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SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA - CALIFORNIA MICROWAVE, INC. (Nasdaq National Market:CMIC) announced that Thomas J. Bakewell, 40, has been appointed vice president and chief information officer, responsible for developing and implementing company-wide information systems as the company transitions to a fully integrated operating entity. He reports directly to California Microwave's executive vice president and chief financial officer, Donna S. Birks.
Integrated Information Systems to Drive Operational Excellence
Bakewell brings 15 years of hands-on experience directing systems development and support, networking and systems administration, and telecommunications from both small firms and Fortune 500 companies. "As California Microwave responds to its international growth needs and works to improve the current operating results, we need an experienced systems professional to help us rationalize our business processes and optimize our information cost structure. The company previously was managed as a holding company, with autonomous divisions and separate information systems. Tom will help lead the cross-divisional group charged with reviewing the routine business transaction processes across our commercial divisions. The goal is to consolidate, standardize and optimize practices across these divisions and to produce tangible cost savings throughout the company. Tom's experience in integrating worldwide systems and developing productivity tools to reduce the cost of sales and improve information flow, both internally and externally, will be key as we implement our strategy for accelerated growth and profitability," commented Donna Birks.
Expert in Developing Enterprise Networks, Global Systems Strategies
Bakewell joined California Microwave from Network Appliance, Inc., where he served as director of information technology and created an information technology group to support the needs of this high-growth provider of dedicated data-access appliances and storage servers. His accomplishments at leading technology firms such as Sierra Semiconductor, and Ungermann Bass include the successful implementation and integration of a worldwide consolidated financial package and the sales support systems needed by a worldwide sales force. He also has experience in reengineering projects and consolidating the information technology function within an international, multidivisional company. He previously held information systems management positions at Amdahl Corporation and SRI International. Bakewell holds a BS in behavioral science from San Jose State University.
California Microwave, Inc. (http://www.calmike.com) is a leading U.S. supplier of satellite earth station and microwave radio infrastructure products and information and collection systems.
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