Michael Davis

Economic and Technology Policy Analyst

SRI International

(Non-Profit; Research industry)

November 2008 — Present (9 months)

Michael Davis is an Economic and Technology Policy Analyst at SRI International, specializing in innovation policy, technology-based economic development, benchmarking, and policy implementation. Mr. Davis has identified opportunities for clients in a broad range of fields, including information communications technology, energy, business development, and entrepreneurship. To identify trends and opportunities, Mr. Davis employs a range of tools including statistical, business, and predictive analysis using SPSS/SAS, bibliometric analysis with datamining, organizational behavior analysis, and intercultural competency development. Since joining SRI's Middle East operations, Mr. Davis has played a significant role in expanding SRI's Middle East headquarters.
Operations Manager

Triple Zero Technologies, LLC

(Information Technology and Services industry)

June 2005 — July 2008 (3 years 2 months)

As the Operations Manager and owner of Triple-Zero Technologies, my responsibilities included day-to-day management, business development, strategy/business planning, pre-sales consulting, business requirements analysis, technology implementation, staff/contractor management, customer service/support, software licensing, and budgeting. My accomplishments are:

• Started, managed, and grew the business by 400% and increased the business lines by 300% from conception to business close
• Successfully managed a client's database application transformation through two life cycles: from single user MS Access database to ASP-driven/web-based MS Access application to ASP.NET-driven/web-based MS SQL Server application
• Provided expert advice and implementation regarding web technologies and their relationship to Section 508 (accessibility) regulations enabling all clients to maintain U.S. federal funding
• Closed company to pursue a career in the United Arab Emirates
Graduate Research Assistant

University of Denver

(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

September 2007 — June 2008 (10 months)

As the Graduate Research Assistant for Dr. Doug Allen, Director, Global Programs at the Daniels College of Business, I was responsible for researching global opportunities for the College. In addition, I was responsible for collaborating with Dr. Allen and presenting our findings to College administration. My accomplishments are:

• Quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed the College’s resources to create a projected investment and ROI for the Daniels College of Business Global Strategy Task Force proposal
• Coordinated with the Director of Global Business Programs to create, revise, and present the final proposal to the Daniels’ executive management team
• Participated on the Global Strategy Steering Committee creating the College’s international business strategy
Graduate Student Counselor

University of Denver, Daniels College of Business

(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

January 2007 — April 2008 (1 year 4 months)

As a Graduate Student Counselor for Daniels College of Business, I was responsible for coordinating communication efforts with prospective Master degree students at the College. My accomplishments are:

• Improved the interactions with Daniels College of Business inquiries and applicants by operationalizing and standardizing the communication protocols
• Researched and reported missing quantifiable variables within the application process for the College
Business Development Intern

Mescalero Apache Indian Tribe

(Farming industry)

June 2007 — February 2008 (9 months)

As the Tribe's Business Development Intern, I was responsible for working on a team that evaluated and recommended new opportunities for the Tribe's greenhouse operations. My accomplishments are:

• Carried out a detailed business analysis of the Tribe’s Greenhouse including SWOT, energy, operations, human resources, product, and facilities analysis
• Conducted an in-depth business analysis in the agricultural and sustainable energy industries including market size/segmentation, competition, and long term growth
• Constructed income and cash flow statements for the past five years from invoices, research, and personal communication
• Using the constructed financial statements, developed a bear, bull, and probable case scenario (cash flow, profit, and loss) for proposed capital expenditure investments
• Coordinated and synthesized the efforts of many stakeholders into a common vision
• Wrote and presented a final business, operations, and financial plan to the Tribal Council
Adjunct Instructor

CollegeAmerica

(Information Technology and Services industry)

September 2005 — June 2006 (10 months)

As an Adjunct Instructor at CollegeAmerica, I was responsible for course design, instruction material selection, equipment management, classroom management, student instruction and evaluation, and administrative duties. The College was designed as a condensed instructional college consisting of 4-hour sessions, 4 days a week, 48 weeks a year. This fast paced environment necessitated the need for a mixed theoretical and hands-on instruction. My accomplishments are:

• Instruct students on all levels of computer technology including Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) testing, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) testing, operating systems, network setup, design, and troubleshooting
• Successfully teach multiple classes in a single classroom with different student knowledge levels
• Teach students in project management techniques related to technology
Application and Development Team Leader

University of Iowa

(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)

June 2002 — June 2005 (3 years 1 month)

As Application and Development Team Leader at the Center for Disabilities and Development (CDD), I was responsible for working with numerous stakeholders, to develop, design, project manage, obtain buy-in, program, implement, and provide customer support for technology projects. My accomplishments are:

• Managed a multicultural IT team to accomplish the organization’s goals
• Co-created, managed, designed, implemented, and supported an ASP and SQL Server-driven Intranet management system that provides reporting and paperless workflows for CDD staff resulting in streamlined employee processing within the Center
• Led the Center’s development of an ASP, SQL, and CSS-driven Internet site as the technical project manager resulting in a website updateable by non-technical staff
• Left position to pursue Master degrees in another city
Technical Support

Applied Systems

(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Computer Software industry)

2001 — 2002 (1 year)

As Software Support Technician at Applied Systems, I was responsible for providing day-to-day support to independent insurance agents using The Agency Manager software package. My responsibilities included troubleshooting end user errors, technical errors, and providing best practice advise when using the software.
Operations Manager

Coe-Truman Technologies

(Information Technology and Services industry)

February 2000 — September 2001 (1 year 8 months)

As Operations Manager, my responsibilities included day-to-day management, customer relationship management (40 annual clients), bidding/estimating, pre-sales consulting, system configuration, staff management, customer support, resource allocation, and budgeting. My accomplishments are:

• Reduced the number of over budget projects by 73% within one annual contract cycle by monitoring and adjusting resources
• Solicited and consolidated user and client feedback resulting in improving the core software product and encouraging the product team to work from a common list of proposed enhancements
• Successfully managed the design and implementation of an ASP/SQL-driven customer relationship management tool that logged technical support inquires to provide useful metrics for our client base and account executives
• Created written standards for the QA/QC processes that reversed a downward spiral of low quality deliverables and product release bugs
• Left for family reasons
Principal/Owner

Rural Amerika, Inc.

(Events Services industry)

August 1996 — December 1999 (3 years 5 months)

As the principal and owner of Rural Amerika, Inc., I was the sole driver of all processes including business development, project management, marketing, event planning, staff management, and all related business operations. My accomplishments are:

• Developed, planned, managed, and promoted twenty-five productions with an average of 500 attendees per event
• Successfully opened a vinyl record shop as both an additional business line and as a marketing tool for the concert productions

Michael Davis’s Education

University of Denver - Daniels College of Business

International Master of Business Administration , 2005 — 2008

Activities and Societies:

- International MBA Student of the Year: 2008;
- Team Captain, 1st Place 2007 Race and Case Internal Competition Team;
- President, Association for International Management: 1/2007 - 3/2008;
- Director of Communication Technologies, Association for International Management: 12/2005 - 12/2006;
- Student Representative, Daniels College of Business Global Strategy Steering Committee
- Member, Daniels Consulting and Strategy Group;
- Daniels Ambassador Program: 2006 - 2008;
University of Denver - Josef Korbel School of International Studies

Master of Art - Global Finance, Trade, and Economic Integration , 2005 — 2008
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business

B.B.S. , Management and Organizations , 2002 — 2005

Activities and Societies:

-Director of Daytime Activities - Campus Activities Board - 4/2003 - 12/2003;
-Film Director - Campus Activities Board - 4/2002 - 4/2003;
-Student Technology Advisory Committee - 1/2005 - 5/2005
-Driver - Dance Marathon - 2/2004
Parkland Community College

A.A.S. , Network System Administration , 1996 — 2001

DJ at student radio station: WPCD
Milwaukee School of Engineering

Computer Engineering 1995 — 1996