Tony Cifelli, President & CEO of CIFELLI, is a leader in the systems, software, networking, and computing fields. He has a wide range of expertise in various technical and management areas supported by qualified education and work experience.

In 1986, Tony graduated from Carleton University with a Bachelor of Computer Science (Highest Honours). That same year, he joined Nortel Networks Corporation. Working on the DMS-1 URBAN™ access product, Tony acquired telephony, switching, transmission, and software life-cycle fundamentals. Upon completion of the DMS-1 URBAN™, he focused his efforts on Nortel's FiberWorld™ thrust, plying his crafts and further honing his real-time and system skills in new product R&D. In recognition of Tony's abilities and potential, Nortel funded his graduate studies at the University of Waterloo, where he graduated with a Master of Mathematics in Computer Science in 1989. Tony returned to Nortel in 1990 to provide technical and team leadership for various phases of software and system development for TransportNode™. In 1993, Tony formed CIFELLI which currently supplies R&D consulting leadership as well as hardware and software products to its clients.

Tony's positive attitude, unrelenting drive, focus, and energy rubs off on peers, associates, employees, and clients alike. He leads by example, keeps it simple, and above all, enjoys working with people.

E-mail: tcifelli@cifelli.com

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