Sharon Mandell

Sharon Mandell is a highly accomplished technology executive with over 20 years of experience in managing software development and technology operations. She has worked in various industries, including media, communications, and software, and is skilled in managing large, medium, and start-up companies. Mandell has also co-founded her software company, giving her first-hand experience with entrepreneurship. She has managed organizations with up to 550 people and an operating/capital budget of over $100M. Her expertise includes product development and engineering for consumer-oriented software and websites, business systems implementation and integration, merger and acquisition experience, significant outsourcing experience, and international experience, including Europe. Some of the companies Mandell has worked for include Juniper Networks, TIBCO Software Inc., Harmonic, BlackArrow, Yahoo!, PlanetOut, Platinum Equity, Knight Ridder, Tribune Publishing, and Tribune Interactive.