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RANDALL A. NICHOLS

United States Military Veteran

978-***-**** - r *************@*****.*** - www.linkedin.com/in/randallanichols GROWTH HACKER

An accomplished professional with ongoing success in creating, developing, and implementing growth strategies that achieve sustainable profits in both startup and established business environments. Is a proactive innovator, utilizing the latest and emerging technologies to deliver cutting-edge solutions for industry leaders such as ExxonMobil, Con Edison Gas, Boston Gas, and the City of Worcester among others. Excels in problem identification and solution creation to generate results that promote team efficiency, client satisfaction, and increased market share. Selected Highlights

● Laid out the framework for a reporting tool using the Google Apps API saving ExxonMobil company valuable training time and money.

● Increased revenues by $3M though an iOS mobile application that collected and reported field data with iPads.

● Opened up new markets within the water industry with a Linux/PHP web-based which assembled and dispatched field data with ruggedized Tablet PC’s.

● Invented a robotic mechanism for repairing live natural gas line leaks. Used by Boston Gas Company, New York Gas and other gas utilities. Saved hundreds of thousands in repair cost. Highlighted in the Gas Technology Institute (GTI) publications.

● Designed a set of extension tools used by major gas companies such as Con Edison Gas, Boston Gas and PSEG making gas line repairs safer by keeping employees out of the excavation. Professional Experience

VERSA CLOUD, Boston, MA 2015 to Present

Chief Technology Officer

● Responsible for company innovation and technology direction.

● Partnered with business owners to develop cloud strategies, implemented and integrated cloud solutions and transformed their businesses, which saved thousands in IT support. AESC CORP. Utility Cloud, Boston, MA 2013 to 2015

Vice President – Integration

● Implemented Utility Cloud application.

● Provided technical input for application improvements.

● Integrated and trained clients to use the Utility Cloud software. WESTON & SAMPSON SERVICES, INC., Peabody, MA 2006 to 2013 Team Leader

● Created iDataCollect, an iOS mobile data collection application.

● Orchestrated the Solution’s Group, a new division within Weston & Sampson to automate the collection and reporting of field data.

● Created a unit cost model using mobile devices for data input with real-time web-based reporting to increased efficiency and profits.

● Increased profitability by 50% using unit cost fee structure. WHITEWATER, INC., Boston, MA 2003 to 2006

Consultant / Project Head

● Developed contracting services for the water and wastewater industry.

● Created Linux/PHP web-based Cross Connection Control Software for managing Cross Connection testing and surveying services.

NEW ENGLAND UTILITIES CONTRACTOR, INC., Everett, MA 1999 to 2006 Project Head / Inventor

● Originated and invented a robotic natural gas line internal leak repair system. Received 18 US and foreign patents.

● Created a new business unit within the NEUCO repairing cast iron gas lines using vacuum excavation.

VACUUM EXCAVATOR SYSTEMS, INC., Hooksett, NH 1989 to 1998 President / Owner

● A natural gas construction company focusing on innovative new technologies to repair and replace natural gas line infrastructure.

● Developed a new system for repairing leaks on medium and low pressure cast iron natural gas pipes using a pressurized encapsulation system.

Education / Career Development

Technical Skills

Operating Systems: Windows, OS X, UNIX, Linux, and Chrome OS and Chromium OS Applications: Microsoft Office, Google Apps, iWork, QuickBooks, Sage and many more Software Application: Design, Review and Implementation Mechanical Equipment: Design, Review and Implementation Education

Nashua Community College: Entrepreneurship and Advertising New Hampshire Community Technical College: Mechanical Drafting and Electronics Growth Strategy Partners LLC: 3 65 Evaluation with One on One 7 Keys to Growth Training. Self-taught: Google Search and local libraries

Patents

US 6180169 B1 US 6514346 B1 US 5913977 A WO 200-***-**** A1 WO 199******* A1 WO 200******* A1 CA 2375569 A1 CA 2459953 A1 CA 2375569 A1 CA 2325449 A1 CN 1371458 A CN 1300358 A CN 1371458 A DE 69909266 D1 EP 1064491 A1 EP 1064491 B1 EP 1192384 A1 EP 1436093 A1

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