John Bernas

Experience

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  Motorola Inc.

  Jan 1987 - Jan 2008

  Project Director

  Driving force in profitability, technology initiatives, global expansion and department/major customer turnarounds for Fortune 500 firm. Stellar career marked with 10 promotions and numerous honors.• Project Director - Santiago, Chile 2007 to 2008Spearheaded implementation of first WiMax technology for global cable operator in Chile, directed team of 65 and 10+ subcontractors.• Senior Operations Manager - Johannesburg, South Africa 2006 to 2007Chosen by senior management to lead Managed Services Network Operations in Africa, Europe and Middle East. • Territory Business Unit Manager - Lagos, Nigeria 2003 to 2006Acquired Network Services Organization in Sub-Sahara Region, including deployment of wireless networks, customer support, network services and sales.• Project Director - Warsaw, Poland 2002 to 2003Sent to rescue collapsing project where customer had requested removal of the entire management team. Led $15MM deployment of the first in the region CDMA 1X technology.• Project Director - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2000 to 2002Jumpstarted underperforming network operation in a 3-fold, dysfunctional organization with negative customer perception, strong competition and threat of loss of market share in Asia. Show less

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  Motorola TTPCom Product Group

  Mar 2007 - Dec 2008

  Project Director, Santiago Chile

  Led critical countrywide deployment of WiMax Technology, first in Latin America. Managed team of 65 project professionals to secure license for a global operator in Chile. • Played integral role securing the first WiMax license for commercial deployment valued at $200M. • Personally built the entire Networks Services organization in Chile to support wireless technology and business growth. • Successfully managed negotiations, design and implementation of Expedience 16 D Technology as interim solution for RF coverage and transition to WiMax. • Delivered project on schedule and ceased penalties of $11M. Show less

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  IHS Towers

  Jan 2009 - Jul 2011

  CTO, Director

  Direct operations for one of the largest telecommunications providers in Africa with Vodafone, Zain, MTN, Etisalat, Nokia, Ericsson and Motorola as key clients/suppliers. Oversee all 3 segments of company operations, Turnkey Site Implementation, Managed Services and Collocations, in Sub-Sahara Region (Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania and Sudan).

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  ECCO Energy International

  Sept 2011 - now

  Founder and CEO

  CEO of ECCO Energy leading the development of vortex based technology in renewable Energy Systems in Europe.Exclusive distributor of technology in green Energy Systems for European Union.

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  CYKLON LLC

  Sept 2014 - now

  COO and Executive Director

  Vision and overall direction of the company, development of distribution channels, Marketing, Customer Relations, Finance and Investor Relations.Executive Director on the Board of Directors of 2NRG LLC leading the innovation in Renewable Energy Systems, Waste to Energy.CEO of ECCO Energy International, the exclusive distributor for 2NRG LLC of cutting edge technology in green Energy Systems for European Union.