Michael May's Resumé

Michael G. May

HIGHLIGHTS

• As principle investigator, successfully spearheaded a consortium of 5 institutions to win a Department of Education (NIDRR) grant of $2.25 mm in 2001.
• Achieved high visibility and sales in a variety of new ventures
• Recognized at the White house on three occasions and participated in scores of international media pieces
• Performed key roles on product introduction teams
• Proven results-oriented Management expertise
• Strong background in new product innovation, start-up and product introduction
• Successful CEO and manager in sales, marketing, and product management
• Adaptable and effective in U.S. and international markets

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Sendero Group LLC, Davis, CA. 2000 - Current
President and CEO
Software developers and manufacturers of a GPS navigation products.

Pulse Data HumanWare, Concord, CA. 2002 - 2003
Blindness Products Manager
Distributors of blindness and low vision products.

Arkenstone Inc., Moffett Field, CA. 1994 - 1999
Vice-President of Sales
Responsible for worldwide sales of adaptive computer equipment for persons with disabilities, including managing seven staff and 100 dealers. Generated over $6M in annual sales. Increased software sales by 10% or more each year. Instrumental in the development of a talking GPS Navigation System.

CustomEyes Computer Systems, Ashland, OR. 1991 - 1994
General Manager/Owner
Founded this company to provide customized adaptive computer systems for the blind. Became the fifth largest Arkenstone dealer worldwide and then sold the company.

Maytek Products, Talent, OR. 1988 - 1994
President/Owner
Manufactured specialized sports products and radiographic accessories.

Finial Technology, Sunnyvale, CA. 1984 - 1987
Marketing Manager
Assisted in raising $6.2M in venture capital, developed the world's first Laser Turntable and established worldwide distribution. Generated over 100 major media pieces.

TRW/ESL, Sunnyvale, CA. 1982 -1984
Member of the Technical Staff
Developed a new business area to provide high tech international political risk analysis.

Bank of California, San Francisco, CA. 1980 - 1982
Project Specialist, Interdepartmental Management Program
Involved in implementation of automated teller machines and wire transfer systems.

Central Intelligence Agency, McLean, VA. 1978 - 1979
Political Analyst
Analyzed and reported situations on classified matters in Africa.

EDUCATION

Masters in International Affairs, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, Washington D.C - 1979

Bachelors Degree in Political Science University of California, Davis, CA - 1976

AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS

Mike May has been a presenter and Keynote speaker at dozens of conferences around the world including the 1998 and 1999 International Conference on Wearable Computing. He was the Visiting Scholar at Western Michigan University on GPS and other Electronic Orientation Devices in 1998.

Commended personally at The White House by President Carter, President Reagan, and Vice-President Gore for his pioneering efforts in community and professional activities.

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