freelance August 2002 - August 2003
FindtheDOT October 2000 - June 2002
IKON Office Solutions 1991 - 2001
Teknekron Corporation 1980 - 1987
Teknekron Corporation 1980 - 1987
Skills
Marketing Communications, Non-fiction, Product Management, Program Management, Business Development, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Online Advertising, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, New Business Development, Technical Writing, Team Leadership, Product Marketing, Strategy, E-commerce, Fiction Writing, Creative Writing, Cross-functional Team..., Cloud Computing, Blogging, CRM, Competitive Analysis, Content Management, Advertising, Business Planning, Marketing, Management, Training, Requirements Analysis, Vendor Management, Integration, Proposal Writing, Leadership, Security, Software Development, Business Analysis, IT Operations, SharePoint, Process Improvement, Web Development, Agile Methodologies, Business Process..., SDLC, Procedure Development, Analysis, PMP, Databases, Business Intelligence
Education
Heriot-Watt University 1999 — 2003
MBA, Marketing
University of California, Berkeley 1976 — 1980
BSEE (incomplete), Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Annamaria Vaszko Annamaria Vaszko's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience August 2007 - April 2010
Job VP Finance & Corporate Controller at Affymetrix
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Affymetrix February 2013 - Present
Affymetrix June 2012 - Present
Affymetrix May 2010 - May 2012
Extreme Networks, Inc August 2007 - April 2010
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, Inc.( Hitachi GST) San Jose, CA., USA. December 2002 - July 2007
IBM November 2000 - November 2002
IBM March 2000 - October 2002
IBM July 1998 - February 2000
IBM October 1996 - June 1998
IBM August 1995 - September 1996
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Consolidation, Cost Accounting, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Management, Process Improvement, Business Planning, Finance, Business Strategy, Business Process..., Manufacturing, Strategy, Financial Modeling, Analysis, SAP, Business Process, Strategic Financial..., Corporate Finance, Leadership, Due Diligence, Business Development, Executive Management, Strategic Planning, Pricing, General Ledger, Financial Planning
Education
Pécsi Tudományegyetem 1988 — 1992
M.Sc., Economics
CPA
Affymetrix February 2013 - Present
Affymetrix June 2012 - Present
Affymetrix May 2010 - May 2012
Extreme Networks, Inc August 2007 - April 2010
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, Inc.( Hitachi GST) San Jose, CA., USA. December 2002 - July 2007
IBM November 2000 - November 2002
IBM March 2000 - October 2002
IBM July 1998 - February 2000
IBM October 1996 - June 1998
IBM August 1995 - September 1996
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Consolidation, Cost Accounting, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Management, Process Improvement, Business Planning, Finance, Business Strategy, Business Process..., Manufacturing, Strategy, Financial Modeling, Analysis, SAP, Business Process, Strategic Financial..., Corporate Finance, Leadership, Due Diligence, Business Development, Executive Management, Strategic Planning, Pricing, General Ledger, Financial Planning
Education
Pécsi Tudományegyetem 1988 — 1992
M.Sc., Economics
CPA
Craig Moser Craig Moser's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience 2009 - 2011
Job Executive Director, Regional Carrier Sales at PEG Bandwidth
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
PEG Bandwidth February 2011 - Present
Extreme Networks, Inc. 2009 - 2011
Plug Power 2007 - 2009
LightCore 2004 - 2007
IBM 2000 - 2004
New Edge Networks 1998 - 2000
Hammond Distributing Company 1983 - 1998
AT & T 1981 - 1983
Skills
Carrier Ethernet, Ethernet Backhaul, Micro Wave Design, Wireless, VoIP, Network Design, Fiber, Backhaul, Telecommunications, Managed Services, Solution Selling, Networking, Strategy, Program Management, Designs, Optical Fiber, Business Development, Ethernet, Cellular Communications, Microwave, Data Center, Routing, 4G, MPLS, IP, Security, Fiber Optics, Enterprise Software, ATM networks
Education
Juniper Networks Certifications 2011 — 2011
Networking and Security Specialist, Advanced Networking and Security
IBM CONSULTING COURSEWORK 2001 — 2003
Industry Consultant, Information Technology
Oklahoma City University 1981 — 1982
MBA, Marketing and Finance
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1977 — 1981
BSBA, Marketing, Computer Science
PEG Bandwidth February 2011 - Present
Extreme Networks, Inc. 2009 - 2011
Plug Power 2007 - 2009
LightCore 2004 - 2007
IBM 2000 - 2004
New Edge Networks 1998 - 2000
Hammond Distributing Company 1983 - 1998
AT & T 1981 - 1983
Skills
Carrier Ethernet, Ethernet Backhaul, Micro Wave Design, Wireless, VoIP, Network Design, Fiber, Backhaul, Telecommunications, Managed Services, Solution Selling, Networking, Strategy, Program Management, Designs, Optical Fiber, Business Development, Ethernet, Cellular Communications, Microwave, Data Center, Routing, 4G, MPLS, IP, Security, Fiber Optics, Enterprise Software, ATM networks
Education
Juniper Networks Certifications 2011 — 2011
Networking and Security Specialist, Advanced Networking and Security
IBM CONSULTING COURSEWORK 2001 — 2003
Industry Consultant, Information Technology
Oklahoma City University 1981 — 1982
MBA, Marketing and Finance
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1977 — 1981
BSBA, Marketing, Computer Science
Gerry Karczewski Gerry Karczewski's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience October 2013 - Present
Job Director, Senior Corporate Counsel at Extreme Networks, Inc.
Industry Computer Networking
Experience
Extreme Networks, Inc. October 2013 - Present
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. December 2007 - September 2013
Sun Microsystems July 1999 - December 2007
Mitsubishi Electronics America September 1997 - July 1999
Donahue Gallagher Woods and Wood June 1991 - September 1997
Flynn & Stewart October 1989 - May 1991
Skills
Corporate Law, Governance, Contract Negotiation, Intellectual Property, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Civil Litigation, Energy, Private Investigations, Negotiation, Legal Assistance, Litigation Management, Privacy Law, Mergers, Venture Capital, Procurement, Management, Dispute Resolution, Legal Research, International Law, Licensing, Employee Benefits, Corporate Governance, Start-ups, Legal Compliance, Strategic Partnerships, Mediation, Cross-border..., Joint Ventures, Outsourcing, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, M&A experience, Software Licensing, Business Development, Arbitration, Strategy, FCPA, Trademarks, Due Diligence, Employment Law, Acquisitions, Contract Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Legal Advice, Renewable Energy, Private Equity, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Corporate Finance
Education
University of San Diego School of Law 1985 — 1989
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law, magna cum laude – graduated in top 2% (6th out of 298)
St. Mary's College of California 1983 — 1985
Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration, Business Administration
Santa Barbara City College 1981 — 1983
General Course Studies
San Marcos High School, Santa Barbara, California
High School
Extreme Networks, Inc. October 2013 - Present
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. December 2007 - September 2013
Sun Microsystems July 1999 - December 2007
Mitsubishi Electronics America September 1997 - July 1999
Donahue Gallagher Woods and Wood June 1991 - September 1997
Flynn & Stewart October 1989 - May 1991
Skills
Corporate Law, Governance, Contract Negotiation, Intellectual Property, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Civil Litigation, Energy, Private Investigations, Negotiation, Legal Assistance, Litigation Management, Privacy Law, Mergers, Venture Capital, Procurement, Management, Dispute Resolution, Legal Research, International Law, Licensing, Employee Benefits, Corporate Governance, Start-ups, Legal Compliance, Strategic Partnerships, Mediation, Cross-border..., Joint Ventures, Outsourcing, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, M&A experience, Software Licensing, Business Development, Arbitration, Strategy, FCPA, Trademarks, Due Diligence, Employment Law, Acquisitions, Contract Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Legal Advice, Renewable Energy, Private Equity, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Corporate Finance
Education
University of San Diego School of Law 1985 — 1989
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law, magna cum laude – graduated in top 2% (6th out of 298)
St. Mary's College of California 1983 — 1985
Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration, Business Administration
Santa Barbara City College 1981 — 1983
General Course Studies
San Marcos High School, Santa Barbara, California
High School
John Shoemaker John Shoemaker's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience March 2007 - Present
Job Member Board of Directors at Extreme Networks, Inc.
Industry Computer & Network Security
Experience
Altera Corporation March 2007 - Present
Extreme Networks, Inc. March 2007 - Present
Hanover College 2001 - 2011
SonicWALL 2004 - 2010
Conformative Systems 2003 - 2006
Sun Microsystems, Inc. 1989 - 2002
Xerox Corporation April 1969 - October 1989
Skills
Cloud Computing, SaaS, Program Management, Enterprise Software, Virtualization, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Management, Leadership, Sun, Solution Selling, Product Development, Strategy, Product Management, Strategic Partnerships, Go-to-market Strategy, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Business Alliances, Strategic Leadership, Product Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Executive Management, Competitive Analysis, Consulting, Business Development, Professional Services, CRM, Channel Partners, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Sales Process, P&L Management, Lead Generation, Finance, Demand Generation
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1965 — 1966
MBA, FInance and General Mgt.
Hanover College 1960 — 1964
BA, Liberal Arts
Brighton High School 1957 — 1960
New York State regent diploma
Altera Corporation March 2007 - Present
Extreme Networks, Inc. March 2007 - Present
Hanover College 2001 - 2011
SonicWALL 2004 - 2010
Conformative Systems 2003 - 2006
Sun Microsystems, Inc. 1989 - 2002
Xerox Corporation April 1969 - October 1989
Skills
Cloud Computing, SaaS, Program Management, Enterprise Software, Virtualization, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Management, Leadership, Sun, Solution Selling, Product Development, Strategy, Product Management, Strategic Partnerships, Go-to-market Strategy, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Business Alliances, Strategic Leadership, Product Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Executive Management, Competitive Analysis, Consulting, Business Development, Professional Services, CRM, Channel Partners, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Sales Process, P&L Management, Lead Generation, Finance, Demand Generation
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1965 — 1966
MBA, FInance and General Mgt.
Hanover College 1960 — 1964
BA, Liberal Arts
Brighton High School 1957 — 1960
New York State regent diploma
Dale Schulz Dale Schulz's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience 2000 - 2002
Job Business Owner and Consultant
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
Leisuretime Laundry, Inc. November 2004 - Present
Keller Williams June 2012 - June 2013
Extreme Networks Inc. 2000 - 2002
Level3 Communications 1998 - 2000
Skills
Small Business, Sales, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Real Estate, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Regis University 1993 — 1996
Computer Networking
University of Denver 1990 — 1993
Certificate Telecommunications Management
Leisuretime Laundry, Inc. November 2004 - Present
Keller Williams June 2012 - June 2013
Extreme Networks Inc. 2000 - 2002
Level3 Communications 1998 - 2000
Skills
Small Business, Sales, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Real Estate, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Regis University 1993 — 1996
Computer Networking
University of Denver 1990 — 1993
Certificate Telecommunications Management
Wolfgang Lochner's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience August 2001 - August 2008
Job Sr. Product Manager at F5 Networks
Industry Computer Networking
Experience
F5 Networks May 2015 - Present
Infoblox June 2010 - April 2015
Check Point Software Technologies April 2009 - May 2010
Check Point Software Technologies (Nokia Enterprise Solutions, aquired by Check Point) September 2008 - April 2009
Extreme Networks, Inc August 2001 - August 2008
Wind River Systems, Inc 1999 - July 2001
Wind River (Integrated Systems, Inc, merged with Wind River)Sunnycale, CA February 1998 - November 1999
Wind River (Integrated Systems, Inc, merged with Wind River) January 1996 - February 1998
Wind River (Integrated Systems, Inc, / Software Components Group merged with Wind River) 1988 - 1996
Skills
Embedded Software, Communication Protocols, Ethernet, Operating Systems, Go-to-market Strategy, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Security, Network Security, Product Management, Virtualization, TCP/IP, Data Center, Integration, Enterprise Software, VoIP, Network Design, Pre-sales, SNMP, Embedded Systems, IPv6, Switches, SaaS, Networking, Product Marketing, IP, Virtualisation
Education
Technical University Munich 1984 — 1990
Master of Science (Dipl. Ing, Univ), Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Schiller Gymnasium Hof
F5 Networks May 2015 - Present
Infoblox June 2010 - April 2015
Check Point Software Technologies April 2009 - May 2010
Check Point Software Technologies (Nokia Enterprise Solutions, aquired by Check Point) September 2008 - April 2009
Extreme Networks, Inc August 2001 - August 2008
Wind River Systems, Inc 1999 - July 2001
Wind River (Integrated Systems, Inc, merged with Wind River)Sunnycale, CA February 1998 - November 1999
Wind River (Integrated Systems, Inc, merged with Wind River) January 1996 - February 1998
Wind River (Integrated Systems, Inc, / Software Components Group merged with Wind River) 1988 - 1996
Skills
Embedded Software, Communication Protocols, Ethernet, Operating Systems, Go-to-market Strategy, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Security, Network Security, Product Management, Virtualization, TCP/IP, Data Center, Integration, Enterprise Software, VoIP, Network Design, Pre-sales, SNMP, Embedded Systems, IPv6, Switches, SaaS, Networking, Product Marketing, IP, Virtualisation
Education
Technical University Munich 1984 — 1990
Master of Science (Dipl. Ing, Univ), Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Schiller Gymnasium Hof
Spencer Suderman's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience 2006 - 2009
Job
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
The Walt Disney Company June 2013 - Present
Spencer Suderman Airshows 2005 - Present
Zones Inc. 2011 - 2013
HP/Tippingpoint Inc 2009 - 2011
Extreme Networks Inc 2006 - 2009
Suderman Consulting and Management 2005 - 2006
Yahoo! (Overture acquisition) 2004 - 2005
Skills
Enterprise Software, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Data Center, Security, Networking, Telecommunications, Cisco Technologies, Project Management, Aviation, Leadership, Management, Servers, Professional Services, Sales Engineering, Firewalls, Information Security..., Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Pre-sales, Flight Training, Managed Services, Consultants, Video Editing, Integration, Storage, Aerobatics, Solution Selling, Technology Needs..., Yachting, Air Shows, Inverted Flat Spins, Flight Instruction, Inciting Disruption, Single Malt Scotch, Consulting, Consultancy, In-flight Video, Frustrating Process, Champion of truth,..., Video Production, Web Video
Education
University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Isenberg School of Management 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
State University of New York
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
The Walt Disney Company June 2013 - Present
Spencer Suderman Airshows 2005 - Present
Zones Inc. 2011 - 2013
HP/Tippingpoint Inc 2009 - 2011
Extreme Networks Inc 2006 - 2009
Suderman Consulting and Management 2005 - 2006
Yahoo! (Overture acquisition) 2004 - 2005
Skills
Enterprise Software, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Data Center, Security, Networking, Telecommunications, Cisco Technologies, Project Management, Aviation, Leadership, Management, Servers, Professional Services, Sales Engineering, Firewalls, Information Security..., Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Pre-sales, Flight Training, Managed Services, Consultants, Video Editing, Integration, Storage, Aerobatics, Solution Selling, Technology Needs..., Yachting, Air Shows, Inverted Flat Spins, Flight Instruction, Inciting Disruption, Single Malt Scotch, Consulting, Consultancy, In-flight Video, Frustrating Process, Champion of truth,..., Video Production, Web Video
Education
University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Isenberg School of Management 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
State University of New York
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Amy Chavez's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience February 2006 - July 2011
Job Order Management Specialist at Fortinet
Industry Defense & Space
Experience
Fortinet May 2015 - Present
Trimble Military & Advanced Systems Inc. December 2011 - May 2015
Extreme Networks Inc. February 2006 - July 2011
JDS Uniphase March 2005 - October 2005
Photronics Inc. March 2002 - March 2005
Skills
Project Planning, Team Building, Channel, Microsoft Office, Channel Partners, Account Reconciliation
Education
Notre Dame de Namur University 1991 — 1994
B.A, English
Fortinet May 2015 - Present
Trimble Military & Advanced Systems Inc. December 2011 - May 2015
Extreme Networks Inc. February 2006 - July 2011
JDS Uniphase March 2005 - October 2005
Photronics Inc. March 2002 - March 2005
Skills
Project Planning, Team Building, Channel, Microsoft Office, Channel Partners, Account Reconciliation
Education
Notre Dame de Namur University 1991 — 1994
B.A, English
Michael Dang's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience July 2007 - July 2011
Job Supply Quality Engineer
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Morpho Detection, Inc. May 2014 - Present
AOptix Technologies August 2011 - March 2013
Extreme Networks Inc. July 2007 - July 2011
Extreme Networks Inc. April 2003 - June 2007
VINA Technologies April 2000 - April 2003
Lucent Technologies September 1997 - April 2000
Octel Communications February 1994 - September 1997
Skills
Contract Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Project Management, Supply Chain, Quality Management, Troubleshooting, Solidworks, Electronics, Software Documentation, Testing, Manufacturing..., Design for Manufacturing, Product Management, Supplier Quality, Iso 9000
Education
San Jose State University 1987 — 1993
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Morpho Detection, Inc. May 2014 - Present
AOptix Technologies August 2011 - March 2013
Extreme Networks Inc. July 2007 - July 2011
Extreme Networks Inc. April 2003 - June 2007
VINA Technologies April 2000 - April 2003
Lucent Technologies September 1997 - April 2000
Octel Communications February 1994 - September 1997
Skills
Contract Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Project Management, Supply Chain, Quality Management, Troubleshooting, Solidworks, Electronics, Software Documentation, Testing, Manufacturing..., Design for Manufacturing, Product Management, Supplier Quality, Iso 9000
Education
San Jose State University 1987 — 1993
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Craig Ellrod Craig Ellrod's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience March 2004 - November 2005
Job Sr. Solutions Engineer at Akamai Technologies
Industry Computer Networking
Experience
Akamai Technologies September 2014 - Present
Citrix November 2013 - August 2014
Citrix Systems September 2007 - May 2013
NetContinuum December 2005 - July 2007
Extreme Networks, Inc. March 2004 - November 2005
Cisco Systems, Inc. 2000 - 2004
Sync Research 1996 - 2000
Skills
Systems Engineering, Product Marketing, Computer Science, Technical Marketing, Business Development, Strategic Alliances, Competitive Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Deployment Guides, Outbound Marketing, Inbound Marketing, System Deployment, Solutions Marketing, Community Marketing, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Networking, Routing, Switching, Software Defined..., Application Delivery, Network Security, Management, Project Management, Product Management, Program Management, Social Media, SEO, Blogging, Wordpress, Adobe Creative Suite, Wikimedia, Print On Demand, Hands-on Technical, Innovation, White Papers, Network Diagrams, Entrepreneur, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Applications Delivery, Content Marketing, Value Selling, Startups, Playbooks, Dynamic Network..., Useable Networks, Enterprise Software, Proof of Concept, Integration
Education
Pepperdine University
MBA, Business Management
CSU Chico
BS Computer Science, Computer Science, Business Minor
Mission Community College
Graphic Arts
Capistrano Valley High School
High School Diploma
Akamai Technologies September 2014 - Present
Citrix November 2013 - August 2014
Citrix Systems September 2007 - May 2013
NetContinuum December 2005 - July 2007
Extreme Networks, Inc. March 2004 - November 2005
Cisco Systems, Inc. 2000 - 2004
Sync Research 1996 - 2000
Skills
Systems Engineering, Product Marketing, Computer Science, Technical Marketing, Business Development, Strategic Alliances, Competitive Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Deployment Guides, Outbound Marketing, Inbound Marketing, System Deployment, Solutions Marketing, Community Marketing, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Networking, Routing, Switching, Software Defined..., Application Delivery, Network Security, Management, Project Management, Product Management, Program Management, Social Media, SEO, Blogging, Wordpress, Adobe Creative Suite, Wikimedia, Print On Demand, Hands-on Technical, Innovation, White Papers, Network Diagrams, Entrepreneur, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Applications Delivery, Content Marketing, Value Selling, Startups, Playbooks, Dynamic Network..., Useable Networks, Enterprise Software, Proof of Concept, Integration
Education
Pepperdine University
MBA, Business Management
CSU Chico
BS Computer Science, Computer Science, Business Minor
Mission Community College
Graphic Arts
Capistrano Valley High School
High School Diploma
Barney Brookbank Barney Brookbank's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience January 1999 - December 2001
Job Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Professional
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
RMA Systems and Asset Recovery Solutions January 2001 - January 2010
Extreme Networks Inc January 1999 - December 2001
Lam Research Corp 1984 - 1999
LamResearch Corp 1984 - 1999
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Technical Support, Product Management
Education
Idaho State University 1977 — 1979
Eletronics Eng
Idaho State University 1977 — 1979
electronics
Idaho State University 1976 — 1978
AA, electronics
RMA Systems and Asset Recovery Solutions January 2001 - January 2010
Extreme Networks Inc January 1999 - December 2001
Lam Research Corp 1984 - 1999
LamResearch Corp 1984 - 1999
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Technical Support, Product Management
Education
Idaho State University 1977 — 1979
Eletronics Eng
Idaho State University 1977 — 1979
electronics
Idaho State University 1976 — 1978
AA, electronics
Ron Solomon's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience 1998 - 2002
Job Independent Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain Consultant at Premise
Industry Consumer Electronics
Experience
Premise 2011 - Present
Math Solutions 2009 - 2011
Dunlop Manufacturing 2005 - 2006
Power Tank 2002 - 2005
Extreme Networks Inc. 1998 - 2002
Specialized Bicycle Components 1995 - 1998
Kransco Company 1990 - 1995
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing..., Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Finance, Strategic Financial..., Business Process..., Business Planning, Executive Coaching, Executive Management, NPI Management, Product Development, Project Planning, Team Building, Manufacturing, Budgets, Start-ups, Forecasting, Six Sigma, Change Management, Supply Chain, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Vendor Management, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Management, Purchasing, Product Management, Management, Financial Analysis, Product Marketing
Education
Santa Clara University
MBA
California State University-Chico
BS, Manufacturing Management
Premise 2011 - Present
Math Solutions 2009 - 2011
Dunlop Manufacturing 2005 - 2006
Power Tank 2002 - 2005
Extreme Networks Inc. 1998 - 2002
Specialized Bicycle Components 1995 - 1998
Kransco Company 1990 - 1995
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing..., Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Finance, Strategic Financial..., Business Process..., Business Planning, Executive Coaching, Executive Management, NPI Management, Product Development, Project Planning, Team Building, Manufacturing, Budgets, Start-ups, Forecasting, Six Sigma, Change Management, Supply Chain, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Vendor Management, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Management, Purchasing, Product Management, Management, Financial Analysis, Product Marketing
Education
Santa Clara University
MBA
California State University-Chico
BS, Manufacturing Management
Subrat Mohanty's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience 2005 - August 2010
Job Technical Leader at Cisco Systems
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Cisco Systems August 2010 - Present
Extreme Networks Inc 2005 - August 2010
Tasman Networks 2005 - 2005
Future Software 2000 - 2005
Future Software Ltd, Chennai 2000 - 2005
Alliance Computer Telephony (I) Pvt. Ltd 1998 - 2000
Skills
TCP/IP, OSPF, Networking, Telecommunications, SNMP, Embedded Software, IPv6, Routing, Ethernet, C, Routing Protocols, IP, QoS, Unix, Embedded Systems
Education
Berhampur University 1994 — 1997
Cisco Systems August 2010 - Present
Extreme Networks Inc 2005 - August 2010
Tasman Networks 2005 - 2005
Future Software 2000 - 2005
Future Software Ltd, Chennai 2000 - 2005
Alliance Computer Telephony (I) Pvt. Ltd 1998 - 2000
Skills
TCP/IP, OSPF, Networking, Telecommunications, SNMP, Embedded Software, IPv6, Routing, Ethernet, C, Routing Protocols, IP, QoS, Unix, Embedded Systems
Education
Berhampur University 1994 — 1997
Sonia Shah's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience May 2000 - August 2012
Job Senior Treasury Manager at LinkedIn
Industry Computer Networking
Experience
LinkedIn April 2015 - Present
VMware August 2012 - October 2013
Extreme Networks Inc. May 2000 - August 2012
Sun Microsystems 1998 - May 2000
Skills
Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Treasury, Acquisition Integration, Credit, ERP
Education
Institute of Management Development and Research 1991 — 1993
MBA, Finance
University of Pune 1986 — 1993
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance
LinkedIn April 2015 - Present
VMware August 2012 - October 2013
Extreme Networks Inc. May 2000 - August 2012
Sun Microsystems 1998 - May 2000
Skills
Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Treasury, Acquisition Integration, Credit, ERP
Education
Institute of Management Development and Research 1991 — 1993
MBA, Finance
University of Pune 1986 — 1993
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance
Adrienne Sandoval, CBA's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience October 2005 - July 2010
Job Senior Credit & Collections Analyst
Industry Semiconductors
Experience
SanDisk January 2014 - June 2015
Aptean March 2013 - October 2013
Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics February 2011 - January 2013
Extreme Networks Inc October 2005 - July 2010
VeriSign 2010 - 2010
Extreme Networks Inc April 2004 - October 2005
Spherion Staffing (Extreme Networks Inc) July 2001 - April 2004
Celeritek Inc January 1997 - July 2001
Skills
Salesforce.com, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Financial Analysis, Outlook, Credit, Auditing, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Customer Service, Software Documentation, Sales, Accounting, Management, Invoicing
Education
NACM: ADVANCED CREDIT ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM 2007 — 2008
Business Law, Credit Law, Financial Statement Analysis II
NACM: Credit Administration Program 2005 — 2006
CBA
Ohlone College 1994 — 1997
Enrolled in GE Courses
SanDisk January 2014 - June 2015
Aptean March 2013 - October 2013
Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics February 2011 - January 2013
Extreme Networks Inc October 2005 - July 2010
VeriSign 2010 - 2010
Extreme Networks Inc April 2004 - October 2005
Spherion Staffing (Extreme Networks Inc) July 2001 - April 2004
Celeritek Inc January 1997 - July 2001
Skills
Salesforce.com, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Financial Analysis, Outlook, Credit, Auditing, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Customer Service, Software Documentation, Sales, Accounting, Management, Invoicing
Education
NACM: ADVANCED CREDIT ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM 2007 — 2008
Business Law, Credit Law, Financial Statement Analysis II
NACM: Credit Administration Program 2005 — 2006
CBA
Ohlone College 1994 — 1997
Enrolled in GE Courses
Glenn Pohly's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience 2006 - 2011
Job Vice President, Quality Assurance at Masimo Corporation
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Masimo Corporation September 2012 - Present
Symmetricom February 2011 - September 2012
Extreme Networks, Inc. 2006 - 2011
Applied Micro Circuits Corporation 2000 - 2006
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Product Engineering, Leadership, Semiconductors, Quality Assurance, Medical Devices, Carbon Footprinting, Environmental..., Quality Management, Executive Management, Supplier Quality, Product Quality, Product Development, Engineering Management, Iso 9000, Manufacturing, Quality System, Testing, Process Improvement, Validation, Six Sigma
Education
University of San Francisco 1999 — 2000
Penn State University 1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Masimo Corporation September 2012 - Present
Symmetricom February 2011 - September 2012
Extreme Networks, Inc. 2006 - 2011
Applied Micro Circuits Corporation 2000 - 2006
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Product Engineering, Leadership, Semiconductors, Quality Assurance, Medical Devices, Carbon Footprinting, Environmental..., Quality Management, Executive Management, Supplier Quality, Product Quality, Product Development, Engineering Management, Iso 9000, Manufacturing, Quality System, Testing, Process Improvement, Validation, Six Sigma
Education
University of San Francisco 1999 — 2000
Penn State University 1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Herb Schneider's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience 1996 - 2007
Job Senior Vice President Engineering at Nebula, Inc.
Industry Research
Experience
Nebula, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Violin Memory January 2013 - February 2014
GridIron Systems April 2008 - January 2013
Extreme Networks Inc. 1996 - 2007
National Semiconductor 1981 - 1990
Education
University of California, Davis 1977 — 1981
BSEE, Circuits and Communications
Nebula, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Violin Memory January 2013 - February 2014
GridIron Systems April 2008 - January 2013
Extreme Networks Inc. 1996 - 2007
National Semiconductor 1981 - 1990
Education
University of California, Davis 1977 — 1981
BSEE, Circuits and Communications
Justin DiMacchia's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience August 2004 - October 2009
Job Vice President Corporate Controller at Extreme Networks
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
Extreme Networks October 2009 - Present
Extreme Networks, Inc. August 2004 - October 2009
Palm Inc 1999 - 2003
Education
Ohio University 1964 — 1969
Extreme Networks October 2009 - Present
Extreme Networks, Inc. August 2004 - October 2009
Palm Inc 1999 - 2003
Education
Ohio University 1964 — 1969
Somasundaram Karuppa Gounder's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience 2005 - 2006
Job ERP Consultant at Plantronics Inc.
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Plantronics Inc. December 2013 - Present
NetApp August 2013 - December 2013
HCL America Inc. May 2004 - December 2013
Brocade November 2008 - August 2013
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. August 2007 - October 2008
Itron Inc. 2006 - 2007
Extreme Networks Inc. 2005 - 2006
HCL Technologies Limited 2004 - 2005
Skills
Requirements Analysis, Solution Architecture, Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Applications, Software Project..., Team Management, ERP, Oracle, SDLC, Oracle HR, PL/SQL, Global Delivery, Pre-sales, Project Management
Education
Coimbatore Institute of Technology 1995 — 1999
B.TECH, Chemical Engneering
Plantronics Inc. December 2013 - Present
NetApp August 2013 - December 2013
HCL America Inc. May 2004 - December 2013
Brocade November 2008 - August 2013
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. August 2007 - October 2008
Itron Inc. 2006 - 2007
Extreme Networks Inc. 2005 - 2006
HCL Technologies Limited 2004 - 2005
Skills
Requirements Analysis, Solution Architecture, Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Applications, Software Project..., Team Management, ERP, Oracle, SDLC, Oracle HR, PL/SQL, Global Delivery, Pre-sales, Project Management
Education
Coimbatore Institute of Technology 1995 — 1999
B.TECH, Chemical Engneering
Matt McCarty's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience March 2006 - December 2007
Job Sr. Manager, Global Service Supply Chain
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
FireEye February 2013 - Present
Silver Spring Networks, Inc August 2010 - February 2013
Riverbed Technology, Inc December 2007 - August 2010
Extreme Networks, Inc March 2006 - December 2007
Extreme Networks, Inc July 2004 - March 2006
Solectron Corporation July 2003 - July 2004
3Com Corporation November 2000 - August 2002
LoDan International, Inc May 2000 - November 2000
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Project Management, Operations Management, Project Planning, Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Master Scheduling, Inventory Management, RMA, Logistics Management, 3PL, Product Management, Supply Chain, Outsourcing, Warehousing, Supply Management, MRP, Demand Planning, Materials Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Operations, Contract Manufacturing, Leadership, Supply Chain...
Education
California State University-Hayward - School of Business and Economics 1997 — 1999
BS, Materials Management
California State University
B.S. degree, Business Administration; Materials Management and Operations Management
Foothill College
A.A. degree, General Studies
FireEye February 2013 - Present
Silver Spring Networks, Inc August 2010 - February 2013
Riverbed Technology, Inc December 2007 - August 2010
Extreme Networks, Inc March 2006 - December 2007
Extreme Networks, Inc July 2004 - March 2006
Solectron Corporation July 2003 - July 2004
3Com Corporation November 2000 - August 2002
LoDan International, Inc May 2000 - November 2000
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Project Management, Operations Management, Project Planning, Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Master Scheduling, Inventory Management, RMA, Logistics Management, 3PL, Product Management, Supply Chain, Outsourcing, Warehousing, Supply Management, MRP, Demand Planning, Materials Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Operations, Contract Manufacturing, Leadership, Supply Chain...
Education
California State University-Hayward - School of Business and Economics 1997 — 1999
BS, Materials Management
California State University
B.S. degree, Business Administration; Materials Management and Operations Management
Foothill College
A.A. degree, General Studies
Paula Kim Paras's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience June 2009 - September 2011
Job Engineering Project Coordinator at Intel Corporation
Industry Computer Networking
Experience
Intel Corporation February 2012 - Present
EXTREME Networks, Inc June 2009 - September 2011
CISCO Systems, Inc January 2000 - May 2009
Education
San Jose State University
N/A, Industrial Sociology
UC Berkeley
BA, Physical Anthropology
Intel Corporation February 2012 - Present
EXTREME Networks, Inc June 2009 - September 2011
CISCO Systems, Inc January 2000 - May 2009
Education
San Jose State University
N/A, Industrial Sociology
UC Berkeley
BA, Physical Anthropology
Anita Scelsa's Extreme Networks Inc. Experience July 2015 - August 2015
Job Senior Corporate, Securities and Contracts Paralegal
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Extreme Networks, Inc. July 2015 - August 2015
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation March 2015 - June 2015
DLA Piper August 2014 - October 2014
VeriFone, Inc. July 2013 - June 2014
Oracle Corporation September 2011 - December 2011
Sears Holdings Corporation May 2010 - July 2011
Advantest America, Inc./Intel/Neoforma/Heffernan Group March 2007 - April 2010
Solectron January 2003 - January 2006
Weil Gotshal and Manges January 2002 - December 2002
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati June 1998 - March 2001
Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Due Diligence, Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Corporate Governance, Employment Law, Securities, Legal Assistance, Notary Public, Litigation, IPO, Document Review, Securities Regulation, Licensing, Stocks, Corporate Governance..., GEMS Subsidiary..., Mergers and Acquisitions, IPOs, Federal, State and..., Compliance, Stock, Contract Management,..., Section 16 Reporting, Workshare Legal..., California Notary, Capitalization and..., SEC filings, Legal Compliance, Stock Option..., Corporate Focus, Corporate Formation, Global Corporate..., Section 16 Filings;...
Education
San Jose State University 1981 — 1984
B.F.A., Fine and Studio Arts
De Anza College 1998 — 2001
Certificate of Proficiency, Paralegal Studies
Extreme Networks, Inc. July 2015 - August 2015
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation March 2015 - June 2015
DLA Piper August 2014 - October 2014
VeriFone, Inc. July 2013 - June 2014
Oracle Corporation September 2011 - December 2011
Sears Holdings Corporation May 2010 - July 2011
Advantest America, Inc./Intel/Neoforma/Heffernan Group March 2007 - April 2010
Solectron January 2003 - January 2006
Weil Gotshal and Manges January 2002 - December 2002
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati June 1998 - March 2001
Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Due Diligence, Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Corporate Governance, Employment Law, Securities, Legal Assistance, Notary Public, Litigation, IPO, Document Review, Securities Regulation, Licensing, Stocks, Corporate Governance..., GEMS Subsidiary..., Mergers and Acquisitions, IPOs, Federal, State and..., Compliance, Stock, Contract Management,..., Section 16 Reporting, Workshare Legal..., California Notary, Capitalization and..., SEC filings, Legal Compliance, Stock Option..., Corporate Focus, Corporate Formation, Global Corporate..., Section 16 Filings;...
Education
San Jose State University 1981 — 1984
B.F.A., Fine and Studio Arts
De Anza College 1998 — 2001
Certificate of Proficiency, Paralegal Studies
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SynOptics Communications
Procera Networks
Unisphere Networks
D-Link Systems, Inc.
ZyXEL
ZyXEL Communications