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Saquib ZiaFounder & CEOThe founder and mastermind behind the Budd Network, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , operates in the role of CEO. Mr. Zia is a visionary, who noticed the saturation in the social network Industry and envisioned multiple “niche interest based” site, where each site focuses and cater the demographics of a particular niche industry. Saquib has extensive sales and management experience over the past 11 years. Prior to this, Saquib served as Vice President and partner in Wireless Max, an exclusive Sprint Wireless distributor in Long Island, New York. Saquib also hold various higher management positions for indirect channels for T-mobile & AT&T, formerly Cingular Wireless. In addition, he has owned and managed several communication retail locations in the New York tri-state area. His experiences in sales and management combined with his successes as an entrepreneur have prepared him as the optimal director for Budd Network.Saquib Zia holds a BS in Information System Management from City University of New York. Samia S. ZiaCo-Owner & Head of Public RelationsBudd Network’s other founding partner is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Samia will offer support as head of Public Relations. Samia started her career as a customer service representative for Bank of New York. Before joining Budd Network, Samia was a senior sales & service consultant at JP Morgan Chase. Samia’s extensive experience in complex customer service positions at JP Morgan Chase and Bank of New York have prepared her as a perfect candidate for Budd Network. Samia was also the co-owner of Accessory Bargain & Wiretell; successful online stores selling cellular products & services. Samia has been involved from the beginning in the Budd Network concept. Samia contributed a great deal in the launch of Budd Network’s first beta site, GymBudd.Samia Zia holds a BS in Information System Management from SUNY Old Westbury, which will prove very useful during the development of Budd Network. Daniel MichelCreative DirectorThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it is a web developer who 'creates brands' for both corporate and non-corporate clients. He has been in the IT industry since 2001 and officially launched his career in early 2004. Although he specializes in design, Daniel is very computer literate, and has been an avid software and hardware enthusiast in excess of 10 years. Daniel Michel has a working knowledge of PHP and MySQL back-ends, and through various partnerships and collaboration has the resources to work on sites scaling from a very small, simple web presence through online fronts for massive enterprises. Daniel has the ability to work design both in print and digitally, and started with print work before a move to predominantly digital design. Daniel adds great value to the Budd Network organization and will act as a prime contact for outsourced and contract employees.Daniel Michel holds a BS in Computer Science from Queens College, CUNY. Louis PertessisGraphic DesignerBudd Network has retained the expertise of This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it aid in the development of marketing and logo design. Louis has extensive experience in creating unique websites, marketing campaigns, flyers, and corporate logos. His impressive skills with Photoshop, Illustrator and Dream weaver make him a fantastic resource for the development of Budd Network. Content fulfillment is an essential part of marketing and website development. Louis Pertessis has extensive experience in communication and written material which will prove beneficial to Budd Network while developing its initial marketing campaign.Louis Pertessis earned his associate degree in graphic design, Bachelor degree in fine arts from Briarcliffe College in Long Island and is currently enrolled in the MBA program at Stony Brook University. |