Leading Experts in Technology Council Members in Member Programs

Dick O'Hara is the Director of Global Strategic Alliances at AVAYA and oversees the identification, creation, and management of relationships with select companies to develop solutions and/or create complementary products/services -- companies like Juniper Networks and Extreme Networks. He is involved...

Mark Oskowsky has formed his own hi-tech development consulting firm exclusively focused on wireless technology after spending over 25 years in various engineering and management positions at cellular, satellite, semiconductor and wireless telecommunication companies...

Akyra Pagoulatos is the Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Business Development at Analogix Semiconductor, a company manufacturing analog and mixed signal semiconductor chips. Mr. Pagoulatos is also the Principal of Diaxx LLC, a consultancy for consumer semiconductor and software companies, with...

Al Pappas is a Partner at StrataFusion group and provides C-level consulting services to many emerging, hi-tech and established corporations. Previously, Mr. Pappas was the Chief Information Officer of VMware. He was responsible for all IT functions and virtualization showcase environments. Mr. Pappas...

David Parker is the Vice President of Consulting Services at Aleri, Inc., a software company specializing in business intelligence and analytics solutions. He has over 23 years experience in financial and technology sectors...

Dr. Girish Pathak, leading North American expert in IP-based digital convergence & applications, is President of ITE Services. Girish is currently responsible for the development of technology, operation, support systems, & business strategies for a full-service telecom provider, leveraging broadband...

Jon Peddie, Ph.D., is one of the pioneers of the graphics industry, starting his career in computer graphics in 1962. After the successful launch of several graphics manufacturing companies, Dr. Peddie began Jon Peddie Associates in 1984 to provide comprehensive data, information and management expertise...

Scott Pellicone is the Vice President - Business Development at Quebecor World, a company specializing in graphic and document design. He is the lead member of the team developing breakthrough digital and technological solutions for publishers in both manufacturing and revenue-generation opportunities....

Janet Perna was the General Manager of Information Management Solutions at IBM Software Group. She is currently on the Board of Directors for Deltek (since July 2006). Under Ms. Perna's leadership at IBM, their information management business grew into a multi-billion dollar business, with focus on...

John Pironti is the Chief Information Risk Strategist for CompuCom. He has designed and implemented enterprise wide electronic business solutions, information security programs, and threat and vulnerability management solutions for key customers in a range of industries, including financial services,...

Nick Pournader, Ph.D., is the Chief Operating Officer at Grant & Eisenhofer PA, a class-action securities litigation firm in the US representing institutional investors. He has over 16 years of experience in the IT services, software, and professional services industries. He also serves as an IT strategy...

Adam Pratt is the Chief Executive Officer of Pratt Technologies, a full service value added reseller (VAR). He has more than twelve years of experience at EMC, AT&T and CSC. He has a large base of knowledge concerning infrastructure technologies. Pratt Technologies specializes in infrastructure virtualization...

Lisa Prichard is a Sales Executive with World Wide Technology, a 1.8 Billion dollar reseller and integrator. She has knowledge of various hardware and software, including but not limited to Cisco (Gold Partner) $800MM a year, Sun (Gold Partner) $500MM, EMC, IBM, HP, and Dell.

Sid Probstein is the Chief Technology Officer at Attivio, Inc. He is responsible for product and technology strategy and implementation. He has over 15 years of experience in managing R&D organizations and delivering high-value enterprise software and solutions. Previously, he was the Vice President-...

Bruno Pucheu is the Vice President Sales at Azlan France, a value added distributor of networking, servers, and storage and enterprise software. He has more than 20 years of experience in the technology sector. He is experienced in information technology, IT distribution and services for the French...

Brian Queenin is the Managing Partner/Chief Executive Officer, of Xtropian, a firm specializing in BI and EPM solutions, alliance strategy, and strategic planning projects. Mr. Queenin has been a Partner at Accenture in EPM; and Global Vice President of Business Intelligence at Capgemini (Ernst & Young).He...

Donald Rheault is the Founder and President of Salesrep.com, a worldwide network of independent sales reps. He is also the Founder and President of Compass Technology, a manufacturer’s rep in New England. He has over 30 years of experience in electronic product sales- including semiconductors, power...

Samuel Russ, PhD, is an assistant professor at University of South Alabama, an academic institution. Previously, he was a Manager - Advanced Technology R&D at Scientific-Atlanta (Cisco) where he managed a hardware design group for cable DVR and non-DVR set-top boxes. He designed 4 set-tops including...

Sean Saad is currently an independent consultant, consulting for companies such as StrucSoft. He was formerly a Sales Manager at StrucSoft Solutions, an Autodesk partner and consulting company (2004 - Jul 2007). He is knowledgeable on CAD for architectural, engineering, and construction and manufacturing...

Hillel Sackstein is the President and Owner of Virtual Graffiti, Inc, a corporation specializing in internet security consulting and sales. Mr. Sackstein is knowledgeable in security software market and how the software operates. Virtual Graffiti, Inc is an authorized reseller of network security solutions....