TechFocus Member Spotlight

First female CEO of Symmetry Software discusses dynamic growth

June 24, 2021

We are pleased to have Elizabeth Oviedo, CEO of Symmetry Software, on the TechFocus Member Spotlight. Oviedo began her career at Symmetry Software in 2012 as the Marketing Director and served as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) for five years before moving into the CEO role, becoming the company’s first female CEO and the second CEO only in over 37 years in business. As CSO Oviedo lead the company through a rapid phase of new product development and business growth.

TechFocus Member Spotlight: Carol Stewart, Vice President for UA Tech Parks Arizona

May 26, 2021

In this edition of the Tech Focus Member Spotlight, Carol Stewart, Associate Vice President for Tech Parks Arizona at the University of Arizona, discusses the role and impact of the Tech Parks and recent progress made at the University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) and the UA Tech Park at The Bridges.

AGM president discusses ways to protect your employees in uncertain times

April 13, 2021

Howard Stewart, President/CEO of AGM Container Controls speaks on this episode about how to protect your employees during uncertain times and how employee benefits have led to company success. AGM manufactures environmental control hardware for missiles, satellites, and the containers that transport missiles, engines, and other sensitive equipment.

TechFocus Member Spotlight: Encora

February 14, 2021

Joshua Kanter, chief marketing officer for Encora, spoke on this episode of TechFocus about the digital transformation happening now and how Encora’s services seamlessly extend its clients’ development teams. Encora is an established leader in outsourced product development services and specializes in innovation acceleration for leading-edge technology companies.

TechFocus Member Spotlight: Phocos

January 20, 2021

In this edition of TechFocus, we talk with James Polcyn, CEO at Phocos. Phocos was founded 20 years ago to bring reliable energy to those who do not have access to it. The regional offices provide local sales support, engineering, and R&D to serve their customers. Listen to hear Polcyn discuss how Phocos is creating a world class organization across multiple countries and cultures.

TechFocus Member Spotlight: IBM

December 5, 2020

In this TechFocus Member Spotlight, Calline Sanchez, Vice President of IBM Global TSS Service Planning and Premium Support and Tucson Site Leader, discusses IBM’s focus on cloud storage and augmented intelligence, the expansion of internship and training programs, and how IBM is using technology to implement its COVID-19 response.

TechFocus Member Spotlight: Paragon Space Development Corporation

October 23, 2020

Grant Anderson, President and CEO of Paragon Space Development Corporation, gives advice on retaining a strong, creative and productive workforce and what’s in store for the company’s future.

TechFocus Member Spotlight: Delta Technology

August 14, 2020

Contract manufacturing can smooth out the ups and downs of the automation industry and Tempe-based Delta Technology is pioneering a new and focused approach to truly partnering with their clients to accomplish this smooth transition.

LAVIDGE CIO Talks Retaining Top Talent and Solving Tough Problems

July 17, 2020

In this episode of TechFocus Member Spotlight, LAVIDGE Chief Innovation Officer Stephen Heitz discusses how LAVIDGE has survived the effects of COVID-19 and continues to thrive. “Our strength lies in finding new ways to solve tough problems. Bring us your toughest challenge. We believe in beating the unbeatable.”

TechFocus Member Spotlight – FreeFall5G

July 7, 2020

In this episode of TechFocus, hear how two leading Arizona early-stage companies, FreeFall Aerospace and Electronic Design & Development Corp, are disrupting the global 5G marketplace. Their new “FreeStar5G Antenna System” promises to accelerate 5G connectivity under newly formed venture FreeFall 5G, Inc.

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