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Syracuse University

Founder & CEO Nulia

As a proud alumni of the Maxwell School at Syracuse University, I am honored to have been selected to participate on the Advisory Board of the #1 ranked Public Administration program in the US.  I help in anyway I can to further the mission of the Maxwell School under Dean Dave VanSlyke's direction.  I bleed ORANGE!

Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

Member of the Board Of Advisors

Nulia provides Change as a Service, a data driven, highly personalized, fun and rewarding solution for driving organizational change through technology adoption, all powered by the Nulia Works platform.  With our initial focus on Microsoft 365, we have enabled a network of partners to use our solution to help customers around the world unlock the value of their M365 investments while ensuring employees maximize their potential with new M365 digital skills.  

We have created a new and better way which has already demonstrated strong impact on customers, ranging from small to large across a variety of industries.  And we are hard at work expanding beyond Microsoft 365,  embracing a vision to become the only solution customers need to drive organizational change through adoption of each and every technology they use.  

We are just getting started - come join us!  To learn more, visit www.nulia.com.

Nulia

Founder, CEO, Board of Directors

ListenN is bringing the world of natural voice to web content.  Now you can listen to the content most important to you - at home, at work, on the go.  

Check out www.listenn.com for more info.  Stay tuned for future updates from this rapidly evolving company.

ListenN LLC

Advisor

Boot-strapped a multi-million dollar professional services business in the fast paced cloud IT industry, helping businesses migrate to and use the most popular SaaS and IaaS services available from the largest Cloud ISVs on the planet.  Established global channels for the services through leading IT distributors, cloud resellers, telcos, and managed service providers including Ingram Micro, Arrow, Tech Data, CenturyLink, Telstra, Telus, Hostway, Intermedia, Navisite, Inty and others.  Established partnership and multi-million dollar contract with Microsoft as one of the first Office365 Concierge Partners.  Business still operating and growing under Mural Consulting brand.

MaaXcloud

Founder & CEO

Vidtel is a cloud video conferencing service provider, pioneering any to any video as a service (VAAS).  Currently assisting team with channel development and helping CEO with investor fund raising and product strategy.

Vidtel, Inc.

Led creation of next generation networking, communications, and IT services as part of an overall strategy to leverage the company’s deep fiber footprint and SMB/enterprise business customer base to grow revenues and margins.  Launched products providing 20% revenue growth opportunity & re-positioned company as provider of networking, communications & IT services.

Integra

Chief Marketing Officer

Drove development of new services and marketing programs to re-position the company as an integrated provider of communications and IT services.  Launched several new products including virtual receptionist, Microsoft Exchange & Sharepoint, Mozy data backup, Symantec secure desktop, dedicated & virtual server, hosted PBX, and Smartstart professional services.  Led the mobile business, including the Sprint MVNO relationship.  Launched new social media marketing program, and grew web & social media leads to 2,500+ per month.  Built the industry leading SIPConnect partner program, expanding SIPConnect platform distribution partners to 400+.

Cbeyond

Vice President Marketing & Products

Start up leveraging Cambridge University patented GOS technology to develop next generation network edge packet management platform/gateway for converged voice, video & messaging services.  Provided product strategy and business development support to the CEO, Board Chairman and senior management team.

U4EA Technologies

Served as Microsoft representative in an industry supported center of excellence within USC's Marshall School of Business - primary focus of the institute is on the communications sector and its convergence with technology and media.

USC Institute for Communications Technology Management

Board Member

Led marketing, sales, and business development for the Communication Sector, positioning Microsoft products and services with service providers entering the converged communications, entertainment and IT marketplace.  Created “Telco 2.0” vision and growth strategy and drove marketing programs globally to promote it.  Implemented the Microsoft SPLA licensing model for Telcos and built the Connected Services Alliance program to grow the Telcos as the single largest distribution channel for Microsoft  software and services supporting emerging cloud service providers.  Negotiated and signed the first ever Microsoft BPOS deal, which was an early version of the current Microsoft Office 365 cloud services product line.

Microsoft

Managing Director Global Telecom Business

Forum aligns interests of emerging wireless application, services and hardware providers with mobile telecoms to foster increased revenues for both.  Areas of focus include VoIP, IPTV, Security, Devices, Gaming.  Started the VoIP/Next Gen Communications special interest group.  Executed VoIP Innovation Trade Show featuring Jeff Pulver.  Continue to provide on-going support and strategic direction.

Wireless Technology Forum

Founder and Board Member

Chamber mission is to align companies with products originating from Israel into the US market.  Initially provided support as a business development advisor to Israeli companies, and later invited to join the Board to assist in setting overall course and direction of the Chamber.

American Israel Chamber of Commerce

Advisor and Board Member

Company built first generation SMS based application to enable shopping mall retailers to blast coupons and promotions based on opt-in profiles provided by frequent shoppers.  Provided product and go to market advice to CEO & senior management team.

GeePS

Strategic business development leader in business unit that launched BellSouth eCenters to deliver first generation network hosted communications and IT services.  Developed, launched, and managed network hosted storage services – awarded patent for the Storage Enabled Telecommunications Network.  Led marketing & customer sales for launch of hosted voice over IP service.  Drove go to market channel programs with key partners to generate joint demand for eCenter services.

BellSouth

Director Strategic Business Development

Led sales and services for an early stage start up call center software business.   Sold over $10m in software and services.

Information Management Associates

Sales Director

Worked as a client account manager for systems integration and IT outsourcing projects.  Sold and managed over $25m in consulting projects.

Cap Gemini America

Client Director

Led implementation projects and managed customer accounts for the company’s state and local government ERP software.  Sold and managed over $15m in software and services.

Steve Zimba