Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Bay Area Tech Wire -- Oct. 1

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BAY AREA TECH WIRE -- Oct. 1, 2014
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o Palo Alto-Based Houzz Raises $165 Million for International Expansion
o Palo Alto-Based Pica8 Raises $12.5 Million in Second Round
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Pleasanton-Based Ellie Mae Completes Acquisition of AllRegs
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Alameda-Based LifeMap Solutions Names Rafhael Cedeno as CTO
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San Francisco-Based Autodesk Names Scott Herren as CFO
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Briefly Noted: SerialTek, Extreme Networks, (ISC)2

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o Palo Alto-Based Houzz Raises $165 Million for International Expansion

Palo Alto, Calif. -- Houzz, the Palo Alto-based developer of a platform for home remodeling and design, said on Wednesday it has raised $165 million in a new round of funding, led by early investor Sequoia. Previous backers Oren Zeev, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), GGV Capital and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) also participated, as well as new participants DST Global and T. Rowe Price. The company will use the proceeds to accelerate its international expansion and bolster its technology platform and products for both consumers and home professionals. Houzz also announced the beta launch of the Houzz Marketplace, a marketplace for home products, and a redesign of its user experience. Founded in 2009 to help its founders with their home remodel, Houzz has since grown to more than 25 million monthly unique users. "We now have a tremendous opportunity to meet the enormous demand for our platform," said co-founder and CEO Adi Tatarko. The company launched its platform in the U.K. and Australia this summer, and plans launches in France and Germany this fall. Houzz has more than doubled its team to 300 employees since January.
http://www.houzz.com 
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20141001005296/en/Houzz-Raises-165-Million-Transform-Home-Renovation#.VCxP92ddXng 
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o Palo Alto-Based Pica8 Raises $12.5 Million in Second Round

Palo Alto, Calif. -- Pica8, a Palo Alto-based developer of open systems for software defined networking, said on Wednesday it has raised $12.5 million in its second round of funding. VantagePoint Capital Partners, Cross Head and Pacific Venture Partners co-led the round, which increased the company's total backing to more than $20 million. The company will use the proceeds to support its accelerated software development and ongoing go-to-market activities. Pica8's PicOS network operating system is designed to let users easily migrate from conventional networking to software-defined networking using commodity bare metal switches.
http://www.pica8.com
http://www.pica8.com/company/press-releases/pica8-raises-series-b-funding-increasing-investments-to-over-20-million.php 
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o Pleasanton-Based Ellie Mae Completes Acquisition of AllRegs

Pleasanton, Calif. -- Ellie Mae, a Pleasanton-based developer of on-demand software and services for the residential mortgage industry, said on Wednesday it has completed its $30 million acquisition of Minnesota-based AllRegs, a provider of mortgage information. The deal was first announced in August. AllRegs' information management tools are used by more than 3,000 companies. Product offerings include education and training materials, loan product and guideline data and analytics, and an online reference library. Jeff Hoerster, the former president of AllRegs, is now Ellie Mae's vice president and general manager of AllRegs. The company's employees and offices will be retained as part of the deal.
http://www.allregs.com 
http://www.elliemae.com 
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20141001005885/en/Ellie-Mae-Completes-AllRegs-Acquisition#.VCxTX2ddXng 
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o Alameda-Based LifeMap Solutions Names Rafhael Cedeno as CTO

Alameda, Calif. -- LifeMap Solutions, an Alameda-based developer of mobile health technology, on Wednesday named Rafhael Cedeno as its CTO and head of product. Cedeno most recently served as the vice president of game development at Viacom, and earlier held roles at Netscape and Kontiki. The company, which is developing its products in conjunction with the Icahn Institute at Mount Sinai, also has named Joel Dudley, Rong Chen and Elissa Levin from the Icahn Institute as members of its science team.
http://www.lifemap-solutions.com 
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20141001005380/en/LifeMap-Solutions-Adds-Chief-Technology-Officer-Leadership#.VCxWJWddXng 
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o San Francisco-Based Autodesk Names Scott Herren as CFO

San Francisco -- Autodesk, the San Francisco-based provider of design software, on Wednesday named Scott Herren as its senior vice president and CFO, effective Nov. 1. Herren, who is currently serving as the senior vice president of finance at Citrix, will be based in San Francisco. Herren has spent the past 14 years at Citrix, where he currently leads the company's finance, accounting, tax, treasury, investor relations, real estate and facilities teams.
http://www.autodesk.com 
http://news.autodesk.com/press-release/corporate-sustainability/autodesk-names-scott-herren-chief-financial-officer 
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o Briefly Noted:

(San Jose, Calif.) San Jose-based SerialTek, a developer of storage protocol analysis and test products, on Wednesday named Steve Wong as its director of marketing and product management. Wong previously served as the vice president of marketing at ClearSight Networks, and was a director at Finisar's network tools division.
http://www.serialtek.com
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/serialtek-names-steve-wong-director-of-marketing-and-product-management-277714211.html 

(San Jose, Calif.) San Jose-based Extreme Networks, a developer of switching and routing products, on Wednesday named Jeff White as its chief revenue officer. White most recently served as president of Cisco's India and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and senior vice president with general management responsibility for an 11,000 person organization.
http://investor.extremenetworks.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=873991 

(Clearwater, Fla.) (ISC)2, the large membership organization for certified information and software security professionals, said it has crossed the 100,000-member milestone. The organization said there now are more than 70,000 information and software security professionals with one or more of its certification in the Americas region, with over 12,000 employed by the federal government alone.
https://www.isc2.org/PressReleaseDetails.aspx?id=12592

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> Senior Manager, External Reporting - Mode Media, Brisbane CA

Mode Media is a leading vertical social media company with the largest online global reach in lifestyle and among the top 10 of the Wall Street Journal’s annual ranking of the top 50 U.S. venture-backed companies. The Sr. Manager, External Reporting has primary responsibility for all external reporting and compliance. This includes SEC reporting as well as all other regulatory agencies. This position will also act as coordination of any requirements globally. This person will work with the Corporate Accounting Group to provide assistance with the Company’s audit requirements and management of the public accounting firm (E&Y) during the quarterly and annual review/audit process. The manager helps build and maintain a “World Class” accounting and operations service and support organization. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required. 10 years’ experience, with at least 5 years of experience at public accounting firm, Big 4 preferred and 2 yrs experience as SEC reporting manager. Strong project management, leadership, relationship development and people management skills. Results orientation with an ability to manage the overall project, collaborate with different individuals across the organization and at target companies. To Apply: https://hire.jobvite.com/j?aj=o8CsZfwV&s=Bay_Area_Tech_Wire
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> CyberMaryland 2014 Conference – Oct. 29-30 - Baltimore Convention Center

Collaborate, Educate and Innovate at the fourth annual CyberMaryland 2014 Conference October 29-30th at the Baltimore Convention Center, One W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. A two-day event of entrepreneurs, investors, academics, students, enterprises and government officials from across the nation and globe will convene in Maryland—the nation’s epicenter for cybersecurity. Network with nationally known speakers and entrepreneurs, join flash talks and pitch forums, attend sessions on commercialization and product ventures and Job Fair. Registration also includes National Cyber Security Hall of Fame Awards Dinner and MaryLand of Opportunity Night. Please visit www.cybermaryland.org Send inquiries to liz@fbcinc.com or (800) 878-2940
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> Interop New York - Attend NY's Biggest IT Event - Sept. 29-Oct. 3

Interop is the leading independent technology conference and expo designed to inform and inspire the world’s IT community. Featured conference topics include IT Management & Career Development, Software-Defined Networking & Data Centers, Enterprise Mobility, DevOps, Cloud Computing, Security and more. Attend Interop New York, September 29-October 3, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. Special Offer for New England Tech Wire Subscribers: Save $200 off Conference Passes or get a FREE Expo Pass! Register today. http://www.interop.com/newyork/?_mc=AD_NE_LE_INY_NETW Send inquiries to ally.thorndike@ubm.com
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> Senior Analyst - Consumer Services US

Current Analysis is seeking to recruit a Senior Analyst to join the Consumer Services US team contributing to Current Analysis' existing capabilities and coverage in the US mobile, fixed and converged providers of consumer’s services. The ideal candidate will have exceptional knowledge of the key US wireless players, service portfolios and strategies, with strong knowledge in the following areas: Mobile data, WiFi calling, carrier-OTT partnerships, the MVNO competitive landscape and emerging innovation in the areas of carrier-branded VAS. Qualified candidates should have relevant market knowledge as well as a proven ability to analyze companies their services portfolios and corporate marketing positions. 5+ years professional experience as an analyst, technical writer, journalist, marketing or product management in IT, telecoms or related fields. Experience in tracking and analyzing Consumer Services in the US. Proven written, verbal and interpersonal skills in English required. Proven public event and/or sales presentation experience. Effective prioritization and time management skills. Able to work independently from home office and travel moderately within the US. Bachelor’s Degree required. Current Analysis offers competitive compensation packages and benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401(k). We are an Equal Employment Opportunity organization. To learn more about Current Analysis, please visit us at www.currentanalysis.com Send resumes to ieppolito@currentanalysis.com
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> Human Services Agency IT Director - City and County of San Francisco

Seeking dynamic leader to manage $22.5 million division budget and staff of 75. An exciting civil service career opportunity to match system management expertise to improve client’s quality of life and customer experience through technology. Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years of increasingly responsible experience with at least 3 years of management experience is required. Salary range up to $174,382 plus outstanding benefits and retirement. Detailed brochure available at www.ralphandersen.com Confidential inquires welcomed to Robert Burg at (916) 630-4900. Apply online at http://www.jobaps.com/SF/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=PBT&R2=0942&R3=063112
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> EnMasse Design - Bay Area Product Design Studio

Founded in 2002, EnMasse Design is a design studio specializing in industrial design, mechanical engineering, product development and user interface design. We have experience in designing a range of products from small hand held devices to large systems. We're located in Mountain View. Industrial design / innovation / mechanical engineering / user interface design / human factors and ergonomics / injection molding / snap fits / sheetmetal / castings / machined components / formed plastics / class A surfaces / Solidworks / mechanisms / GD&T / system engineering / Dfx / analyses / electrical engineering/Medical / biotech / consumer / telecom / industrial. Send inquires to Jeff Gamelsky, Principal; jeff@enmassedesign.com; www.enmassedesign.com Phone:(650)303-1782
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