WavestoreUSA Expands Team with Addition of Seasoned Security Industry Executive

WavestoreUSA Expands Team with Addition of Seasoned Security Industry Executive

  • Apr 05, 2013

WavestoreUSA Expands Team with Addition of Seasoned Security Industry ExecutiveWavestoreUSA, a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for surveillance applications, announced that it has expanded its executive team with the addition of a longtime marketing and sales expert, Mike Scirica. A veteran of the security world, Scirica has been named the vice president of marketing and sales. He brings more than 25 years of experience in the video security and surveillance industry to WavestoreUSA.

As Vice President of Marketing and Sales, Scirica will play a pivotal role in helping to develop new open platform IP video and audio solutions for security applications and in growing WavestoreUSA's presence throughout the Americas. Most recently, he served in various senior-level marketing roles at Honeywell Security for more than 13 years, including Senior Technical Program Manager, OEM/ODM, Director of Marketing and Director of Product Management. Prior to Honeywell, he served with American Dynamics/Sensormatic in various roles including Senior Product Marketing Manager and Senior Sales Manager, Digital Video. 

“Mike is an invaluable addition to our executive team, and he will direct our overall marketing strategy and help us continue to grow and innovate our business,” said Mario Popu, general manager, WavestoreUSA. “Mike's experience and industry expertise are exactly what we need to consistently provide U.S. customers with the best-in-class solutions that we're known for.”

“I'm honored to be joining such an innovative, exciting company as WavestoreUSA,” Scirica said. “I look forward to putting my experience to use to lead the sales and marketing initiatives at Wavestore, while growing our customer base and seeking out new opportunities.”

Scirica and the rest of the WavestoreUSA team will be showcasing the company's IP solutions, including the latest version of its open, video management software platform, Wavestore V5, during ISC West 2013 in Las Vegas April 10-12, 2013. At booth #7123, conference attendees are invited to get a first-hand look at the capabilities of Wavestore V5, including the ability to integrate 360-degree cameras into existing surveillance systems.

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