Our extraordinary consulting team is comprised of corporate managers with intensive, real world expertise – we become an extended arm to your organization. Our capability has been developed through our collective experience with global Fortune 500 companies, direct interaction with C-suite executives, and top-tier education. DataKey sets the bar high for our clients and even higher for ourselves.
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Ted S. Miller, Founder and President, has over 20 years of national and international management experience. Prior to founding DataKey, Ted held senior positions in worldwide service, marketing, engineering, operations and strategic planning at Fortune 500 companies. As the vice president and general manager of an international technology manufacturing company, he led a $150 million division to being ranked third in the world in customer satisfaction and expanded new business regions in China and Malaysia. Furthermore, Ted has a unique ability to translate those years of best-practice, operational expertise into practical and immediate customized applications for client specific needs. Ted holds an MBA from Boston University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Economics from Tufts University. He is also the graduate of the intensive, three-year Total Quality Management program affiliated with MIT Sloan School of Management, as well as executive programs at Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management.
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Amie Gray has 20 years of experience, including international management experience with industry leaders Nokia, Inet Technologies (now Tektronix), Texas Instruments and Teradyne. She has directed global product marketing teams leveraging her comprehensive product marketing expertise including developing and executing product concept development, product positioning, product launch, pricing strategies, presentation and collateral materials, ROI models, evaluating and implementing CRM, eMarketing, white papers and public relations. Amie’s operations management experience in manufacturing environments include process re-engineering, process mapping, inventory planning, work measurement and Total Quality Management methods. She holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management with concentrations in operations and marketing, in addition to a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Pennsylvania State University.
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Alan Antin has over 20 years of professional marketing experience with leading brands at Unilever, Reckitt & Benckiser, Coty, and Polar. Alan’s brand management and marketing expertise includes extensive knowledge of POS data and the application of market analytic tools, quantitative and qualitative market research, product development, brand positioning, advertising development, P&L management, marketing mix optimization, online marketing, and eCommerce. Alan holds a MSIA from Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Brandeis University. |
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Michelle Brody, Ph.D. is both an executive coach and a clinical psychologist with 20 years experience who specializes in developing leaders, optimizing team dynamics, resolving conflict and improving communication effectiveness for business professionals. She has designed and delivered executive training programs and coaching engagements for clients across a wide range of industries; previous clients have been leaders and teams in fields as diverse as technology, academia, insurance, non-profit, marketing, health care, accounting, management consulting and law. Michelle holds a B.A. in Biology from Barnard College, a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from St. John’s University and completed her doctoral internship at McLean Hospital of Harvard Medical School. In addition to her work with Datakey, Michelle consults for the Exetor Group, a global executive development firm. She is also the founder of Coaching for Couples, an innovative model for time-efficient relationship change. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys travel, singing and time with family and friends. |
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Tracey Guest has 15 years of experience in project management and marketing. Most recently, Tracey managed phase-gate product introductions and oversaw logistical modeling that was developed in conjunction with the Wharton School. Her areas of expertise include brand marketing, risk mitigation planning, strategic goal development, new product introductions and supply chain management. Tracey's professional experience spans several industries, including semiconductor testing at Teradyne, Inc., consumer products with Kraft Foods, and retail buying with the Casual Corner Group. She holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Marketing and Management Information Systems from Northeastern University. Outside of work, Tracey enjoys spending time with her family, yoga and spinning. |
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Sharareh Rafizadeh has over 15 years of marketing, engineering management, and product development experience. At Synopsys, Sharareh oversaw all strategic business and technical IP partnerships, and managed development and marketing efforts for key IP projects. At NetPower, she spearheaded new marketing initiatives in the mechanical CAD and digital media markets. At Cadence Design Systems, she managed North American application engineering teams and coordinated cross-functional efforts among engineering, marketing and sales teams to develop strategic product plans and roll-outs. Sharareh holds a Masters of Science in Engineering Management from Santa Clara University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California at San Diego. Outside of work, Sharareh enjoys biking and spending time with her friends and family. |
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Samantha Durante is a writing and communication specialist who consults on a range of communications challenges from technical writing to direct marketing and presentation skills, and has been recognized by the Business Council of Westchester as one of Westchester's "40 Under 40" Rising Stars. Samantha studied at the University of Pennsylvania where she earned a joint degree including a Bachelor of Economics from the Wharton School and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Systems Engineering from Penn Engineering. While at Penn, Samantha also gained experience in running a successful small business by directing operations and marketing as co-founder of a start-up. Prior to joining DataKey, Samantha was engaged at Microsoft as a Program Manager where she was commended for her ability to use effective communication to solve complex problems and foster a community spirit. Samantha also has extensive experience as a public speaker and has spoken to crowds of more than one thousand people. In addition to her work with DataKey, Samantha is currently a freelance writer at Medley Media Associates in New York. |
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Ricardo Alvarado holds a JD from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Law, and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business, with concentrations in Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Organizational Behavior, and Entrepreneurship. He also attended Carnegie Mellon University for his undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Ricardo won many honors and awards in his academic career including a full scholarship to attend the Tepper School of Business from the Consortium for Graduate Study In Management (CGSM). Ricardo worked for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) for almost 2 years, while attending school. As a Project Manager he helped the health care system implement a cutting-edge process by which patients can visit their doctors electronically. Ricardo grew up in Puerto Rico and moved to Pittsburgh, PA to attend college. He relocated to New York after graduation last year with his fiancé. Ricardo enjoys coming up with innovative ideas, reading up on politics, and visiting Puerto Rico as often as he can. |
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Sherri Malone Site Coordinator at Stark Business Solutions, brings twelve years of accomplished experience as an executive administrator and sales and marketing team member to the DataKey Team. Sherri coordinates all of DataKey’s administrative support with top-notch quality and accuracy. Her personal interests include spending time with her children and playing golf. |
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Kristen Ruby specializes in social media optimization and branding in real time. She is a Social Media Specialist and Public Relations Consultant at DataKey. By utilizing various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, Kristen creates online visibility for DataKey's clients and increases overall brand awareness. Kristen is proficient at creating a comprehensive social media strategy and aligning that strategy with the client’s overall marketing objectives. Integrating the marketing strategies allows clients to achieve a significant competitive advantage. Kristen graduated from Boston University's College of Communication with a major in Public Relations and a minor in Sociology. Kristen has extensive experience in the entertainment industry, and has worked in several facets of the communications industry, including public relations, broadcast, event planning, and marketing and domestic television distribution. Kristen also has TV network experience in markets including Los Angeles, Manhattan, and Boston. She has worked for Morgan Stanley Global Wealth Management, Sirius Satellite Radio, John Varvatos, PBS, CBS Domestic Television Distribution, and The Ether in Hollywood, California. |
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