Bay Area Tech Wire -- Dec. 5

============================================ BAY AREA TECH WIRE -- Dec. 5, 2014 ============================================ To Subscribe: www.bayareatechwire.com o OpenText to Acquire San Mateo-Based Actuate in $330 Million Deal o Sunnyvale-Based Blue Coat Names Michael Fey as President and COO o Kathleen Bayless to Retire as CFO of San Jose-Based Synaptics o Pleasanton-based Blackhawk Network Names Two to Board o Briefly Noted: Edgewater Networks, RHUB Communications _____________________________________________ > Job/Event/Marketplace Classified Listings (Full Listings Below Stories) --Software Developer - Falls Church, Virginia --Intellectual Property Services/Patent Applications Drafted --Chief Information Officer - Washoe County, Nevada --IT Services Department Manager, Turlock Irrigation District --Senior Manager, External Reporting - Mode Media, Brisbane CA --Senior Analyst - Consumer Services US --Human Services Agency IT Director - City and County of San Francisco --Don't Miss -- Bay Area Tech Wire Advertising Ad Descriptions Below Briefly Noted Section Post Job/Event/Marketplace ad: http://www.bayareatechwire.com _____________________________________________ o OpenText to Acquire San Mateo-Based Actuate in $330 Million Deal San Mateo, Calif. -- Actuate, a San Mateo-based developer of open source business intelligence software and founder of the BIRT open source project, said on Friday it will be acquired by Canada-based OpenText in a deal valued at $330 million. Under the agreement, OpenText will launch a cash tender offer for company shares at $6.60 each. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2015. "We believe this agreement will enhance the OpenText product line through embedded analytics and open a new growth market," said Pete Cittadini, the president and CEO of Actuate. http://www.opentext.com/  http://www.actuate.com/  http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20141205005206/en/Actuate-Signs-Agreement-Acquired-OpenText#.VIHs09LF_ng  _____________________________________________ o Sunnyvale-Based Blue Coat Names Michael Fey as President and COO Sunnyvale, Calif. -- Blue Coat Systems, a Sunnyvale-based developer of security technology, has named Michael Fey as its president and COO. He succeeds David Murphy, who had served in the roles since 2012, and will continue as a strategic advisor to the company. Fey most recently was the executive vice president and general manager of corporate products at McAfee and CTO of Intel Security. Greg Clark, the CEO of Blue Coat, said the hire will help the company "reach the next level of its growth," following recent acquisitions of Norman Shark, Solera Networks and Crossbeam Systems. http://www.bluecoat.com https://www.bluecoat.com/company/press-releases/blue-coat-names-michael-fey-president-and-coo  _____________________________________________ o Kathleen Bayless to Retire as CFO of San Jose-Based Synaptics San Jose, Calif. -- Synaptics, a San Jose-based developer of human interface chips and sensors used in products such as smartphones, tablets and notebook computers, said that Kathleen Bayless will retire as its senior vice president and CFO in February. The company has hired an executive search firm to help find her successor. Bayless has been with the company for more than five years. "She has made invaluable contributions during periods of rapid transformation and expansion and will be leaving the company in a very strong financial position," said CEO Rick Bergman. Synaptics also raised its second quarter revenue outlook, with revenue now expected to be between $440-$460 million, up from its prior guidance of $415-$450 million. http://www.synaptics.com http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/synaptics-announces-retirement-of-cfo-raises-second-quarter-fiscal-2015-revenue-guidance-300005168.html  _____________________________________________ o Pleasanton-based Blackhawk Network Names Two to Board Pleasanton, Calif. -- Blackhawk Network, the Pleasanton-based operator of a prepaid and payments network, on Friday named Jane Thompson and Richard Bard to its board of directors. Thompson previously held executive committee roles at Walmart and Sears, and Bard is the founder, chairman and CEO of Bard Capital Group. The company's board now has 10 members. http://ir.blackhawknetwork.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=251638&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1995338  _____________________________________________ o Briefly Noted: (San Jose, Calif.) San Jose-based Edgewater Networks, a provider of managed services platforms used to deliver IP-based voice, video and data services, on Friday named Mike Ward as its senior vice president of worldwide sales. Ward most recently was the senior vice president of worldwide sales and field operations at Seven Networks. http://www.edgewaternetworks.com  http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20141205005068/en/Edgewater-Networks-Names-Mike-Ward-Senior-Vice#.VIHsBNLF_ng  (San Jose, Calif.) San Jose-based RHUB Communications, a developer of on-premise web, video and audio conferencing tools, on Friday named Raymond Hsu as its senior vice president of worldwide sales. Hsu previously served as the CEO of Brace Mobile. http://www.rhubcom.com/  http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20141205005770/en/RHUB%C2%A0Communications%C2%A0Names-Raymond-Hsu-Position-Senior-Vice-President#.VIInVtLF_ng =================================================== Job/Event/Marketplace Listings: =================================================== To Post in Job/Event/Marketplace: http://www.bayareatechwire.com 6000 Readers: 5 day ad: $120--10 day ad: $175--20 day ad: $300 > Software Developer - Falls Church, Virginia THE CENTECH GROUP, Inc. (CENTECH) is seeking a talented Senior Software Developer with in-depth full lifecycle software development experience to support internal application development efforts in Falls Church, VA. As a part of our development team, this member will interface with business stakeholders to perform business requirements elicitation and analysis; execute the development of approved designs and work packages; perform complex system builds and deployments; perform unit testing and provide post deployment management. Required skills: C#, ASP. NET, .NET Framework, Web Forms/Services, SQL Server, Javascript, JQuery, TFS, Source Safe, Stored Procedures, DB administration, and some SP preferred. Send resumes to: developers@centechgroup.com and reference this Tech Wire job posting. EOE/M/F/D/V ____________________________________________ > Intellectual Property Services/Patent Applications Drafted I provide a wide range of services relating to intellectual property protection including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. I am a registered patent attorney with over 20 years experience. I charge a flat fee of $3600.00 (excluding government filing and drafting fees) to prepare a utility patent application for filing with the US Patent & Trademark Office in both the mechanical and electrical technology areas. Sample patents drafted include: 6,134,944; 6,158,244; 6,225,635; 6,226,346; 6,417,754; 6,490,469; 6,515,737; and 6,850,920. I am located in San Jose. If you are interested, I can send you my terms in more detail. Please contact me at prestonianpatents@gmail.com ____________________________________________ > Chief Information Officer - Washoe County, Nevada Reporting to the Assistant County Manager, the CIO will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Technology Services Department and provide guidance and support to the Information Technology Advisory Committee. As the Department Director, the CIO will oversee a staff of 75 employees in deploying, utilizing, and leveraging information technology to enhance productivity, broaden the capabilities, and reduce the operating costs of Washoe County government. A Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of progressively responsible management experience managing IT services is required. Salary range is $109,886 to $142,834 DOQ plus excellent executive benefits. Detailed brochure available at www.ralphandersen.com Confidential inquiries to (916) 630-4900. Send cover letter, resume, and current compensation to apply@ralphandersen.com  prior to December 5, 2014. ____________________________________________ > IT Services Department Manager, Turlock Irrigation District Nestled between the awe-inspiring Sierra Nevada and the greater Bay Area, the Chief Financial Officer for the Turlock Irrigation District (TID) is conducting a national search to find an experienced Information Technology Services Department Manager. Ideal candidates will be highly skilled technology professionals. The successful candidate must have a proven and verifiable track record with providing technology solutions for leveraging existing systems and transitioning TID to a more integrated, contemporary, state-of-the-art technology organization with significantly improved technology applications to support all aspects of the public utilities administrative (finance, personnel, customer billing, and customer service) and operational needs. A Bachelor’s degree and at least ten (10) years of progressive experience with at least three (3) years of management experience required. Salary to $151,434. Interested candidate should email their resume and compelling cover letter to apply@ralphandersen.com This position is open until filled; First review of resumes will begin 12/5/14. Detailed brochure available at www.ralphandersen.com Confidential inquires to Robert Burg at 916/630-4900. ____________________________________________ > 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 ____________________________________________ > 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 ____________________________________________ > 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 ____________________________________________ > Don't Miss - Bay Area Tech Wire Advertising Post jobs, events, webinars, whitepapers or service ads on Bay Area Tech Wire and grow your business. Reach more than 6,000 business and technology professionals from the Bay Area. http://www.bayareatechwire.com/EventForm.html  =================================================== Subscribe to other newsletters from Tech Wire Media Group: Potomac Tech Wire: http://www.potomactechwire.com Bay Area Tech Wire: http://www.bayareatechwire.com New England Tech Wire: http://www.newenglandtechwire.com Digital Media Wire: http://www.digitalmediawire.com Advertising: If you are interested in advertising in our newsletters, call Parul Nath at 1-301-656-0057 xt 1102 or send email to parul@techwiremedia.com News tips, press releases. 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