Victor Friedman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Founder of XpertUniverse,Inc., Mr. Friedman is a visionary and a proven entrepreneur. He is a former principal and co-founder of  Computer Generated Solutions, Inc. (CGS) –  a Global professional services  and software development organization, employing close to 2500 people in over 20 locations around the world.  Mr. Friedman dramatically impacted CGS’ strategic direction, expantion of its offerings and its global presence, while managing strategic relationships for the firm. Today, Victor’s vision and passion are focused on creating most accurate, robust, and highly interactive communication solutions that impact corporations as well as individuals across the globe. These ‘Expertise Interaction Solutions’ are helping companies and individuals solve problems and deal with pressing issues in a most effective, on-demand manner. XpertUniverse’ solutions not only are aimed at positively impacting the bottom line of global corporations, but also at helping consumers with many aspects of their personal life.   

Zvia Faro, Chief Technology Officer

Well known leader in enterprise-wide software development for companies like Computer Associates, CosmoCom,  ProcureNet, and the Government of Israel. Over 20 years of extensive hands-on and management experience in design, development, support, packaging and implementation of enterprise software. At Computer Associates, Zvia held a position of Vice President of Technology Integration and Services, working with strategic technology partners, including HP, Cisco, Microsoft, Sun, BMC, and other clients across a broad range of industries and business environments.

Michael O'Hara, Chief Operations Advisor

Michael is the former founder and President of Tomato Media, a specialty media company, and wholly-owned subsidiary of Advance, one of the nation’s largest privately held media companies and owner of Condé Nast.  He brings more than 25 years of senior management experience in enterprise software, technology, interactive media, publishing and retail.  Before starting Tomato Media, Mr. O'Hara served as President and CEO of several enterprise technology firms including 3DPipeline, XMPie (digital content delivery), 3Path (peer-to-peer delivery), and bla-bla.com, Inc. (online content aggregator with 22 million unique visitors).  Over the past fifteen years, in addition to raising venture capital and completing acquisitions of technology and media companies, O’Hara has successfully engineered exits for investors of four of these companies.

Alex Romanovich, Chief Marketing Officer

Alex has more than 20 years of leadership experience helping build international brands, bring international products and services companies into new markets, and guiding top-tier businesses. An accomplished corporate strategist and marketer, his vision and expertise in business performance have driven notable corporate growth in the media, technology, transportation, financial services, and professional services sectors. As Marketing and Business Development executive for companies such as IBM, Silicon Graphics, Unified Technologies, Bertelsmann, Global Advertising Strategies and others, Alex has managed numerous marketing, public relations, and market entry initiatives in US, Europe, and Russia with expertise in product development, marketing strategy, technology, corporate transition, and business expansion.

Wayne Markowitz, Chief Financial Advisor

Wayne is a seasoned executive and business strategist with over thirty years experience in global operations, financial management, and tactical business planning.  Presently, he is Managing Partner of The Hindsight Group, a professional services organization specializing in providing its corporate clientele with creative, targeted, and comprehensive business solutions including corporate restructuring; financial advisory services; and infrastructure cost management. Prior, Wayne has held senior management positions at several prominent international organizations including GFT, a pre-eminent manufacturer and distributor of designer fashion apparel where he was Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer; as well as Bristol-Myers Squibb; Clairol; and Waterford Wedgwood.