Mahshad Koohgoli has more than 25 years of experience in the technology industry, including successfully managing three companies from the ground up. Previously, he was founder and CEO of Nimcat Networks (acquired by Avaya in 2005) and founder of Spacebridge Networks and Lantern Communications Canada. Prior to these ventures, Mahshad held various technical, marketing, and senior roles in Newbridge Networks, Bell Northern Research, and Nortel. Mahshad has a BSc and a PhD from the University of Sussex, England.