John Rizzo

I have a deep passion for technology and where it will bring us in the future. I focus on vision but with a realistic view on how to achieve success. As a futurist and innovator I know that without business success even the best innovation will fall to the wayside. As an executive I get the job done by using cutting edge business, strategic and technical skills. I also have a strong ability to truly connect with customers. My experience is drawn from various responsibilities that include: coding as a senior software/staff engineer for advanced technology teams, technical business development, software architecture, mergers and acquisitions experience, advising start-ups in the mobile space on technology/investments/product positioning/customer goals and in my current role as VP R&D; Strategy. My background includes: designing/architecting mobile data systems and applications, evangelizing products and ideas, technical business development, international sales, leading and executing wireless efforts/strategies for global and international companies. I have deep experience working with and displaying leadership in technology communities and community driven products and standards and I know how to negotiate to meet the goals of the companies involved in these communities. "I am seeking to help companies shape their mobile strategies and to navigate and meet the challenges of the mobile world."