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Executive Team

Ozzie Diaz: AirPatrol CEO
Ozzie Diaz
President and CEO
Ozzie Diaz was previously the Chief Technology Officer for Wireless and Mobility at Hewlett Packard, and is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years experience in management, marketing, business development and leadership.

Mr. Diaz brings to AirPatrol an impressive professional history in the wired and wireless networking, security, and mobile/cellular technology industries. His work in Systems Engineering, Marketing and Business Development for companies such as HP, Firetide, AirFlow Networks and Bivio Networks, as well as his telecom architecture work for companies such as Motorola and Cisco all testify to his experience in both Fortune 100 enterprises and early stage, venture-backed companies.

His commitment to homeland security and public safety is evident in the published paper titled “Utility of Broadband Wireless: A Technology Roadmap for Disaster Response”, created for a broadband wireless and emergency preparedness strategy in cooperation with the Worldwide Consortium for the Grid (W2COG).
He also writes regularly at his blog, www.ozziediaz.com.

John Ward Rotter: AirPatrol COO / CFO
John Ward Rotter, P.E.
COO / CFO
John Ward Rotter joined AirPatrol in 2008 bringing proven operations methodologies, broad management experience and fiscal expertise to the Corporation. His background ranges from executing complex financial transactions to managing large scale engineering projects overseas. Mr. Rotter has created structures and systems to manage organizational change in dynamic work environments.

Mr. Rotter served as director and executive officer of The Echelon Group Inc, a diversified financial services company since its formation in 1988. Mr. Rotter was a Co-Founder and served as Chief Financial Officer for Point West Capital Corporation from 1992-2004. Mr. Rotter has extensive experience as a Director, serving on both public and private company boards. Prior thereto, Mr. Rotter served as an officer in the United States Army (Corps of Engineers) after graduating from the United States Military Academy. He has a Professional Engineering license from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Daniel A. Madey: Managing Director of Engineering
Daniel A. Madey
Senior Director, Product Management and Systems Engineering
Dan Madey has over 17 years of experience in advanced technology developments and specializes in Computer and Information Security. He has served a broad range of customers in commercial and federal markets, and has held positions spanning technical, product development, business development, and contractual responsibilities.

Prior to joining AirPatrol, Dan was a Program Manager with Harris Corporation RF Communications Division, where he oversaw the development of security-critical systems used to secure wired and wireless communications. Dan also worked as a Systems Engineer and Program Manager with Strategic Analysis, Inc., where he oversaw the development and fielding of several DARPA-funded wireless systems. Prior to joining Strategic Analysis, Dan worked for the General Electric Corporate Research and Development Center on development of Advanced Materials for applications within GE Business Units.

Dan holds a BS in Physics from Loyola College, an MS in Materials Science and Engineering from Penn State University, and an MS in Computer Science (Concentration in Information Security) from Johns Hopkins University.

Mitchell Burton: AirPatrol Chief Engineer
Mitchell Burton
Chief Engineer
Mitchell Burton is a professional Engineer with more than 24 years of experience in a variety of engineering technical and management roles with a range of technology ventures. These ventures have included work with radio frequency telecommunications, digital signal processing, semiconductor, software, consulting, and Internet technologies. Among other experience, Mr. Burton served as Engineering Manager at Sierra Semiconductor (DSP-based digital audio system), Engineering Manager at Novatel Communications (cellular telephony systems), CTO at Sentry Telecom (Enterprise Voice communications security), CTO at Cirond Technology (Wireless Security), and President/CEO of Headline Technologies Ltd.