Management Team

Ronald Allen - Chief Executive Officer

Founded the company in 2002 and is responsible for the company’s vision and corporate strategy.

Prior to Vistrian Inc., Mr. Allen founded Quippe Technologies Inc. where he served as Chairman and CEO. He was responsible for development and product definition. Quippe provided automated sourcing and purchasing solutions to Industrial Distributors. The Company offered outsourced procurement services supported by content and a network of suppliers. As the leader of the company, Mr. Allen spearheaded Quippe’ s overall solutions and services strategy along with his executive team.

Before his tenure at Quippe, Mr. Allen joined Komag, Inc., as its 5th employee. He served as Vice President of Equipment Automation Engineering. Mr. Allen was awarded 12 United States and International Patents associated with high tech equipment automation in the Media and Storage Industry.

With more than 25 years of experience as an Engineering Executive, Mr. Allen has intimate knowledge of Operations Management and a deep understanding of how technology can optimize a corporation's spending efficiencies.

Prior to joining Komag, Mr. Allen held several engineering positions at Xerox Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) in the General Science Laboratories and at General Electric Research Center in Schenectady , New York .

Mr. Allen holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Dillard University in Physics and Chemistry as well as post graduate studies at Union College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Mr. Allen can be reached at: Ron@Vistrian.com

S. Suresh - Chief Operating Officer

Founded the company in 2002 and is responsible for product management, operations, engineering and development. Suresh is responsible for directing Vistrian's India based engineering team.

Prior to Vistrian Inc., Suresh founded Quippe Technologies Inc. where he served as President and COO. He was responsible for operations and engineering. Quippe provided automated sourcing and purchasing solutions to Industrial Distributors. The Company offered outsourced procurement services supported by content and a network of suppliers.

Before his tenure at Quippe, Suresh held the position of Director of Equipment and Automation Engineering at Komag, Inc. In this role, he was responsible for the development of production equipment, and managing the factory equipment procurement, installation and start-up at Komag's South East Asia plants.

Prior to joining Komag, Suresh was a member of the founding team at Sequoia Automation Systems, where he held engineering and management positions. The Company was later acquired by Cross and Trecker.

With more than 20 years of experience in robotics, manufacturing automation, equipment engineering and engineering management, Suresh brings a deep understanding of manufacturing operations and technology to help drive Vistrian's product strategy.

Suresh holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Madras University in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science degree from the University of Rhode Island in Industrial Engineering.

He can be reached at Suresh@vistrian.com

Doug Pagel - Vice President of Sales and Business Development

Doug is responsible for Worldwide Sales and Business Development for Vistrian.

Prior to Vistrian Inc., Doug was with SCS Interactive as the Director of Key Account Sales. A leading designer and manufacturer of custom attractions for the themepark, waterpark and resort markets. At SCS, Doug managed the company's critical accounts including Disney, Universal Studios, Six Flags, Busch Entertainment and Great Wolf Resorts.

Before his tenure at SCS, Doug, held the position of Vice President of Sales for Quippe Technologies. Quippe provided automated sourcing and purchasing solutions to Industrial Distributors. The Company offered outsourced procurement services supported by content and a network of suppliers.

Prior to joining Quippe, Doug was a member of the founding team at TechniStar, where he held sales, operations and engineering management positions. Doug has also had management positions with ABB Flexible Automation and MiniScribe. A provider of computer disk drives.

With more than 25 years of experience in the sales, engineering and operations of manufacturing automation and capital equipment, Doug brings a deep understanding of technology and sales to help drive Vistrian's sales strategy.

He has a degree in Mechanical Design Engineering Technology from Milwaukee School of Engineering.

He can be reached at Doug@vistrian.com