Octavio Morales

Summary

Proven High-Tech Executive with extensive accomplishments in the LAN, MAN, and Data Center markets – at the semiconductor, systems, and service provider levels. Over 30 years of accomplishments at leading startups and established companies, including TierPoint (acquired by Cequel, now TierPoint, LLC), World Wide Packets (acquired by Ciena, ~$300 Million), Alcatel, Packet Engines (acquired by Alcatel, ~$325 Million), and NCR. Instrumental in raising several hundred Million dollars in equity and debt financing, while returning Billions of dollars in value. Strong background in product management, product and channel marketing, marketing management, P&L management, marketing communications, strategic marketing, and executive management. Proven ability developing solution strategies, releasing products on schedule, and driving revenue and profitability. Bilingual (English/Spanish). Currently serves on the Board of Trustees, and the Advisory Board for the School of Business, at Whitworth University, in Spokane, WA. Also serves on the WA State Board for Communities in Schools of WA, a part of the nation's leading dropout prevention organization, working in public schools to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Co-founded, manages and coaches a select Girls Fastpitch Softball program aimed at true student-athletes seeking to excel in the classroom, on the softball diamond, and beyond high school. Founded in 2010, the program has placed a number of student-athletes at Colleges and Universities across the U.S. each year. Specialties: Product Management, Product Marketing, Channel Marketing, Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Branding, Go-to-market Strategies, Marketing Tactics, P&L Management, Executive Management.