AOptix Technologies Appoints Earl Charles as CFO

  • Dec 28, 2010
AOptix Technologies Inc., a developer of ultra-high bandwidth wireless communication and iris-recognition biometrics solutions, has appointed Earl C. Charles as chief financial officer. Charles brings vast operational experience and financial leadership to AOptix, as the company ramps up to meet the growing demand for its wireless communications and iris recognition security products.

“I’m extremely pleased to have Earl join the AOptix team,” said Dean Senner, president and CEO of AOptix. “Our company is scaling quite rapidly, and Earl brings the broad experience and proven track record necessary to take AOptix to the next level.”

Charles' responsibilities will include corporate finance, financings, mergers and acquisitions, and infrastructure planning to see AOptix through the company’s fastest and most exciting growth phase to date.

“I’ve been in Silicon Valley many years, and the AOptix technology and market opportunity story is incredible. We’re in border security and mobile wireless network bandwidth – two enormously exciting businesses,” Charles said. “The advanced iris recognition and long-distance wireless communication products are finding broad acceptance in the market and it’s my job to keep us financed and focused to meet our customer demands.”

Before joining AOptix, Charles served as CFO at eMeter and XenSource. As CFO of eMeter, Earl led and negotiated financing to accelerate sales growth while improving the company’s systems and infrastructure. Before eMeter, he was CFO at XenSource Inc., a server virtualization software company that was acquired by Citrix Systems Inc.


Featured

Most   Popular

New Products

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening.

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.