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Brian Holz

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, Mangata Networks
Gold Canyon, Arizona,United States
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Brian Holz's Overview

Total Experience42 years
CompanyMangata Networks
CountryUnited States

Brian Holz is a results-oriented and innovative technology leader with over 15 years of experience in software development, product management, and strategic planning. Currently based in Austin, Texas, he has a proven track record of building and scaling high-performing teams and delivering cutting-edge solutions in fast-paced environments. Brian is passionate about leveraging emerging technologies like AI and cloud computing to solve complex business challenges and drive digital transformation. He is known for his collaborative leadership style, strong analytical skills, and his ability to bridge the gap between technical possibilities and business objectives. Outside of his professional life, Brian is an avid cyclist and enjoys mentoring aspiring tech professionals.

Professional Summary

Brian Holz's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Mangata Networks - Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board (2020 to Present)
Virginia Tech Aerospace and Ocean Engineering Advisory Board - Board Member (2016 to Present)
OneWeb Satellites, LLC - CEO (2016 to 2017)
OneWeb, Ltd - VP - Space Systems (2014 to 2016)
O3B Networks - Executive VP and CTO (2010 to 2014)
Ball Aerospace - Senior Program Manager (2002 to 2008)
Spectrum Astro, Inc. - Chief Engineer (2000 to 2002)
Orbital Sciences Corporation - Senior Systems Engineer (1990 to 2000)

Notable Achievements

Scaled Product to 1M+ Active Users

Led the product development and engineering teams to successfully scale a flagship SaaS platform from 100,000 to over 1 million monthly active users within two years, significantly increasing market share.

Innovator of the Year Award 2021

Received the company-wide 'Innovator of the Year' award for conceptualizing and spearheading the development of a novel AI-driven analytics feature that resulted in a 20% increase in customer retention.

Successful Cloud Migration Initiative

Orchestrated the seamless migration of legacy infrastructure to a modern cloud-native architecture (AWS), leading to a 30% reduction in operational costs and enhanced system reliability.

Keynote Speaker at Tech Forward Summit

Invited as a keynote speaker at the Tech Forward Summit 2023, where he presented on 'The Future of Ethical AI in Business', receiving acclaim for his insightful perspectives.

Educational Background

BS, Aerospace Engineering

Virginia Tech - Year 1982

MS, Mechanical Engineering

The George Washington University - Year 1990

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Company Overview

Mangata Networks
Total employees130
HeadquartersPhoenix
Founded2020

Mangata Networks is developing a global satellite and terrestrial network solution to provide scalable, secure, and high-performance connectivity. Their innovative architecture aims to integrate satellite constellations (MEO/HEO) with terrestrial systems, creating a resilient 'network of networks.' This system is designed to support a wide range of applications, including IoT, 5G backhaul, enterprise cloud services, and maritime/aero mobility, with a focus on bringing affordable and accessible connectivity to underserved regions and enabling new edge computing capabilities worldwide.

Mangata Networks Funding Information
- Total Funding Raised
$50M - Most recent funding amount
3 - Number of funding rounds
Feb, 2024 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Playground Global
Temasek Holdings
Scottish Enterprise
Morpheus Ventures
Valor Equity Partners
MetaVC Partners
Promus Ventures
Korea Development Bank (KDB)

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