Don’s career focus has been on operational gains through process improvement and applying proven technologies in SMBs and global companies. Don started his first entrepreneurial venture in 1987, founding an engineering services firm that developed patented operational technologies, selling the company in 2000. Subsequently he worked as an executive in mergers and acquisitions, focusing on operational improvements in acquired businesses. During that time Don began applying lean techniques and knowledge engineering with great success. Don works with domain experts, investors and customers applying a unique hybrid approach to develop SaaS solutions. Don is a published author and has contributed to the filing of several patents.

Cat’s extensive career in marketing, sales and business development ranges from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. Strong in both B2B and B2C marketing and sales strategies, she has a track record of adapting quickly to new market opportunities, and knack for identifying and leveraging disruption. Cat has directed several multi-million-dollar marketing and sales organizations as well as building and selling an experiential/new media marketing agency. Cat has also developed flexible sales and marketing processes that are used by many global organizations to systematically and quickly gain traction with stakeholders and customers. Cat has an educational background in mass communications and theatre, and a real-world business education from being a serial entrepreneur, working with business incubators, and learning from highly successful mentors.

Kushal is an Electronics Engineer with a specialization in embedded systems and mobile and satellite communications. His career spans 18 years employed primarily in the telecommunication and media processing space. Working in both the US and India, Kushal has experience in defining and implementing best practices in software research and development for multi-national, enterprise clients. Leveraging his experience in Radio Access Network (RAN) and video and image codecs and his knack for solving previously unsolved problems, Kushal brings unique expertise and insight to the Sky Peak Technologies advisory role.

Clients appreciate Michael’s ethical and forward-thinking approach and the time he takes to thoroughly understand their current and future needs so that he can offer solutions that will support their growth into the future. Michael has built his career in telecommunications by building trust among his clients as well as members of his successful sales teams. He has sold in and built teams in both the enterprise and small business markets. After 11 years with AT&T Enterprise working with Fortune 500 corporations in business development and forming marketing partnerships with colleges and universities, Michael developed opportunities for several startups including the early deployment phases of FTTH. Michael then entered the cable provider market with the mission to build and manage B2B sales teams for Adelphia. He built a 5 state regional sales organization from sales operations to Account Executives to create $2 million of new revenue in a 18 month period , At Comcast , as the Sr Manager of Sales and Marketing, Michael faced something new to cable, competition, with AT&T Uverse entering the Hartford, CT area. Quick sales and marketing strategy and implementation helped protect much of the market in the area. Most recently during his 11 years with Charter-Spectrum Business, Michael built a nationally ranked SMB sales team as well as led an enterprise sales team as the Director of Sales for the Northeast US for Spectrum Community Solutions. Michael injects energy into developing talented recruits, inspiring individuals as well as teams to set and achieve challenging goals and collaborate across boundaries to ensure that customers receive the best win win offer possible.

Peyton Grattino is a dedicated Full-Time Web/App Developer with a passion for creating innovative digital solutions. A recent graduate from Colorado Mesa University, he holds a degree in Computer Science, which has provided a solid foundation for his technical expertise.

Peyton's professional journey is marked by a strong proficiency in C++ and Python, languages that he loves working with to solve complex problems and build efficient applications. Beyond his professional skills, Peyton is also an Eagle Scout, a testament to his commitment, leadership, and perseverance.

When Peyton isn't coding, he enjoys immersing himself in books and engaging in the interactive worlds of video games. This balance of professional and personal interests helps him stay creative and motivated in all aspects of life.

I'm a systems engineer with a passion for software development and technology. I've worked on mobile projects for the last 8 years, and am currently a Senior Software Engineer at Sky Peak Tech. I'm also active in the tech community, giving talks and organizing events for the Google Developer Group in Guatemala.

I'm always looking for new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow. I'm passionate about building innovative solutions that positively impact the world. I'm excited to see what the future holds, and I'm confident I can significantly contribute to the tech community.

Joe Carder has just under two and half decades of experience working in the information technology field and began focusing on web applications and middleware systems in the late 1990s. In his current position as an Enterprise Architect with OpenLogic Joe works with a plethora of industries assisting organizations migrating to modern cloud native architectures, adopting DevOps best practices, migrating to and evangelizing open source software, and helping ensure organizations get the most out of their Information technology investments.

Franklin Lawson is the Lead Developer at Sky Peak Technologies, where he drives the innovation and technical development behind CORA Mobile Edge (ME). With over a decade of experience in telecommunications and mobile technology, Franklin brings a deep understanding of data optimization and network efficiency to his role. His expertise spans software architecture, mobile app development, and advanced network protocols, making him instrumental in creating Sky Peak’s cutting-edge, on-device content-shaping solution for MVNOs. Known for his hands-on approach and dedication to solving complex technical challenges, Franklin plays a key role in transforming Sky Peak’s vision into powerful, scalable solutions that enhance user experience and drive profitability for network operators.

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Holly Faber is a Colorado native and has worked in the areas of social media management, content creation, and video and podcast production throughout her career. Her skills vary in this new role of Executive Assistant to the CEO, Marketing Manager, and Sales Coordinator for Sky Peak Technologies.

Kristin McBreen is the Business and Marketing Operations Director at Sky Peak Technologies, where she leads strategic initiatives to drive growth, optimize operations, and elevate brand presence. With a strong background in marketing strategy, project management, and team leadership, Kristin plays a pivotal role in aligning Sky Peak Technologies' business objectives with impactful marketing efforts. She oversees end-to-end operations, from campaign development and market research to client engagement, ensuring Sky Peak Technologies' offerings resonate in the competitive telecommunications landscape. Known for her keen analytical skills and commitment to innovation, Kristin is instrumental in expanding Sky Peak Technologies' reach and enhancing its market impact, helping the company stay at the forefront of data optimization solutions for mobile network operators globally.

Blake graduated in May of 2023 with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. While working towards his degree, he spent a portion of it coding in C++, where he found his passion for coding. Blake took the job at SkyPeak Technologies because he could see that it would be a great place to grow professionally while producing work that would positively affect millions of people.

Sunil is a serial entrepreneur with a long track record of highly successful start-ups and enterprise ventures. Early in his career, Sunil began building new technologies and systems that would be sought after by the tech giants of the times like Sun Microsystems, Cisco and Intel. During the tough financial times of the early 2000s, Sunil raised millions of dollars in funding and led his ventures to eventual sales. To capitalize on his product building expertise, Sunil co-founded GS Lab in 2003 with the vision of building innovative products as a service to the global business markets. Bootstrapped by its founders, GS Lab grew organically and rapidly. Today, the company employs over 1000 people. In 2011, GS Lab incubated and spun out the video platform company kPoint Technologies for which Sunil is now the CEO. Sunil’s written works have been published in numerous journals, and he holds several patents.

Co-Founder of Startup Weekend and former CEO of UP Global and Chief Community Officer at Techstars. Since 2009, Marc has been a leader of the startup movement around the world. He has built and scaled programs that have served more than 500,000 entrepreneurs in over 700 cities and 142 countries around the world. At UP Global he managed a team of nearly 75 people with offices in 5 international locations and oversaw Startup Weekend, Startup Next, Startup Digest, Startup Week, and Startup America. He's worked with grassroots and political leaders from around the world as well as executives at many FT500 companies around innovation and entrepreneurship. Originally from the small town of Mammoth Lakes, CA, Marc found his way to Telluride in where he served as the Managing Director for the Telluride Venture Accelerator for two years before jumping into GCVF. He and his wife Ashley now live in Ridgway with their daughter, Lia.

Eddie Satterly is a Highly Motivated, Creative, and Versatile Executive with Comprehensive Experience in Information Technology Organizations. Serial Entrepreneur with 3 successful exits as well as working with private equity and as an advisor to grow, sell and take public companies across industries. Extensive experience in leading large globally distributed teams of developers, product managers and architects for Global 1000 clients as well as building teams from the ground up. Considered a Thought Leader in the Big Data, Cloud & Security space and known for public presentations and lectures at Universities. He is a Business-minded leader with a unique blend of technical knowledge, management expertise, corporate vision and the effective use of IT solutions to maximize business potential.