Education
George Mason University
Bachelors of Science, Economics 1991-09-01 - 1996-12-01Lake Braddock Secondary School
Advanced Studies Diploma, Advanced Studies Degree Focused on Math & Sciences 1986-09-01 - 1991-05-01Work Experience
Gryphon Venture Partners, L.P.
Current
Gryphon Venture Partners, L.P.
Emplifi
2017-02-01 - 2018-02-01
Emplifi
aramco
2012-09-01 - 2016-08-01
aramco
NeoNova Network Services
2009-01-01 - 2009-01-01
NeoNova Network Services
Deloitte
2007-02-01 - 2008-08-01
Deloitte
Washington Capital Ventures, LLC
2001-09-01 - 2003-02-01
Washington Capital Ventures, LLC
EY
1999-05-01 - 2001-06-01
EY
Comerica Bank
1998-01-01 - 1999-01-01
Comerica Bank
Digex
1995-01-01 - 1996-01-01
Digex
American Management Systems (F.K.A. Vredenburg)
1994-01-01 - 1995-01-01
American Management Systems (F.K.A. Vredenburg)
Skills
Summary
With nearly three decades at Gryphon Venture Partners, my expertise includes driving strategic growth through Venture Capital (VC) investment and corporate development expertise as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). I have successfully secured partnerships with industry giants, integrating AI with customer relationship management to strengthen market positions and increase financial returns. My role is to find and close investments, strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and divestitures that accelerate growth and conquer new markets in the telecommunication, SaaS, cloud, FinTech, and blockchain sectors. I also provide financial leadership and guidance to portfolio companies and clients. I leverage my experience as a CFO, VC, corporate development, strategy executive, and board member in every aspect of growing companies. I have a proven track record of generating exceptional returns in delivering, having delivered over $1.456 billion in funding and exits, with an 80.96% success rate and an 88% Internal Rate of Return (IRR). I am recognized as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on emerging technological trends and shifts and their impact on business models and competitive advantages. I am passionate about innovation, excellence, and value creation, and I enjoy working with visionary entrepreneurs and leaders who share the same vision. My mission is to help transform the telecom and cloud industries with cutting-edge solutions and strategies.