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Since 1990, security-conscious companies have turned to Aurora Enterprises' professionals for support of their business critical applications. Our experienced team of security experts helps our clients to conquer the complex challenges of data security. Aurora’s Services, Sales and Software teams combine to uniquely position the company as a single source, full service Solutions Provider to small and medium businesses. With clients throughout the US, Aurora’s recent community focus has led to a greater local client concentration. Our customers range from Education K-12 and State / Local government business to the Finance, Transportation, Healthcare and Real Estate vertical markets. Our Solutions and Services are specially designed to be scaleable and easily applied to various industry requirements. Recently, Aurora led a concerted effort to strengthen our vendor partnerships and to define a clear growth path for these relationships, while developing new “best of breed” technology solutions that will resolve our customers’ security and compliance issues. A combination of branding, strengthened solutions offering, leveraging our partnerships and participation in the local Chambers of Commerce has resulted in a consistently growing client base. Aurora Enterprises President Philip de Souza serves as a Board Member on the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce. Aurora has received the Crystal Apple, an award given for the best “Partnership of the Year” under Torrance’s Adopt-A-School program (more on this relationship at www.auroraent.com/walteria).
MANAGEMENTPhilip de Souza, President
Philip de Souza is the Founder and President of Aurora Enterprises, a California-based consulting firm specializing in data security and compliance. As president, Philip is responsible for coordinating Aurora's technology, sales and business development teams to strategically position the company as a unique and trusted advisor to its clients. Philip has focused on developing Aurora's presence in the implementation of data security solutions. Aurora has emerged from its network consulting origins to become an industry leader, with a comprehensive range of solutions for regulatory compliance, legal and best practices requirements to meet the needs of its clients. Aurora has sustained a record 20% growth rate over the past three years, managing effective resources and capacity utilization. More recently, Philip led a team engaged in the design and development of SecurePATH™, a data encryption and regulatory compliance solution that is helping top-tier corporations protect their data, thereby solving a problem that costs corporations billions of dollars in theft, resources and lost intellectual property. Philip de Souza is past Chairman of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce. He was also part of Pepperdine's prestigious Management Partners Council, and served on the Board of Directors of the St James School Education Foundation. Philip's past experience includes designing and implementing a real time nationwide system to gather cost accounting data for one of India's largest pharmaceutical companies. This first of its kind project was designed and implemented across four manufacturing and ten distribution centers in just 18 months. Philip earned a Bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Bombay, a Fellow of Institute of Cost and Works Accounts and has an MBA from Pepperdine University.
Ralph Figueiredo, Director of Sales & Business Development
Ralph Figueiredo is the Director of Sales and Business Development at Aurora Enterprises, a consulting firm specializing in data security and compliance. Ralph has more than 10 years of experience in sales management, business development and marketing. He is chiefly responsible for Aurora’s revenue growth and developing strategies for Aurora’s expansion into new territories and new solution offerings. Ralph also manages Aurora’s marketing team and vendor relationships, and plays a key role in developing and maintaining these relationships through organizing technology events and local business-neighborhood events in line with Aurora’s marketing strategy. Previously, Ralph has served as a consultant and in sales for a wide range of technology products and services to state and local government entities, educational institutions and Fortune 1000 customers. He joined the Aurora management team in 2002. Ralph serves on the Board of Directors for two non-profit organizations, and devotes much of his time to community development. He also serves on the Channel Advisory Board for three top-tiered technology manufacturers. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from The Goa University in India, a diploma in Management Information Systems at Cal State University, Los Angeles and a post-Bachelors certification as a software developer and database programmer. Ralph has a passion for event management, and is often involved in putting together large-scale events for non-profits. When he’s not working on the business or his volunteer work, Ralph will most likely be found on a soccer field or riding his Harley Davidson in the mountains.
Carolyn J. Petty, Controller As Controller for Aurora Enterprises, Carolyn J. Petty is responsible for managing the company’s day-to-day financial plans and policies, while overseeing short and long-term strategy and budgeting. Prior to joining Aurora in 2007, Carolyn had amassed a wealth of experience in financial reporting and control processes, as well as the maintenance of fiscal records and the preparation of financial reports. Previously, Carolyn served as the executive director for CBS Television Distribution, and served in key executive positions for the Coca-Cola Company and Chase Manhattan Bank. Carolyn graduated from the University of Arizona with degrees in Accounting and Finance, before earning her MBA in Finance from the University of Southern California. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, swimming and running.
Ron Zayas, Director of Marketing
In his role as Director of Marketing for Aurora Enterprises, Ron Zayas takes a leadership position in developing and executing several marketing key initiatives. These include creating and executing media plans, and development and trafficking of all advertising and promotional materials through the creative development, approval and production processes. With an impressive resume that includes executive titles at computer peripherals and franchising corporations, Ron has an extensive background in marketing, sales and technology strategies. He spent 10 years as the senior vice president and chief marketing officer for the world’s largest franchisor of printing and small business services, Franchise Services, Inc. Ron graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a degree in social psychology, and serves on the Board of Directors for FoundationCare, a non-profit organization that raises funds for California schools. A licensed pilot, he enjoys flying to meetings rather that fighting the Los Angeles traffic.
Ed Mori, Director of Technology Services
As the Director of Technology Services at Aurora Enterprises, Ed Mori is in charge of researching and developing new technologies in the security space for Aurora, and creating technology solutions that assist Aurora clients with their business processes. He manages a team of fully qualified engineers, developers and technicians. Ed also oversees the Professional Services Organization, as well as the engineers that offer full service information technology solutions to the SMB market. He joined Aurora in 1998 after acquiring a wealth of hands-on field experience that focused his efforts on delivering superior customer service. After designing the user interface for SecurePATH, a new company that offers secure large file delivery, Ed has remained with the firm as CTO. He is also a commission leader at a large local church. In his spare time he enjoys camping, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.
Michael Takaki, Director of Business Development and Strategy
Michael Takaki joined Aurora Enterprises as Director of Business Development and Strategy in 2004. He brings an expertise in strategic planning, business development, operating systems design, business plans, process development and documentation to Aurora’s executive team.
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