Michael S. F.

Background

About Michael S. F.

Retired executive manager with engineering degrees and 40 years of practical experience in general management, engineering, R&D and operations, product and business development, product line management and marketing in the semiconductor, telecommunications, computer-telephony, software, network equipment and network security industries. Proven track record as CEO, COO, Vice-President, General Manager, Advisor and Board Member. Background in engineering, R&D and operational management, new product introduction, business development, marketing, equity financing and building and retaining engineering, sales, marketing and management teams. Senior management roles in corporate, business unit and start-up environments at Mitel Semiconductor (VP R&D), Mitel Corporation (VP Product Planning, GM of Client-Server Telecom Group), Vienna Systems (VP Business Development), Newbridge Networks (AVP Emerging Business Group, AVP Internetworking Solutions), Chrysalis-ITS (COO), Symagery Microsystems (President and CEO) and Microbridge Technologies (President and CEO). Strong strategic thinker and team player, utilizing solid leadership and problem solving skills with a bottom line focus. Specialties include: Team Building, Product Line Management, Technology Implementation and Deployment, Problem Solving, Business Development, and Start-up Financing. Amateur Historian and author. Published multiple articles and first book on 18th and 19th Century "Coin Scales - English and European Rockers and Balances with Their Markings". 1st Edition released May 2013, Current 5th Edition released May 2018. See Publications below. Chief Warden of Camp 12 of the Iron Ring Society of Canada. Board member of the Capital Angel Network of Ottawa. Angel investor and advisor to several Cybersecurity and Cryptographic solutions companies. Business Opportunity reviewer with Lead to Win.