Samuel Harper
Entrepreneur and Global Project Executive
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GLOBAL SENIOR IT and OPERATIONS MANAGER providing strategic technical and project management experience and a 20+ year technical career in multiple industries including financial services, software development, and professional services. Expertise lies in strategic IT operations, technology vision and roadmap development, project management, multi-million dollar program management, e-commerce development and management, offshore strategies, and multi-cultural team leadership.
* Global Experience. Managed technical teams and projects in Switzerland, Sweden, Netherlands, England, Germany, France, Hungary, Ireland, the Czech Republic, and India. Traveled globally to open new offices, sustain software development centers, speak at conferences, pursue business opportunities, and strengthen customer relationships.
* Technology Overview. Developed specialization in Cloud Computing infrastructures, e-commerce platform software, global software systems, online interactive systems, consumer focused interactive software, and integrated CRM and accounting systems.
* Global Experience. Managed technical teams and projects in Switzerland, Sweden, Netherlands, England, Germany, France, Hungary, Ireland, the Czech Republic, and India. Traveled globally to open new offices, sustain software development centers, speak at conferences, pursue business opportunities, and strengthen customer relationships.
* Technology Overview. Developed specialization in Cloud Computing infrastructures, e-commerce platform software, global software systems, online interactive systems, consumer focused interactive software, and integrated CRM and accounting systems.
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Marital status
Married -
Work permit
Permit B -
Birthdate
06/04/1968 - 43 years old
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Address
210 Rockview
92612 Irvine
United States
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Email
sampyxis@gmail.com
Experience
Co-Founder
January 2011 - Current position
SuperKablamo, LLC,
- Coming soon - social game apps and platform.
Founder and President
August 2009 - Current position
Super Cloud IT, LLC,
- Super Cloud IT leverages enterprise cloud apps and services to power business operations and development. Together, founders Sam Harper and Will Merydith bring over 40 years of experience in IT along with a passion to support organizations in adopting value driven cloud solutions.
Sam and Will started Super Cloud IT in order to provide a way for small to medium sized organizations to have access to an experienced, dedicated, friendly and affordable IT team. No matter the size of your organization, you can take advantage of cloud services -- make Super
Co-Founder
April 2008 - August 2009
3mix, Inc.,
- Spearhead sales operations for a start-up company that provides free Internet-based software applications and supports musicians and global record companies desiring to distribute and manage musical content through an online platform. Hit the ground running to architect a robust business plan, and form strategic partnerships.
Visionary technology leadership role entails IT consulting, new technology product development, go-to-market strategies, technology contract administration, Profit & Loss management, and general business management.
* Successfully negotiated deals with major record studios that enabled company to have access to their music content, and helped promote content for record companies.
* Generated new business by developing innovative business opportunities and cultivating strong partnerships with several record labels.
* Developed a new IT infrastructure to support all content tracking and distribution activities.
Co-Founder/CEO
August 2006 - August 2009
ScribeStorm, Inc.,
- Co-founded new business, and initially focused on business plan development and venture capital funding. Led operations and sales of a software company specializing in creating online advertising opportunities and developing an interactive music market.
Co-launched 3mix.com, providing musicians and independent labels with the tools to publish music and merchandise.
Contributed to business success through sales and consulting office management, general business operations, Profit & Loss management, sales team collaboration, and strategic industry partnerships.
* Forged solid partnerships with industry giants such as Microsoft, Technicolor, and Toshiba, and persuaded leaders to sell the company’s interactive HD-DVD software product.
* Presided over the establishment of a new technical infrastructure to operate and support a consumer interactive DVD software on behalf of Warner Music Group. Persuaded executives to provide company with floor space and sales opportunities during the Consumer Electronics Show.
* Structured an effective sales plan that engaged both the technical and music industry, and convinced leaders on the value of integrating the company’s technology product into their interactive DVDs
Founder, CEO
August 2001 - January 2007
Retail Technology Partners,
- Senior executive directing a holding company that managed 13 e-commerce sites and participated in a joint venture focused on the manufacturing industry. Founded company, and immediately authored a significant business plan, secured capital funding, hired a technical team to create e-commerce software applications, and guided team that created a comprehensive technology infrastructure in a .NET environment.
Presided over technology, sales, operations, research & development, finance, and human resources activities for the US and Canadian offices. Span of control involved Profit & Loss management, financial oversight, business management, technology vendor contract negotiations, technical decision making, technical vision and direction, technology optimization, new technology evaluations, and financial and CRMs system integration.
* Played a pivotal role in capturing $1 million in sales during the second year of operations.
* Supported bottom-line performance by negotiating win-win deals with technology vendors.
* Developed e-commerce software from ground zero and seamlessly integrated accounting and CRM systems.
* Established a significant joint venture manufacturing relationship with a company in Canada which provided the platform for production of one of the company’s most successful products.
Founder and CEO
September 1998 - August 2001
Pyxis International,
- Directed a diverse global consulting and software development company that had offices in Switzerland, the US, Czech Republic, and India. Secured venture capital funding to support the company and provide the framework for corporate success. Accountable for Profit & Loss management, financial management, technology leadership, sales and marketing, and more.
* Negotiated and won several million dollar projects executed in the USA and Europe, and planned and managed all corporate projects.
* Recognized need to establish two software development centers, and set up global sales offices to support a rapidly growing customer base.
* Convinced executives leading a UK company to form a strategic partnership and joint venture, and represent Pyxis by establishing several sales offices inside their existing global offices.
Senior Consultant
November 1994 - October 1998
Cambridge Technology Partners,
- Responsible for client/project management for multiple projects in the Zurich area.
Responsibilities include P&L management, project resource management, and client contracts.
Clients include Zurich Insurance, Sunrise Telecommunications, and Nestle.
Tweets
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Skills
General
- IT Innovation Culture Development, E-Commerce Software Development, IT Planning and Development, Strategic Technology Outsourcing, IT and Business Problem Solving, Offshore Team Recruiting and Management, Enterprise Application Development, Global Customer Relationships, Executive Level and Board of Director Relationships, Multi-Cultural Team Recruiting and Management
