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Igor Shekhtman

Computer and Information Science graduate from Cleveland State University. Currently working as Chief Operating Officer at Clipta, Incorporated.

Headline: Entrepreneur
Website: http://www.clipta.com
Skills: Business, C/C++, HTML / CSS, Languages and Platforms, Management, Negotiation, Software Engineering, SQL, Web Development
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Interested in: Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup
Schools: Cleveland State University

WORK EXPERIENCE

Employer: Clipta Incorporated – Sunnyvale, California
Position: Chief Operating Officer
Time period: January 2007 - Present
Description: Managed accelerated growth program necessary for company’s short-term funding, long-term viability and the attraction of top talent. Established additional distribution channels through domestic and international direct offices and indirect partners. Identified, recruited, and hired staff, development, sales and support management.
- Followed through to the completion point development, marketing and distribution of Clipta’s News application for Apple IPhone and Apple IPod platforms.
- Accelerated standard process application approval and verification required by Mozilla Firefox internet browser from a standard approximate one-year period to one month. As a result, obtained a full public exposure and availability of Clipta’s Video Search and Download tool-bar add-on application for Mozilla Firefox internet browser.
- Signed contracts and general agreements with Clipta’s Video Search partners to maximize company’s exposure in the internet market.

Employer: A2Z Computers, Incorporated – Aurora, Ohio
Position: President and CEO
Time period: January 1992 - December 2006
Description: Utilized entrepreneurial ability, aggressive sales orientation, strategic business planning capabilities and strong management skills to launch this successful start-up computer manufacturing and distribution firm with over $12 million annual gross sales. Execute high-profile marketing and business development efforts, industry research, public relations, contract negotiations, inventory management and purchasing functions. Oversee all financial aspects for running a business while selecting, training and motivating a staff of 16 professionals.
- Led the organization through a period of sustained growth, quickly achieving profitability using selective print media advertising and national trade show participation to expand market share.
- Selectively recruited talented sales personnel that demonstrated personal drive and commitment to perform at optimum levels, leading to an overall 50% increase in annual sales.
- Tripled annual sales by transitioning company marketing strategy from printed media to the Internet.

Employer: Allen Bradley Company (Rockwell Automation) – Highland Heights, Ohio
Position: Software Engineer; Software Developer Intern
Time period: January 1988 - December 1992
Description: Software Engineer 1990 - 1992
Personally chosen from a competitive group of candidates to develop and test PLC-3, PLC-5 and PLC-5/250 programming software used in Programmable Logical Controllers for this leading global provider of industrial automation power, control and information systems and services that help manufacturers achieve a competitive advantage in their businesses.
- Spearheaded skillful automation of code testing by designing an interface module that would allow the entering of any sequence of keys from a pre-written script without the physical presence of a staff member.
- Capitalized on English and Russian bilingual communication skills to facilitate the establishment of a mutual business agreement and long-term relationship between VAZ Corporation and Allen Bradley.

Software Developer Intern 1988 - 1990
Gained valuable experience testing new and old programming code written by the company’s development team while attending college on a full-time basis.
- Contributed to achievement of the company’s growth objectives due to participation in the successful testing of PCL-5 programming software for new release to client base.

EDUCATION

University: Cleveland State University
Time period: 1990
Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer and Information Science

Igor Shekhtman

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    Clipta is the most intelligent video search engine on the Web, providing consumers easy access to the largest video index on the Web – anytime and anywhere.

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