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The ISSI Leadership Team brings sound business solutions to our clients. Our relevant industry experience and practical thinking enables us to be effective, efficient and relevant. The wisdom of having spent countless hours 'in the trenches' manifests a truly unique service offering.
Burjor Mehta, Founder Mehta has considerable experience designing, implementing, maintaining and auditing business and information management systems. Mehta has worked with several leading organizations worldwide including IBM Global Services, Cisco Systems, AT&T, GE, Raytheon, Getronics, Equant, Hewlett Packard, Unisys, EDS, Perot Systems, Dimension Data, BellSouth, Fujitsu, Toshiba, Wipro and HCL Comnet. He has evaluated businesss practices, developed quality management strategies, implemented process improvements, provided training and performed technical roles on various software development, IT manufacturing, life science and manufacturing projects. Mehta has provided value-added assessments and audits for many of the most recognizable information technology and telecommunication companies in North America. He performs quality system audits on behalf of the NSF-ISR International, one of the world’s most recognized quality registrars. He also manages the audit program and performs audits of Cisco channel partners in North America with an objective to improve partner quality and customer satisfaction.
Julie Drysdale, Founder Drysdale has over 15 years experience in management consulting and business system development. Before joining ISSI, Drysdale was founder and CEO of Drysdale Consulting, focusing on business system improvement and certification to international and industry standards. Clients included Lexar Media, Novellus Systems, KLA-Tencor, Technicolor, Finisar Corporation, NetLogic Microsystem and Systron-Donner. Prior to running her own business, Drysdale was a principal consultant at Business System Architects, where she developed and authored one of the country’s only RAB-Accredited Training courses and served a wide range of clients. Drysdale’s areas of expertise include management system design and implementation, business process improvement and program development. Drysdale has been instrumental in the creation and publication of industry-leading channel partner program requirements, and has established and manages worldwide customer audit programs. Drysdale is also co-author of the business books “Never Give Up, Never Give In” and “Problem Solving for Entrepreneurs”.
Ken McKinnon, Founder McKinnon as co-founder of ISSI has more than 20-years experience in Information Technology. Prior to founding ISSI, McKinnon was founder and CEO of a $90M Cisco Systems Gold Reseller. As a former Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert and CEO, McKinnon brings real-life experience to clients. McKinnon has recently held leadership positions at Cisco Systems, Barracuda Networks, Loral Space Systems, Douglas Aircraft Company and half a dozen start-up companies. McKinnon was recognized as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist. McKinnon has a passion for Network Management especially when delivered with Software-as-as-Service (SaaS) models and remains active in many companies as a Managed Services Practice consultant specializing in business processes and tools. In addition, McKinnon has knowledge and experience in:
McKinnon has also authored the following publications: “Implementing a Profitable and Repeatable Support Framework” – 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc.“Leading Practices for Network Monitoring” – 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. “Building and Managing a Cisco VAR Managed Services Practice” – 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. McKinnon holds a BS degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of New Hampshire and was a holder of a Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE) certificate. |
