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We have a seasoned team of executives, with prior working relationships and with proven records in both innovation and execution building advanced networking systems. This team has the demonstrated ability to establish strategic partnerships with customers and technology partners.

Gordon Almquist, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Prior to joining Strix Systems, Mr. Almquist served as vice president, finance & administration and CFO of Vertel Corp. where he led mergers and acquisitions. His career includes senior financial management roles at several publicly traded technology companies including vice president, finance and CFO of 3D Systems Corporation. Almquist is a certified public accountant with a bachelor's degree in business administration from California State University, Northridge.

Alexander Berg, VP of Research and Development

Previously VP of software engineering at Lucent Technologies Broadband Next Generation Division, Mr. Berg served as Director of Engineering at Ascend Communications. He also co-founded and served as CTO at start-up Alchemy Group. Prior to that he held senior positions at Retix. Berg holds a BSEE degree from California State University, Northridge.
Martin Levetin

Martin Levetin, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing

Mr. Levetin has held many significant industry positions throughout his esteemed career. Prior to joining Strix he was VP of NeoReach Wireless, where he pioneered the municipal wireless business, establishing a key position as a leading municipal wireless operator. Mr. Levetin was the founder and CEO of Evergreen Open Broadband, a pioneer in the wholesale wireless model, CEO of Sharegate and was the founder and COO of CopperCom, where he pioneered a new class of integrated voice-data DSL products. Among other positions, Mr. Levetin was the CEO of Socket Communications and a Venture Partner at Blueprint Ventures. He holds BS and PHD degrees in EE from Northeastern and an MS in Management from Pace University.

Bill Takanabe, VP Operations

Previously VP of  materials and logistics at Newport Corporation, a laser and motion technology company.  Mr. Takanabe  served as Director of Materials and Logistics at ADC Fibermux Corp.  His career includes management roles at several publicly traded technology companies including Micropolis Corp. and Dataproducts Corp. Mr. Takanabe holds a Bachelor of Science degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

 

Board of Directors

Gordon Almquist, Chief Executive Officer
Bob Obuch, Palomar Ventures
Tom Peterson, El Dorado Ventures
Blake Modersitzki, UV Partners
Bruce MacNaughton, Crosslink Capital