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is a renowned technological visionary known for his dynamic approach to understanding the ever-evolving needs of today's complex market. His expertise encompasses executive acumen, strategic analysis of emerging technologies and markets, information security/privacy, research and development, marketing, administration, and investment banking.

As an entrepreneur, board member, and advisor for both public and private companies, Michael Kofman has successfully founded several companies in the United States and Europe. Notably, he has recently been involved with BioTechnology Group, Inc., a company dedicated to DNA testing and analysis, process automation for genetic services, and comprehensive human genetic research. Mr. Kofman firmly believes that the life sciences sector, combined with the latest technological advancements, presents exponential possibilities.

Under his guidance, successful genetic testing projects have been established in Ukraine, Russia, and the Baltic countries. This unique experience is continuously enhanced through the utilization of cutting-edge technology and equipment available in the market.

Collaborating with Harvard Medical School and Stanford Biomath, Mr. Kofman played a pivotal role in developing easily understandable genetic reports for both doctors and patients. This method has been widely adopted by leading laboratories in the United States and abroad.

In 2008, Mr. Kofman founded Xibi Group Inc., a technology company where he serves on the board of directors. Based in the US, the company specializes in data storage and Big Data management services for large commercial and government companies.

In 2000, Mr. Kofman founded DataPeer, Inc., a data management and data storage company offering a wide range of web-related services to small-to-medium-sized companies. At DataPeer, he developed unique technological solutions that enabled faster information tracking and easier data accessibility for individual end-users and government agencies worldwide.

In 1997, Mr. Kofman founded 9 Net Avenue, Inc., which grew to become one of the world's largest hosting companies. In 1999, 9 Net Avenue was acquired by Concentric Networks (NASDAQ: CNTX), subsequently acquired by XO Communications (NASDAQ: XOXO), with a maximum market value of $19.5 billion.

Prior to these ventures, Mr. Kofman served as CEO and Director of Information Technology at Elitan United Inc., a Massachusetts-based IT company that provided end-to-end strategies, interactive design, and technology services to leading global organizations. He played a pivotal role in developing and managing a scalable infrastructure, leading the company's growth from nine to over 4,000 employees worldwide.

He also holds the distinction of being the founder and CEO of ASTRA Corp, one of Europe's largest manufacturers of Digital Transceiver Satellite Systems, earning international recognition in the field of Satellite Devices. His responsibilities encompassed research, operating system development, multimedia and networking software applications, as well as overall technical strategy.

From 1983 to 1988, Mr. Kofman worked at the Nikolaev Shipbuilding Plant, where he was actively involved in the development and creation of satellite transceiver systems for transmitting classified information to and from warships. He was recognized as an Electronics Engineer of the highest level, received the 6th category, which was the highest recognition at the plant, where 93 thousand people worked.

Mr. Kofman holds a graduate degree in Electronic Engineering from the Ukrainian State Marine Technical University, specializing in Electronics, Digital Satellite Systems, and Economics. In 2004, he was granted a Ph.D. in Information Technology, and in 2009, he received the degree of Doctor of Technical Sciences.

Additionally, Michael Kofman is an author of technical papers focused on satellite and optical systems for data transmission. He has also received a patent in the field of digital satellite TV systems and high-definition television (HDTV), which was subsequently acquired by Sony.

In recognition of his outstanding achievements in business creation and development, Mr. Kofman was honored as Entrepreneur of the Year by "Entrepreneur Magazine" in 1999. Since 2000, his exceptional achievements have consistently been recognized and listed in the esteemed publications of Who's Who in America, World, Science, and Engineering.

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is accomplished and proactive product ownership professional with an extensive background holding high-level positions. His proven leadership acumen in managing both internal and outsourced international teams, fostering the development of interconnected products. Mr. Tur is adept at unraveling complex ideation challenges and devising innovative implementation strategies for corporate clients and startups across diverse sectors such as e-Commerce, Cloud Computing, Healthcare and more. Also, over 20 years of hands-on experience in multidisciplinary software and hardware development are in his background.

In particular, as a CEO & co-founder, Mr. Alex Tur developed and launched the innovative Cloud B2B/B2C Platform to aggregate and process Big Data in a single ecosystem. The platform also allows various providers and consumers to perform a massive search for the required information in context and exchange unstructured data in the formats most familiar to each of them.

From 2010-2014, Mr. Alex Tur worked for BioTechnology Group, Inc. as Director of Research and Development, led several Agile development teams, teams of engineers, doctors, geneticists, sales managers, partners, stakeholders in several countries, consolidated and directed their efforts to achieve their goals.

As Director of Research and Development, Mr. Alex Tur led the development of projects on video surveillance system and the system of highly reliable transmission and storage data for Xibi Group Inc.

Mr. Alex Tur is a versatile professional with a strong background in information technology and electronics design. He has successfully completed numerous projects spanning various industries, from medical equipment to critical components of precision and high-power military lasers for Space applications. Among his clients and beneficiaries are such well-known as Samsung Electronics Co., Verizon Communications Inc. and MacDonald's.

A far from complete list of his projects since 1983 includes more than a dozen business domains. As a Senior Software Developer, Alex Tur has been involved in projects such as:

• Sonopia Inc. – Micro Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) service on behalf of Verizon Communications Inc.
• Samsung Electronics Co. - presale program of smartphone Samsung I-9000 Omnia.
• Virton Consultants Limited (UK) - finance software for the trading platform.
• Private Label – ERP for e-Commerce.

Also, Mr. Tur has successfully used his knowledge and deep skills as a leading electronics designer for private customers, government organizations and the Defense Industry. His projects included, but were not limited to:

• Defense Industry – development and coordinate production of the high-precision HF electronic equipment, multi-microprocessor control systems, and unique software and hardware systems.
• Defense Industry – research and development components for precision and heavy-duty lasers for Space purposes.
• Special Recording Systems Ltd. - development of multi-channel voice recorders (mic/phone/radio) with speaker recognition, as well as speech-to-text conversion.

Mr. Alex Tur holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Donbas Mining Metallurgical Institute, specializing in Electrical Drives and Industrial Automation.

Mr. Tur has more than a dozen implemented inventions to his credit. In 1989-1990, he was awarded the title of "Best Defense Enterprise Designer" and "Best Defense Concern Inventor". One of his projects was among the finalists of the "Sun Microsystems Awards" in 2001.

Mr. Alex Tur is also the author of scientific publications on systems for stabilizing the parameters of solid-state subnanosecond pulsed lasers and own package of applied programs for creating and debugging software for single-chip microcontrollers.

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