James Szmak is a highly experienced and versatile executive who has excelled in leadership roles across various fields, including technology, operations, fundraising, and organizational development. He has an impressive track record of driving revenue growth, implementing innovative solutions, and building high-performing teams. With years of experience as COO, CIO, and VP in companies such as JDRF, Cisco, Oracle, and HP, he has honed expertise in strategic planning, staff development, team-building, public speaking, and more. Among his notable achievements, James has led a turnaround resulting in the first revenue increase in three years, driven exponential growth through cloud-based technology solutions, and recruited top talent to build a "dream team." James Szmak is now advising Cisco and other organizations, sharing his expertise to help businesses grow sustainably and meaningfully.