Executive Biographies
Stuart BerkowitzStuart Berkowitz, President and CEO
Stuart founded Array Systems Computing Inc. while he was a Ph.D. student at the University of Toronto, in 1981. He received a BSc in Computer Science from Cornell University in 1975, and achieved a MS in Mathematics from the University of Illinois in 1976. He has written several papers and articles in mathematics and new technologies. He devised the fastest parallel method for inverting a matrix or computing the determinant. He has two patents.
He founded, operated and sold Array Telecom Inc, specializing in Voice Over Internet Protocol, to Comdial in 1998 and VoiceGenie Technologies Inc, a Voice XML company, to Alcatel in 2006. VoiceGenie had number one North American market share in 2004 according to the Gartner Group. These spin out efforts capitalized on promising technologies pioneered by Array Systems Computing Inc. He is planning on other spinouts.
Stuart was an active member of the Young Presidents Organization and was on the board of the World Presidents Organization in Toronto. In 1994 and again in 1995, he was honoured as one of the Top 100 Ontario Entrepreneurs.
He has climbed 9 snow capped volcanoes, ran marathons in NYC and Toronto, rode his bike in many 100+ mile events, does adventure backcountry snowboarding and likes how adventure and endurance exercise helps prepare one for life's many challenges. Stuart enjoys charitable giving and associations.
Kris HuberKris Huber, Chief Technology Officer
As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Array, Kris surveys and assesses the impact of new and emerging technologies on the company. He guides the company on its technical direction, and through consultation with clients and stakeholders develops new technologies and strategies for improving the company's competitive performance within a given industry.
Kris has 10 years of R&D expertise emphasizing the development of relevant and innovative research initiatives. Before becoming the CTO of Array, Kris was the Manager of Research and Development at Array Systems. Kris received his PhD in Electrical Engineering in 2005 from Mcmaster University.
Rajesh JhaRajesh Jha, Director of Programs
As Director of Programs, Rajesh manages the engineering department and oversees all projects within Array. He has over ten years of experience managing projects in application areas such as sonar, radar, remote sensing, modelling and simulation, and intelligent transportation systems.
Rajesh has an M.A.Sc. degree in Engineering from the University of Toronto and B.Tech. degree in Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. He also has his Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
Nisso KeslassyNisso Keslassy, Director, Finance and Administration
Nisso has guided Array's finance department through periods of significant changes in his role as Director of Finance and Administration since he joined Array in 1993. Nisso possesses over eighteen years of management experience in both military and business sectors. He currently heads Array’s finance and contracts department and is the lead person involved in negotiating and managing contracts with customers and suppliers.
Nisso has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the Schulich School of Business at York University and has a C.G.A. designation. Before joining Array, Nisso worked in several prominent public accounting firms in Toronto. As a senior member of the Array team, he provides specific expertise in finance diligence, corporate planning, reorganization, financing, structuring for new and ongoing businesses.
Nisso is result-oriented and entrepreneurial driven with a proven investment record of success in start-up, turnaround and growth situations. His major strengths include strategic planning, implementation and development of growth strategies.