At CFO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Dallas based CFO’ operating in the Information Technology space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Robert Bodnar
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Masergy Communications
Rob Bodnar has served as Masergy’s Chief Financial Officer and Secretary since August 2005 and was additionally named Executive Vice President in July 2010. Mr. Bodnar is responsible for formulating capital formation strategy and coordinating M&A activities in addition to leading the finance, legal and human resources organizations at Masergy. Prior to Masergy, Mr. Bodnar served as Vice President and CFO at Covaro Networks, a manufacturer of networking hardware, which was sold to ADVA Optical Networking in 2006. Previously, Mr. Bodnar worked in a variety of senior financial and accounting positions at Metera Networks, Spaghetti Warehouse restaurants and KPMG. Mr. Bodnar holds an MBA from Baylor University and a bachelor’s in business administration from Texas A&M University.
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About Masergy Communications: Masergy is a managed services and cloud communications provider delivering customized, high-performance platforms that help businesses
Richard Deggs
Chief Financial Officer of Procera Networks
As CFO, Richard provides Sandvine with over 17 years of financial and management expertise in technology, software and telecommunications to the company. Prior to joining Sandvine, he served as VP, Finance and CFO for Tektronix Communications (a Danaher Company), a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation. During his tenure as CFO of Tektronix Communications, the company’s revenue grew at 13% CAGR to greater than $450M and operating profits expanded at 27% CAGR to greater than $125M. He played significant roles in acquiring 4 companies resulting in approximately $500M of deployed strategic capital. Prior to Tektronix Communications, he also held significant financial management roles at Inet Technologies and Sterling Software. He holds a MBA in Finance from Texas Christian University and a BBA in Finance from Midwestern State University.
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About Procera Networks: Procera Networks delivers internet intelligence solutions such as deep packet inspection, policy charging and data analytics.
Chris Gummer
Chief Financial Officer of HAWK Network Defense
Chris Gummer joined HAWK in March 2016.. Chris has a broad range of accounting and financial experience as an operator and consultant to clients for over 15 years. In 2000, Chris joined Financial Computer Software where he spent 7 years helping build the world leader in Asset Management Software and Leverage Loan Data. Through those years Mr. Gummer worked in a variety of roles, often consulting with CFOs and their accounting departments on how to improve their processes, create efficiencies and reduce costs through the use of technology. His experience includes being CFO of a steel construction company where he transformed the administration of the company, revamping the financial processes of the company decreased collection times, increased recognized revenue, and resolved several regulatory issues. Chris graduated from SMU with a BBA in Accounting.
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About HAWK Network Defense: HAWK Network Defense provides an innovative Big Data Security Analytics (BDSA) platform.
Kevin Ooley
Chief Financial Officer & President of DataBank
Kevin Ooley has served as the Chief Financial Officer of DataBank since 2011. He has over 20 years of extensive experience in delivering shareholder value through the creation and implementation of growth and operational strategies. Prior to joining DataBank, Ooley served as the CFO for the Thompson Media Group and as a Principal at Lovett Miller & Co., a growth capital private equity firm based in Florida. He was also a Director of Strategy for iXL Enterprises and a Manager in Accenture’s Strategic Services practice. Ooley holds a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master of Business Administration from Duke University.
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About DataBank: DataBank is an information management and security company offering customized technology solutions to businesses.
Scott Williams
COO, CFO, Co-Founder of Quince Imaging
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About Quince Imaging: Quince Imaging is a premier image display, content delivery, video production technology and services company for live events.
Malik Ahmad
Chief Financial Officer of CRITICAL TECHNOLOGIES
Malik joined our team in 2012 with outstanding qualifications in finance and accounting, and in particular the document management and automation industry. Prior to joining CT, Malik was with SOURCECORP since 1999, where he had a number of senior roles including head of finance for their BPO division, and most recently as the Corporate Director of Finance & Analysis, responsible for financial analysis, strategic planning, risk management, government contracting, and M&A including the merger of SOURCECORP and HOV Services. Prior to this assignment, he was the VP of Finance for the BPO Division, where he developed financial performance plans for major accounts, government, and Mexico operations. Malik also has considerable small-company experience, working to assimilate many of SOURCECORP’S technology and services acquisitions. He started his career as an auditor with Ernst & Young, and moved to financial analysis and M&A roles in Dallas at KPMG Peat Marwick, CareSelect, and International Capital Management. Malik holds a BS in Accounting from The University of Texas at Dallas. He is a Certified Public Accountant.
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About AFS CFO Consulting Services, CRITICAL TECHNOLOGIES: Critial Technologies is an independent software vendor focusing on hosted and licensed ERM and image document management software.
Chris Cunningham
Chief Financial Officer of HVE ConneXions
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About HVE ConneXions, Unified ConneXions: HVE ConneXions is one of the fastest growing technology providers of next generation storage and virtualization solutions.
Mark Williamson
Chief Financial Officer of Future Com
Mark Williamson has been with Future Com since 2001 where he has held the positions of VP of Operations, COO, and his current as position of CFO. Mark has implemented enhanced funding sources for providing capital and capturing growth, and has developed forecasting, budgeting, finance restructuring, and matrix management fundamentals.
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About Future Com: Future Com is a security and network management company.
Yasu Miyazawa
Chief Financial Officer of SolQuanta Texas
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About SolQuanta Texas: SolQuanta Texas combine face 2 face (F2F) direct sales, with technology and overseas labor to collapse the cost.
Benson Osagiede
CFO of TinkerTech
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About TinkerTech: TinkerTech is a social networking platform for the Tech Community and Startups