Network Allies, LLC provides embedded computing products and services to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Independent Software Vendor (ISV) and Government markets. Our technical solutions expertise focuses on open system standards, using both off-the-shelf and custom designed technology. We support customers looking to maintain a lean and flexible operating environment by operating as an extension of their organization. The company, headquartered in Massachusetts, was founded by a group of senior technology executives with an extensive history of designing and bringing to market scores of successful commercial products.
Jim Reinhold has 20+ years experience in high technology engineering and executive management. He has served as President of EBS, President of Aurora Technologies and General Manager of Carlo Gavazzi Computer Systems. Jim was also an Executive Vice President at Texas Microsystems, a senior manager at SUN Microsystems, and held senior engineering and management positions at Apollo Computer. Jim started his career as a Member of the Technical Staff at Bell Laboratories. Jim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Bucknell University, a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University, and a Master's degree in Applied Management from Lesley College.
Dave Meier is a senior technical executive with over 25 years of demonstrated excellence in engineering management, product development, and project and program management. His background includes a range of companies from large enterprises to start-ups - including Hewlett Packard, Apollo Computer, Avid Technology, and LifeClips, Inc. Mr. Meier has led both small and large engineering teams (100+). As Vice President of Hardware Engineering at Avid Technology, he was instrumental in delivering products that formed the basis for the company's revenue growth from $80M to over $400M. At Hewlett Packard's Workstation Division, Mr. Meier was responsible for products that accounted for 40% of his division's revenues.
Evan Elkington has held industry related business development and sales positions for over 15 years. In his 10 years as a Business Development Manager at Trilogic Systems he was responsible for the company’s largest customer acquisitions which contributed to 100% revenue growth over a three year period. At Suntron he was instrumental in the division’s 45% sales growth over a two year period. His extensive sales background includes an in-depth expertise in open systems technology. Evan has managed business development relationships with corporate technology partners such as Intel and Motorola. Mr. Elkington holds Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Joe Cipriano has held various senior management positions in engineering, and operations over the last 25 years. His background includes over 15 years of technical management experience at Textron Systems Division, 7 years with Trilogic Systems in operations and engineering management as well as his role as senior business manager at Suntron. He has in-depth experience in the systems integration industry with organizing and managing cross functional teams. At Trilogic Systems and Suntron he was responsible for managing the very profitable, high complexity customer programs in both military and commercial sectors.
Tony Carchedi has over 25 years experience as an engineering and operations manager in the high-tech industry. His career has covered both product development and manufacturing operation roles. Mr. Carchedi has expertise in the areas of new product introduction, project and program management, product lifecycle methodology, systems integration, and manufacturing engineering. Mr. Carchedi has held senior management positions with Sycamore Networks, Avid Technology, Hewlett-Packard, Apollo Computer, Computervision, and Data General. Mr. Carchedi holds a BSEE from the University of Massachusetts.