Dr. Samuel Blacher

• PhD in Leadership

• Master's in Engineering and Technology Management

• BSc - Computer Science major

• Authored, peer-reviewed, presented, and interviewed in respected outlets. See Media & Research.

• Experience working for different organization types, from small & young startups to large international corporations, as well as military. Former startup Founder & CEO.

• Worked, studied, and lived on 2 continents & with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Diverse experience in hands-on & management roles, including:

• VP of Quality Assurance, Mimic Networks.

• Director of Test Engineering, McDonald's Corporate.

• Senior Manager, Apple (Headquarters).

• Team Leader, Palo Alto Networks.

• Software Development Engineer

• Startup Founder

• And more.

• Patent Pending on a few technological developments.

• IQ: 131 / 99.74th percentile (globally-normalized) and top 10% EQ (reports available).

Overall, offering a rich combination of theoretical knowledge, practical industry experience, and high analytical and interpersonal capabilities, which facilitate effective & efficient identification of gaps/challenges/opportunities and relevant methods to address them.