James Farhat
CEO
ACTSJames Farhat is the proud founder and CEO of ACTS. Once named a Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the U.S. Small-Business Administration, James helps companies leverage technology to reduce costs and grow market share. His rare combination of business acumen, technical expertise and gregarious nature makes him a sought-after— and trusted—strategic advisor to organizations across multiple industries and geographies.
James has acted as an independent strategic technology consultant for organizations such as Microsoft, Cox Enterprises and Modis Professional Services, providing guidance on everything from CIO succession planning to budgeting and evaluation of organizational structures. Never one to shy away from a microphone, James has spoken at Comdex, the Microsoft Global Summit, Microsoft Ready, Microsoft Inspire, the Visual C++ Conference, the National Advisory Group, the National Restaurant Association Executive Symposium, the ITTA International Technology Training Association, and at multiple Microsoft TechEd events around the world. Always one to share his excitement for technology, he hosted a popular radio show, Tech Chat With Farhat and recently co-authored “Designed To Disrupt” detailing new approaches to technology and transformation.
When he’s not running ACTS or running to the airport to give a speech or meet a client, James can usually be found playing with his son, reading, or traveling the world with his wife, Rema.
Steven Wade
Vice President of Sales
Steven Wade is an experienced sales leader with over 30 years of sales and sales leadership experience. Prior to joining ACTS, Steven has lead sales teams both nationally and internationally for industry leaders such as Microsoft, Sun Microsystems, Kronos and E2open. Steven holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronic & Microprocessor Engineering from The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK. After immigrating to the USA over 25 years ago from his native Scotland, Steven now lives in Orlando, Fl.
Bobby Trivedi
CIO Advisor
Bobby is a Technology Executive with a CIO background with 20+ years of experience and an accomplished career of delivering meaningful business results. He is a progressive technology leader who employs several principles and methods to effectively manage technology organizations and business initiatives. Bobby has experience across numerous industries delivering millions in revenue growth, slashing operational costs, and improving overall organizational performance. At ACTS, Bobby leads our Advisory Function offering consulting services to our clients nationwide.
John Farhat
Vice President
John Farhat is one of the founding members of ACTS. John has over 20 years of Operations and Finance experience in the Information Technology Services industry. John has contributed to the Managed Services division by creating new revenue opportunities through partnership opportunities. John earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting from the University of Florida and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of North Florida. John Farhat resides in Jacksonville, FL.
Robin Church Ramirez
HR Director
Robin Ramirez is a HR professional with over ten years’ experience in HR. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University with a master’s in Education and a BA in Management and Marketing, she is a certified SHRM-CP, active in SHRM National and SHRM Jacksonville. Robin is knowledgeable in all HR disciplines including strategic planning, performance management, employee relations, benefits, payroll, risk management, and coaching. Robin resides in Jacksonville, FL.
Nashe Jones
Marketing Director
Nashe Jones is an award-winning marketing professional with many years of excellence in the technology industry. Nashe graduated from Florida A&M University and stays current with continued coursework including “Strategic Thinking & Management” from Wharton and “Digital Strategies for Business” from Emeritus & Columbia Business School. As Marketing Director, her goal is to drive exceptional marketing in the digital age that supports customers as they consider their options embarking on their Cloud Journey. Nashe lives in Atlanta, GA.
Kati Dougherty
Managed Services Director
Kati Dougherty is a skilled IT thought leader with over twenty years’ experience in driving Microsoft technologies and services for enterprise organizations and for the Department of Defense. Kati has extensive experience in IT Strategic Planning and Emerging Technology enablement. Her passion is for helping companies realize the power of Cloud. At ACTS, she is the Sr. Director of our Cloud Managed Services Practice. Kati holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems, and a Ph.D. in Computer Information Systems and resides in Las Vegas, NV.
Vanessa Sclauzero
Sales Operations Manager
Vanessa has developed a varied skill set through workforce and operations management, project scheduling, recruiting, sales in both B2C and B2B channels and experiential marketing. Her focus is on data analysis, visualization, and reporting, as well as championing a values-driven hiring strategy and the desire for candidates that exemplify a diversity of experience, culture, ideas, and opinions. Vanessa is currently leading the Operations department at ACTS, employing a data-driven approach to business operations and forecasting, while helping people with an interest in growing technical, leadership and communication skills thrive.
