Centrepolis Accelerator

Chief Operating Officer

Sigma International

Chief Technology Officer

Interim General Manager - Sigma India

Innovation and Advanced Product Management Director

Detroit Materials

Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund

The Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund (ZLCF) is a pre-seed investment fund established to identify and accelerate the commercialization of ideas generated within the University community and the surrounding area. The team adopts a hands-on approach to investing that leverages the talents and resources available at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan to make a real impact for the entrepreneur and the University.

Advisor

Kinetik Partners

Partner with organizations to achieve profitable growth by identifying market discontinuities, jobs to be done, and developing products or services that meet the customer needs. In addition, provide divisional leaders and small business owners new market opportunities outside their current target industry.  

Strategy Development | Strategic Partnerships | Portfolio Analysis & Management | Technology and Product Roadmapping | Cost & Profit Pool Analysis | Design Thinking | Business Model Innovation | Jobs to be done Theory | Go-to-Market Strategy | VSM | Value Chain Analysis |

Managing Partner

NextEnergy 

Provide growth and commercialization strategies for advanced manufacturing and mobility firms. 

Diversification Strategy | Strategic Partnerships | Technology Due Diligence | Funding Opportunities | Business Opportunities | Technology Commercialization & Scale Up |

Director, Industry Services

Ricardo

Capture and deliver customer projects by developing new strategic partnerships and leading a cross-functional teams.

Business Manager - Clean Tech

Execute and lead technical projects leveraging New Product Development and DFM&A processes and tools.

Sr. Project Engineer

🚀Value Creation Catalyst🌱💡 Empowering Start-ups and Small & Midsize Enterprises through Innovation Programs and Product Strategies | Technology Scout | Ecosystem Developer | Dual Use HardTech

🚀 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝗮𝗻 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲?

As a seasoned 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭, I'm here to unveil the answer. I empower ventures through dynamic Innovation Programs and cutting-edge Product Strategies.

🚀 Here's what I bring to the table:

🔹 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: With a rich history as COO, CTO, MD, and CEO in tier 1 technology accelerators, start-ups, and consultancies, I've honed a comprehensive understanding of the hardtech space. My experience spans mobility, defense, aerospace, energy, and advanced manufacturing markets.

🔹 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: I've led and executed numerous growth strategies, propelling entry into new markets, creation of adjacent product lines, and design of innovative business units.

🔹 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬: My expertise extends to international strategic partnerships. I've successfully structured collaborations with tech providers, universities, research institutions, and accelerators across the US, Korea, India, and Europe.

🔹 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Engaging and evaluating corporate innovation ecosystems worldwide, I've partnered with regional economic development organizations to develop strategic plans that foster industrial and innovation growth. I'm well-versed in forming Public Private Partnerships.

🔹 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫: My track record in corporate development includes identifying and evaluating target technologies and companies in crucial sectors like lightweighting, electrification, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing.

🔹 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞: Develop Agile, Test and Learn strategies enabling me to define, ideate, prototype, and test new products and business models, resulting in successful product line deployments and new business unit creations.

🔹 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐮𝐩 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫: Serving as a mentor and advisor, I've guided professors, entrepreneurs, innovators, and corporates through early-stage business development. My mentorship roles include Plug and Play Detroit, NSIN Foundry Program, UoM Entrepreneurial Leadership Program, DOE I-Corps, and Ross venture fund.

Innovation drives progress, and my mission is to empower start-ups and SMEs to thrive in the world of technology. Let's connect and explore how we can create a brighter future together!

Pedro Guillen

Medicus IT

Technical Account Manager

rovioDIGITAL

As CEO and founder of RovioDigital, I lead a forward-thinking digital marketing agency specializing in AI-driven marketing, automation, and business growth strategies. I’ve built the company from the ground up—overseeing operations, shaping vision, and scaling services to meet the evolving needs of clients across various industries.

Key Highlights:

 - Grow the agency into a full-service digital marketing firm offering SEO, paid media, web development, and AI marketing solutions
 - Lead strategic initiatives that resulted in increased client acquisition, retention, and measurable ROI for brands
 - Conduct Prospect Presentations on rovioDIGITAL.
 - Managing a cross-functional team of creatives, developers, and strategists
 - Driving innovation by integrating cutting-edge AI tools into everyday marketing workflows, reducing costs and increasing performance
 - Leading the imitative to incorporate Artificial Intelligence and Automation into every aspect of the business.  

My focus remains on scaling businesses with data-driven insights, creative execution, and a deep understanding of tech and human behavior.

Chief Executive Officer

Rudram Engineering, Inc. (REI)

- Designed and deployed comprehensive architecture solutions aligned with business goals and
technical requirements.
-  Architected and deployed enterprise-level infrastructure solutions, supporting business
growth and expansion.
-  Configured SSO/MFA in Azure for over 2000 staff members.
-  Automated key business processes using Nintex, Power Automate, and SharePoint, achieving
significant efficiency improvements.
-  Guided large-scale IT migrations, minimizing downtime and optimizing data integrity.
-  Spearheaded $2 million IT transformation projects, driving innovation and efficiency

Solutions Architect

Vertek Corporation

- Led technical pre-sales efforts, delivering compelling presentations and demonstrations that
resulted in multimillion-dollar deals.
 -  Designed scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud and hybrid solutions for enterprise clients
across multiple industries.
-  Developed proof-of-concept (PoC) architectures to showcase product capabilities and address
customer pain points.
-  Collaborated with sales teams, product managers, and engineering teams to align solutions
with business objectives.
 - Provided technical expertise for RFPs, RFIs, and contract negotiations, ensuring seamless
project delivery

Cloud Services Director

AAA National

-  Led network and security transformations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best
practices.
-  Configured VPN to each remote office using BGP Routes from remote offices to HQ location.
-  Configured and Maintained over 300 Cisco, Brocade and HP Switches and Routers
-  Managed operations of a complex network spanning 28 remote locations and 8500 users,
ensuring connectivity to both AWS and Azure environments.
-  Implemented Pulse Secure Connect VPN for the organization.
-  Configured advanced security measures, including AWS security groups, ClearPass, and
Checkpoint firewalls, to enhance data protection and compliance.
-  Maintained all Checkpoint/Fortinet and Azure Firewalls, which included advanced
troubleshooting techniques such as performing tcpdumps and ARP cache.
-  Led a team of five junior network engineers, mentoring them on advanced networking
principles and cloud technologies.

Solutions Architect/Senior Network Engineer

RumbergerKirk

- Designed and implemented hybrid cloud architectures, optimizing performance, scalability, and
cost-efficiency.
- Managed the full lifecycle of IT infrastructure projects, including deployment, maintenance, and
support.
- Retired legacy EMC VNX SAN systems and transitioned to a hyper-converged infrastructure,
increasing system performance and reliability.
- Installed and maintained Cisco Call Manager, VoIP systems, and Aruba Wireless networks to
enhance communication capabilities.
- Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to align IT initiatives with business goals.-

IT Systems Manager

Walt Disney Internet Group

-  Specialized in enterprise system deployments and optimizations.
-  Created and customized CSS and PHP pages for various internal web applications, delivering
visually appealing and functional solutions tailored to organizational needs.
-  Played a critical role in the sustainment and enhancement of high-traffic web platforms,
including Disneyworld.com and Disneyland.com, ensuring optimal functionality and user
experience.
-  Designed and developed an internal website for onboarding new cast members, managing the
project from inception to deployment to improve internal operations and employee
onboarding processes.
-  Collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain and optimize existing websites,
addressing technical issues and implementing updates to align with evolving requirements.
-  Managed and secured corporate IT environments

tekGIANTS, Inc.

- Conceptualized and developed the HIVE Virtual Enterprise, an innovative cloud solution
leveraging AWS and Azure technologies, which was later sold to a competitor.
- Oversaw and technically directed large scale projects migrating users from on-prem to the
cloud, including international clients located in China. This included large clients with 5000+
users.
- Directed the company’s operations, specializing in Information Technology, Business Process
Management, Network/Systems Management, and Business Continuance Consulting to
enhance client IT capabilities.
- Spearheaded major projects involving infrastructure upgrades, hardware/software
installations, system maintenance, and seamless integration to ensure consistency,
compatibility, and operational excellence.
- Developed and deployed project management models that streamlined workflows, reduced
redundancies, and improved organizational efficiency.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key organizations, vendors, and consultants,
demonstrating exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Successfully negotiated and secured critical contracts, contributing to the company’s growth
and market presence.
- Founded and built an IT company from the ground up, leveraging a bootstrap budget and
personal dedication to achieve annual revenues exceeding $1.5 million.
- Conducted in-depth discovery sessions with customers to assess technical requirements and
propose tailored IT solutions.
- Spearheaded cloud adoption strategies, guiding clients through migration to AWS, Azure, and
hybrid environments.
- Partnered with sales teams to exceed revenue targets, achieving [X]% annual growth in
enterprise sales.
- Acted as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring alignment between IT investments and business
objectives.

The AI🦾Entrepreneur | AI | Solutions Architect | Expert in Process Automation, Cloud Computing & Digital Transformation

Accomplished IT professional with over 20 years of leadership and hands-on experience in networking, cloud solutions, and enterprise IT operations. Specialized in Azure migrations, Digital Transformation and Automation, cloud architecture, and advanced networking solutions. 

Proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams, optimizing IT infrastructure, and delivering innovative solutions that align with business goals. I thrive on challenging the status quo, leveraging emerging technologies to drive innovation and align with business objectives. As the founder of several tech companies, I've mastered the art of translating complex concepts into actionable strategies. I'm committed to fostering innovation, driving continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional value to drive organizational growth.

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