Wedge Networks Leadership

Zhang is a co-founder of Wedge Networks. As Chief Technical Officer, he is instrumental in developing Wedge’s high performance security platform. Zhang holds a Ph.D in Computer Science from the University of Calgary; an M.Sc in Computer Engineering from the Institute of Computer Technology of Chinese Academy of Sciences, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Fudan University. With more than two decades of high-tech leadership experience, Zhang is a co-inventor and holder of several patents in the area of computing and networking. Prior to establishing Wedge Networks, he was a co-founder of the 24C Group Inc., which pioneered the first digital receipts infrastructure for secure electronic commerce. Zhang was previously principal of Servidium Inc., now ThoughtWorks Canada Inc., a global leader in agile development methodology. A speaker and writer on subjects of cloud, networking, and IT security issues and trends, Zhang chairs the Security Working Group and is a member of the board of directors of Open Cloud Connect, a global cloud computing consortium of leading network service providers and technology vendors.

Kinawi is a co-founder of Wedge Networks and has a Ph.D and Master of Science in Computer Science from the Universities of Calgary, Canada and London, UK. Within his role at Wedge Networks as Chief Scientist, Kinawi works with Wedge’s customers, R&D and engineering teams to cater to customer requirements and demands while ensuring that the company’s product and IP portfolio is continually updated and relevant within the fast moving security industry. Prior to Wedge Networks, Kinawi also co-founded Mpower Technologies Inc., a wireless telecommunications software company, in 1997 and ActiveIq.com (NASDAQ: AIQT), a Boston-based e-Business applications firm, in 1999. Kinawi is an innovator with more than 17 years of research and development experience working with industry leaders such as Newbridge (Alcatel), Siemens, United Technologies, and Apple in the areas of distributed information systems, embedded applications and wireless Internet solutions. Kinawi has been a guest speaker at numerous major conferences, published several research papers and is the holder of multiple patents in the area of mobile and wireless devices. Kinawi also plays an active role in mentoring technology startups and recently lent his experience as a Director for Trusted Positioning, a pioneer in infrastructure-less, indoor positioning technology, from its inception to its successful acquisition by InvenSense Inc. (NYSE: INVN).

Mr. Fong has more than 20 years of capital market experience, specializing in public markets, venture capital, corporate finance, business transformation and operations. Prior to joining Wedge, he was responsible for the listings and compliance & disclosure business for the TSX Venture Exchange as the Director for Western Canada. Mr. Fong has also held senior management roles at Northern Securities (vice president and branch manager) and Mackie Research Capital (senior vice president). Mr. Fong received a Bachelor of Commerce from the Alberta School of Business at the University of Alberta and is a CFA charter holder. Mr. Fong’s diverse financial background will allow him to guide Wedge Networks as the company continues to grow and expand.

Scott Bauer is responsible for financial operations at Cyan. Scott is a seasoned finance executive bringing nearly 20 years of experience building both private and publicly traded technology companies. Scott has a diverse background with experience in financial operations, mergers and acquisitions, business development, international operations and securities offerings. Most recently, Scott was chief financial officer for Yipes Enterprise Services, Inc., a leading provider of managed Ethernet services to the enterprise. While at Yipes, Scott drove the company’s revenue growth as well as expansion of margins, culminating in its acquisition by Reliance Communications, Inc. Prior to Yipes, Scott served as vice president of finance and corporate controller of Ask Jeeves, Inc. During his tenure with the publicly held search portal, Bauer was responsible for worldwide external reporting, treasury and accounting, and related finance functions. He was part of the management team that oversaw the company’s return to profitability and transition to a high-margin organization. Ask Jeeves was acquired by IAC/Interactive Corporation in 2005. Scott has also held various leadership roles at Barclays Global Investors, an asset management firm, and Arthur Andersen LLP, a professional services firm. Scott holds a bachelor's degree in business economics from the University of California-Santa Barbara and an MBA from the University of Southern California. He is a CFA® charterholder and a certified public accountant (CPA).

Zhang is a co-founder of Wedge Networks. As Chief Technical Officer, he is instrumental in developing Wedge’s high performance security platform. Zhang holds a Ph.D in Computer Science from the University of Calgary; an M.Sc in Computer Engineering from the Institute of Computer Technology of Chinese Academy of Sciences, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Fudan University. With more than two decades of high-tech leadership experience, Zhang is a co-inventor and holder of several patents in the area of computing and networking. Prior to establishing Wedge Networks, he was a co-founder of the 24C Group Inc., which pioneered the first digital receipts infrastructure for secure electronic commerce. Zhang was previously principal of Servidium Inc., now ThoughtWorks Canada Inc., a global leader in agile development methodology. A speaker and writer on subjects of cloud, networking, and IT security issues and trends, Zhang chairs the Security Working Group and is a member of the board of directors of Open Cloud Connect, a global cloud computing consortium of leading network service providers and technology vendors.

Kinawi is a co-founder of Wedge Networks and has a Ph.D and Master of Science in Computer Science from the Universities of Calgary, Canada and London, UK. Within his role at Wedge Networks as Chief Scientist, Kinawi works with Wedge’s customers, R&D and engineering teams to cater to customer requirements and demands while ensuring that the company’s product and IP portfolio is continually updated and relevant within the fast moving security industry. Prior to Wedge Networks, Kinawi also co-founded Mpower Technologies Inc., a wireless telecommunications software company, in 1997 and ActiveIq.com (NASDAQ: AIQT), a Boston-based e-Business applications firm, in 1999. Kinawi is an innovator with more than 17 years of research and development experience working with industry leaders such as Newbridge (Alcatel), Siemens, United Technologies, and Apple in the areas of distributed information systems, embedded applications and wireless Internet solutions. Kinawi has been a guest speaker at numerous major conferences, published several research papers and is the holder of multiple patents in the area of mobile and wireless devices. Kinawi also plays an active role in mentoring technology startups and recently lent his experience as a Director for Trusted Positioning, a pioneer in infrastructure-less, indoor positioning technology, from its inception to its successful acquisition by InvenSense Inc. (NYSE: INVN).