Executive Profile
As a leader, entrepreneur, and business development professional, Dave's personal challenge has been to create or be a part of an organization that allows him to capitalize on the next generation of collaborative technology innovation. He brings 15 years in the computer software industry to his quest along with high energy, focus, intensity, and the perseverance to generate success.
Dave's current challenge is the founding and operation of KMDM Group, Inc., a leader in mobile applications and communications software development. He is concurrently the CEO of KMDM Group and President and Founder of MyMobileBrand™, a niche mobile consulting business, developed the patent pending MyMobileBrand™ solution with co-Founder Michael Buonomo from Nokia. This platform for mobile content aggregation, CRM, and mobile loyalty rewards for consumers started early in 2009 and remains in stealth mode until the release of our platform January 2010.
Prior to KMDM he was managing an IT process improvement practice for BMG, Inc. where he led the N. American operations for key industry segments and also open their European operations.
Through 2002 Dave was as Chief Operating Officer of Viridien Technologies, Inc. Viridien was a $25m profitable 'Next Generation eTechnology' firm driving the convergence of internet solutions, emerging networks, and mobile devices to enterprise clients for unparalleled collaboration and productivity. There he was responsible for leading the Sales, Marketing, and Solutions Delivery teams of Viridien's 120 employees. Dave worked directly with Viridien's marquee and most innovative clients, developing business and extending capabilities ranging from desktop interfaces to the wireless internet for large enterprises.
Prior to joining Viridien, Dave consulted to Perot Systems Time0 engineering group responsible for providing sophisticated internet market-maker solutions to the firm's clientele world-wide. He supported the IPO preparation of Perot for one of the strongest IPO's of 1998 by assisting with operational, staffing, and corporate integration strategies alongside a world-class leadership team.
Before taking on the role at Perot Systems, Mr. Micalizzi was the Director then subsequently VP of Sullivan and Cogliano's Software and Information Technology Consulting Company. In these roles, he was responsible for the P&L including Sales, Marketing, and the technical teams. Apart from the Software and IT Consulting Company, Dave developed two start-ups within S&C in 1996, one in the eSolutions space and the other in the networking industry. This company supported network design and rollout for enterprises. The second company, called the S&C Solutions Consulting Group was an early market entrant web development organization that turned a profit its first month of full operation.
Lastly, while at Sullivan and Cogliano, Dave created a model office with templates and plug-in processes to open consulting offices successfully in Chicago, Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Most of Dave's responsibilities kept him directly involved with customers and solutions from initial sales through to closed and delivered business.
He began his career in the consulting industry as a technical recruiter and transitioned into account management and high level project consulting and management for KENDA Systems. He was recognized annually for company individual performance awards and put in a management development ‘fast track’ for future growth. Additionally, Dave worked for IBM and Nynex in a consulting capacity where he gained an understanding of large corporations' operations and needs.