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Brian Berns

CEO at Knoa Software

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Overview

Brian Berns serves as CEO at Knoa Software[1][3]. Berns has built a career founding and managing software companies[2], holding positions including Founding Member and Executive at Certona from 2004 to 2006[5], President and COO at Ericom Software from 2006 to 2013[4], and Vice President at Fair Isaac in 2004[6]. Earlier roles included Senior Vice President for North America at Brio Software from 2001 to 2003[7], VP of Sales at QueryObject Systems from 1999 to 2000[8], VP of Sales at Popkin Software from 1997 to 1999[9], and General Manager at Anchor Computer from 1995 to 1997[10]. Berns holds a BS from Yeshiva University[12] and studied Computer Science at New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences[11], with additional education at NYU Stern School of Business[13].

Profile introduction
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A successful career building, owning and managing software companies to realize their market potential and maximize shareholder value. An entrepreneur who has founded several start-ups and has also held senior positions at large public tech companies. Proficiencies: • Managing high performance and collaborative teams. • Designing and executing business plans to generate strong revenue growth. • Inspiring and managing the development of innovative market leading products. • Building and directing sales teams and channels that exceed sales targets. • Positioning companies for acquisition. (6…

Career history

  1. CEOJan 2014 to presentKnoa Software
  2. President and COONov 2006 to Dec 2013Ericom Software
  3. Founding Member / Executive2004 to 2006Certona
  4. Vice President2004 to 2004Fair Isaac
  5. Senior Vice President for North America2001 to 2003Brio Software
  6. VP of Sales1999 to 2000QueryObject Systems
  7. VP of Sales1997 to 1999Popkin Software
  8. General Manager1995 to 1997Anchor Computer

Education

  1. Computer ScienceNew York UniversityCourant Institute of Mathematical Sciences
  2. BSYeshiva University
  3. NYU Stern School of Business

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