Bill “PhoneBill” McClain

UponAI

As a Partner at Uponai.com, I will be responsible for a wide range of strategic and operational activities to drive the growth and success of the organization. Playing a key role in shaping the company's overall vision, strategy, and direction, collaborating closely with other partners and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development of the company's long-term strategy, taking into account market trends, customer insights, and competitive landscape. Help identify growth opportunities and potential risks, working closely with the executive team to formulate effective strategies and action plans.

2. Business Development: Foster and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and industry leaders. Identify and pursue new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and alliances to expand Uponai.com's market presence and drive revenue growth.

3. Operational Excellence: Oversee and improve the company's operational efficiency, including but not limited to finance, HR, marketing, and technology. Continuously evaluate and optimize internal processes and systems to drive cost-effectiveness, scalability, and overall organizational effectiveness.

4. Team Leadership: Provide inspirational leadership and mentorship to the team, encouraging a positive and collaborative work culture. Foster talent development, attracting top talent, and promoting a high-performance culture throughout the organization.

5. Financial Management: Ensure the financial health and sustainability of the company by monitoring financial performance, establishing sound financial controls, and driving profitability. Collaborate with the finance team to develop and execute financial strategies and goals aligned with the company's overall objectives.

6. Industry and Market Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and competitive intelligence. Conduct extensive market research and analysis.

CEO Founding Partner

StratusDial, LLC

Does the idea of switching phone providers for your business sound like a permanent migraine? Here’s what’s worse:

Turning your customers away because you’re unable to provide a good phone customer experience because of lousy support from your business phone provider.

When you entrust ☎️PhoneBill (& the team at StratusDial) with your company’s new voice, here’s what you get:

✔️ Pre-installation audit to locate savings (sometimes $9000!) & lower your operating costs
✔️ Take care of allllllllll the prep, installation, routing, testing… everything done-for-you
✔️ Hold your hand through set-up & advise you on phone experience best practices
✔️ Latest phone features for maximum efficiency (hello, Office365 integration!)
✔️ Custom set-up the big providers won’t do (e.g. overhead paging system)
✔️ 60-day and 90-day check-ins to make sure you love your new system
✔️ Eager-to-help technical support, 24/7

As a smaller (but mightier!) provider, we can deliver the type of boutique service that the large competitors wish they could deliver. 😉

Ready to have your business phone system work for you (not against you) in bringing more clients to your business?

Message ☎️PhoneBill on LinkedIn. I’ll sort you out.

Founder President & CEO

Networking Solutions, Inc.

I take care of your business’s networking connectivity needs in a done-for-you fashion so you and your team can efficiently work from anywhere, anytime.

Here are some of the things we can do for you:

✔️ Set up your network infrastructure (servers, routers, firewalls, etc.)
✔️ Bring internet connectivity to your network
✔️ Install a unified VoIP phone system
✔️ Make sure your business is protected via cybersecurity
✔️ Seamlessly connect your internal resources (servers, storage, printers, scanners, etc.)

The Cloud Voice Alliance

The President of the Cloud Voice Alliance (CVA) is responsible for leading and managing the organization, which is focused on advancing the use and development of cloud-based voice technology. The role involves overseeing the day-to-day operations of the CVA, setting strategic goals and objectives, representing the organization at industry forums and events, and collaborating with members and partners to promote innovation and best practices. The President must have a deep understanding of the voice technology space and be able to navigate complex industry dynamics while championing the interests of the CVA members. The role requires excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to drive consensus among diverse stakeholders.

President

Technology Advisor Alliance

As a member of the Technology Advisor Alliance, I am creating further value for our customers through critical discussions with industry leaders. The TAA is a peer community for solving problems, sharing best practices, & supporting each other

Advisory Board Member

Took a break fix company and created a Networking Services division that became profitable in less than one year and is still thriving today.

This position also gave me the motivation to start my own company with the following quote from one of the business owners: "If you think it is so easy, you should do it yourself"

Senior Networking Engineer

CMS IT Services

Assistant VP Lan Applications

Hunton & Williams LLP

Technology Support Services

You can call Gates, Joel, Murray, or Clinton…but only this Bill has the answer 💪 UCaaS Provider - VoIP- ☎️

Pioneering the intersection of AI and business communications as a 3X founder. 

Currently revolutionizing voice technology through UponAI while leading innovative UCaaS and CCaaS solutions at StratusDial, backed by extensive experience at Networking Solutions.

At StratusDial, I've transformed business communications by:
• Implementing cost-saving solutions that reduce operating expenses by up to $9,000
• Developing seamless Office365 integrations and advanced VoIP systems
• Building a 24/7 technical support infrastructure that maintains 99.9% uptime
• Creating custom UCaaS/CCaaS solutions for diverse enterprise needs

Through UponAI, I'm pushing the boundaries of:
• AI-powered voice recognition and natural language processing
• Intelligent call routing and automated customer service solutions
• Machine learning algorithms for enhanced communication efficiency
• Voice-enabled business intelligence and analytics

My entrepreneurial journey spans:
🔹 Advanced Telecommunications
🔹 Enterprise Network Architecture
🔹 Cloud Communications
🔹 AI/ML Implementation
🔹 Business Process Automation

Proud to be recognized by industry leaders, including Eric Hernaez, Founder & President of SkySwitch, for maintaining exceptional service standards and driving continuous innovation in business communications.

Specialties:
#AIVoice #UCaaS #CCaaS #CloudCommunications #NetworkingSolutions #VoIP #BusinessIntelligence #EnterpriseNetworking #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalTransformation

Looking to connect with:
• Business leaders seeking communication solutions
• Technology innovators in AI and voice tech
• Enterprise clients exploring digital transformation
• Fellow entrepreneurs in the tech space

Let's discuss how AI-powered voice solutions can transform your business communications. Open to partnerships, collaborations, and innovative ventures.


Founder -

Networking Solutions 29 years
StratusDial 13 years
UponAi 2 years

3X Founder - 0X Exits

Bill (PhoneBill) McClain

Upfront Social by Ilia Francis

Founder & Video Encouragement Officer (VEO)

Thought Leadership Branding Club

Content Contributor & Lead Moderator

CEED Concordia

Guiding college students in their entrepreneurial journey while building sustainable mushroom farming and teaching communities around the Greater Ottawa Area.

Student Mentor

Hustle in Heels

I deliver thoughtful presentations and training sessions to different audiences around the following topics:
- Social Selling
-SMART Goal Setting for Entrepreneurs
-Closing the Network Gap
-Unlock your LinkedIn Potential - for professionals, business owners and organizations
- Understanding and Overcoming the fears of Starting a Business
- Amplify your message with Podcasting
- Building Trust in the Workplace and Improving EHS Performance

Public Speaker

We help people find a meaningful career/business but struggle with streamlining their knowledge and professional skills when seeking job/business opportunities. We provide 1:1 career coaching, LinkedIn workshops, profile assessments and career advice webinars.

We guide professionals and organizations towards showing a genuine professional brand, with Social Selling strategies.

www.ourlittlevenice.com

Co-Founder

Morgan Advanced Materials

Morgan Advanced Materials is a global manufacturer of specialist products, using carbon, advanced ceramics and composites for a broad range of markets.

As an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist I:
-Implement, maintain and manage the Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety systems in compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 standards and Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, as well as other standards or codes applicable to the manufacturing industry. 

-Lead EHS programs and report regularly to Operations Management regarding adherence to policies, any deficiencies noted, as well as any corrective and preventive measures needed, to reduce safety risks.

Environmental Health Safety Specialist

VelocityEHS

VelocityEHS, formerly Knowledge Management Innovations (KMI) is one of the top EHS software companies known worldwide with more than 8 million users across all industries.
MSDSonline and KMI joined forces in August 2014. With a shared focus on ease of use and customer engagement, they formed VelocityEHS, increasing the breadth and scope of their EHS capabilities to solve broader EHS needs. 

As a part of the Product Management Team I:
-Analyzed clients needs & identified the most appropriate solutions for clients according to industry and regional trends. 
-Developed internal knowledge on EHS industry practices and trends for employees and clients. 
-Developed and maintain product implementation guidelines.

Product Analyst

Knowledge Management Innovations (KMI)

Knowledge Management Innovations (KMI) is one of the top EHS software companies known worldwide with more than 8 million users across all industries.

As a Product Analyst I:
-Applied knowledge on EHS industry practices and trends in product design decisions. 
-Analyzed business clients needs & identifying most appropriate software solutions. 
-Developed internal knowledge on EHS industry practices and trends. 
-Developing and maintained product implementation guidelines.
-Maintained product implementations translations for Spanish speaking clients.

The PIC Group

PIC, A TRIGO Company - is a full-service quality solutions provider of containment, inspection, quality engineering consultants, training, and supplier development services.

As a part of the Quality Staffing group I was responsible for
-  Sorting and containing nonconforming parts in the production line, as per client and applicable automotive code specifications.
-  Providing daily production vs. inspection reports to the client, assuring that quality standards were maintained throughout the assembly process of cooling system parts.

Third Party Quality Inspector

PROAMSA (VE)

Implemented, maintained and advanced the quality systems in compliance with ISO 9001 standards and API code, and other Standards or Codes applicable for drilling fluids projects / oil industry. Reported regularly to General Management regarding adherence to policies, any deficiencies noted, as well as any corrective and preventive measures. Developed training of employees with regard to Quality Systems. Ensured that the company quality policy plans, procedures were understood, implemented and maintained throughout the organization. Chaired the Management Review meeting. Maintained quality records and material documentation files. Liaised with customers, clients, regulatory authorities, subcontractors, and internal company departments on matters related to quality.

Quality Assurance  Coordinator

Identified and implemented HSE project plans, contractual arrangements, schedules, activities, and milestones. Oversaw the implementation of all HSE department functions, including the implementation of policies, procedures, and methods designed to drive the company HSE culture. Conducted HSE audits. Provided technical and general supervision to direct reports. Supported the HS&E management system implementation and the ISO 14000 certification.

Health, Safety & Evironment Coordinator

VICKIMAR BUILDING (VE)

Coordinated activities in QHS&E areas. Implemented company’s rules and standards. Provided analysis of work progress and project control. Appointed as a HS&E Chevron contractor’s committee representative.

Quality & HSE Coordinator

Making LinkedIn Come Alive in less than 30 secs 🎥 | LinkedIn Whisperer & Strategist for leaders 📈 | Speaker 👩🏻‍💻 | Salsa dancer 💃 |110 clients & growing…➡️Are u next?

I am a VEO, a Video Encouragement Officer ready to transform people from camera-shy to camera ready, with no other device than with your own phone.

It’s your presence, impact and energy projected on video.

𝗡𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝗽!

I was once an immigrant with zero experience in a job market completely foreign to me. 

l was a LinkedIn lurker who thought I had to blend in with a lame profile that spoke to no one, until I learned:

💡LinkedIn is the place to network and build your career. 
💡LinkedIn is the place to do business and foster relationships to grow your visibility and to generate leads.  
💡LinkedIn is the place to show your expertise and become the go-to expert in your industry.
💡This is the place where the biggest decision makers are.



WHAT I DO:
🔑I serve professionals and small business owners struggling with how to project themselves, their businesses and/or careers through powerful LinkedIn profiles and video content creation. 


🔑I've been featured on CBC News for helping highly skilled immigrant women to find meaningful jobs, losing their fears and to jumpstart great careers and businesses in Canada, and it's an accomplishment I don't take lightly.

HOW I CAN HELP YOU:
✳️I provide LinkedIn Training & Coaching to groups and 1:1 sessions to build optimized personal profiles for career growth, business and lead generation.
✳️ Video Content Creation for entrepreneurs
✳️Social Selling coaching sessions for #smallbusiness Entrepreneurs.
✳️Speaking sessions for student associations, professional networks and the public sector.

There's no better moment than now to build all your skills, interests and YOUR unique voice to stand out from the crowd as a unique brand, and LinkedIn is the best platform for that. 

Here are some gifts for you:

⭐️My FREE LinkedIn Content Strategy Guide, so you get to start creating content on LinkedIn with solid feet, in detail and determine the best course of action for you based to your current needs and goals.

📧TO LEARN MORE:
DM me here or email at biz@iliafrancis.com and I’ll send them your way.

Follow my hashtag #iliaonlinkedin to get weekly tips and insights.

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By trade I am an Occupational Health & Safety Specialist. So yes, I can keep people safe in hazardous environments too😎.

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