About Rishi Patel

Responsibilities or expertise/specialties:
Business development, marketing, oversee finances, building a strong corporate culture, uphold corporate values, and ensuring maximum client satisfaction.

Education:
University of Alberta, 1998 to 2001

Certifications:
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), 1998
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), 1998
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), 1998
CompTIA Network+, 1998
CompTIA A+, 1998

Previous experience:
Managing Partner, CIS Communications, 1999 to 2005

Years of IT industry experience:
15 years

Member activities:
Member, Entrepreneurs Organization, 2011 to present
Board of Directors, Junior Achievement, 2010 to present
Committee Member, ICE Tech Conference, 2010
Treasurer, Synergy Network, 2008 to 2014
Volunteer, Junior Achievement, 2008 to present
Member, JCI Edmonton, 2008 to 2011
Member, Heartland Technology Group 6, 2007 to 2009
Member, itSMF Canada, 2007 to 2008
Rotarian, Downtown Rotary Club of Edmonton, 2006 to 2010
Committee Member, Canadian Unity Council, 2004 to 2006
Rotarian, Urban Sprits Rotary Club, 2003 to 2006
President, University Toastmasters, 1999

Achievements and Awards:
Edmontonians Sizzling Twenty Under 30, 2006

Hobbies and interests:
Tennis, reading, watching movies, skiing, traveling, spending time with friends and family.