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Amit Jain

CEO & Founder

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ROGER HAJJAR, PHD

CTO & SVP, LPD BU

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JASBIR SINGH

CFO & SVP, FINANCE

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ASAF KHARAL

VP & GENERAL COUNSEL

AMIT JAIN | PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND FOUNDER

Amit brings over 20 years of executive management, technology and entrepreneurial experience to the Prysm team. With a track record of growing successful tech-related businesses and a career that spans the data-storage, high-end optical telecommunication and low-cost datacom devices industries, Amit is well-versed in the integration of technologies and manufacturing processes.

Before founding Prysm, Amit was CEO of Bigbear Network and the co-founder and CEO of Versatile Optical Networks, which was acquired by Vitesse Semiconductor Corp. At Vitesse, Amit led the Optical Systems Division as Vice President and General Manager, until the division was acquired by Avanex Corporation.

Prior to Versatile, Amit held several management positions in startups and larger, more established companies, including Terastor, Optex Communications and Digital Equipment Corporation.

Amit holds a BS in Physics, a BSEE, an MSEE and an MBA.

ROGER HAJJAR | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, LPD BUSINESS UNIT

Since 2005, Dr. Hajjar has pioneered Laser Phosphor Display (LPD) technology, working with businesspeople and technologists in a variety of disciplines — both in the U.S. and around the globe. Dr. Hajjar has registered more than 100 U.S. and worldwide patents and has a long history of success in taking optical-based technologies from inception to high-volume manufacturing.

Prior to Prysm, Dr. Hajjar served as Vice President/GM of Transmission Subsystems with Avanex Corporation and Vice President of Technology with Vitesse Semiconductor. Dr. Hajjar was Chief Technology Officer and founder of Versatile Optical Networks prior to its acquisition by Vitesse, and later, by Avanex. Dr. Hajjar held management positions with TeraStor Corporation and the Eastman Kodak Company. He also held research positions at the Optical Sciences Center at the University of Arizona and IBM’s T.J. Watson Research Center.

He was recently honored with the prestigious 2016 Adele De Berri Pioneers of AV Award.

Dr. Hajjar holds a PhD and MS in Optical Sciences from the University of Arizona, as well as a BS in Electrical Engineering from Boston University, from where he graduated Summa Cum Laude.

JASBIR SINGH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE

Jasbir Singh has served as CFO and Vice President of Finance for Prysm since the company was founded in 2005.

Prior to Prysm, Jasbir served as CFO/Vice President of Finance for numerous Silicon Valley startups, including Equator Technologies (acquired by PixelWorks in 2005) and Versatile Optical Networks (acquired by Vitesse Semiconductor in 2001). He also helped spin off the digital-imaging division of Conexant Systems in 2002, served as the Vice President of Finance for the newly formed entity, and ultimately sold the business to ESS Technology in 2003. Jasbir began his career at KPMG.

He holds a BBA and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.

ASAF KHARAL | VP & GENERAL COUNSEL

Asaf serves as Prysm’s Vice President and General Counsel. Asaf has over 15 years’ experience counseling high technology companies on corporate and commercial matters. Prior to joining Prysm, Asaf served as corporate counsel at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati in Palo Alto, California and at Sidley Austin Brown and Wood in New York City. Asaf has served as a mentor and advisor to many founders and start-ups as part of the Palo Alto and San Francisco Chapters of the Startup Leadership Program.

Asaf holds a JD, Corporate and Commercial Law from the University of Toronto Law School and a Bachelor of Commerce, Business, Finance and Economics from the University of Toronto.

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Amit Jain

CEO & Founder

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ROGER HAJJAR, PHD

CTO & SVP, LPD BU

AMIT JAIN | PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND FOUNDER

Amit brings over 20 years of executive management, technology and entrepreneurial experience to the Prysm team. With a track record of growing successful tech-related businesses and a career that spans the data-storage, high-end optical telecommunication and low-cost datacom devices industries, Amit is well-versed in the integration of technologies and manufacturing processes.

Before founding Prysm, Amit was CEO of Bigbear Network and the co-founder and CEO of Versatile Optical Networks, which was acquired by Vitesse Semiconductor Corp. At Vitesse, Amit led the Optical Systems Division as Vice President and General Manager, until the division was acquired by Avanex Corporation.

Prior to Versatile, Amit held several management positions in startups and larger, more established companies, including Terastor, Optex Communications and Digital Equipment Corporation.

Amit holds a BS in Physics, a BSEE, an MSEE and an MBA.

ROGER HAJJAR | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, LPD BUSINESS UNIT

Since 2005, Dr. Hajjar has pioneered Laser Phosphor Display (LPD) technology, working with businesspeople and technologists in a variety of disciplines — both in the U.S. and around the globe. Dr. Hajjar has registered more than 100 U.S. and worldwide patents and has a long history of success in taking optical-based technologies from inception to high-volume manufacturing.

Prior to Prysm, Dr. Hajjar served as Vice President/GM of Transmission Subsystems with Avanex Corporation and Vice President of Technology with Vitesse Semiconductor. Dr. Hajjar was Chief Technology Officer and founder of Versatile Optical Networks prior to its acquisition by Vitesse, and later, by Avanex. Dr. Hajjar held management positions with TeraStor Corporation and the Eastman Kodak Company. He also held research positions at the Optical Sciences Center at the University of Arizona and IBM’s T.J. Watson Research Center.

He was recently honored with the prestigious 2016 Adele De Berri Pioneers of AV Award.

Dr. Hajjar holds a PhD and MS in Optical Sciences from the University of Arizona, as well as a BS in Electrical Engineering from Boston University, from where he graduated Summa Cum Laude.

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JASBIR SINGH

CFO & SVP, FINANCE

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ASAF KHARAL

VP & GENERAL COUNSEL

JASBIR SINGH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE

Jasbir Singh has served as CFO and Vice President of Finance for Prysm since the company was founded in 2005.

Prior to Prysm, Jasbir served as CFO/Vice President of Finance for numerous Silicon Valley startups, including Equator Technologies (acquired by PixelWorks in 2005) and Versatile Optical Networks (acquired by Vitesse Semiconductor in 2001). He also helped spin off the digital-imaging division of Conexant Systems in 2002, served as the Vice President of Finance for the newly formed entity, and ultimately sold the business to ESS Technology in 2003. Jasbir began his career at KPMG.

He holds a BBA and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.

ASAF KHARAL | VP & GENERAL COUNSEL

Asaf serves as Prysm’s Vice President and General Counsel. Asaf has over 15 years’ experience counseling high technology companies on corporate and commercial matters. Prior to joining Prysm, Asaf served as corporate counsel at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati in Palo Alto, California and at Sidley Austin Brown and Wood in New York City. Asaf has served as a mentor and advisor to many founders and start-ups as part of the Palo Alto and San Francisco Chapters of the Startup Leadership Program.

Asaf holds a JD, Corporate and Commercial Law from the University of Toronto Law School and a Bachelor of Commerce, Business, Finance and Economics from the University of Toronto.

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Amit Jain

CEO & Founder

AMIT JAIN | PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND FOUNDER

Amit brings over 20 years of executive management, technology and entrepreneurial experience to the Prysm team. With a track record of growing successful tech-related businesses and a career that spans the data-storage, high-end optical telecommunication and low-cost datacom devices industries, Amit is well-versed in the integration of technologies and manufacturing processes.

Before founding Prysm, Amit was CEO of Bigbear Network and the co-founder and CEO of Versatile Optical Networks, which was acquired by Vitesse Semiconductor Corp. At Vitesse, Amit led the Optical Systems Division as Vice President and General Manager, until the division was acquired by Avanex Corporation.

Prior to Versatile, Amit held several management positions in startups and larger, more established companies, including Terastor, Optex Communications and Digital Equipment Corporation.

Amit holds a BS in Physics, a BSEE, an MSEE and an MBA.

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ROGER HAJJAR, PHD

CTO & SVP, LPD BU

ROGER HAJJAR | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, LPD BUSINESS UNIT

Since 2005, Dr. Hajjar has pioneered Laser Phosphor Display (LPD) technology, working with businesspeople and technologists in a variety of disciplines — both in the U.S. and around the globe. Dr. Hajjar has registered more than 100 U.S. and worldwide patents and has a long history of success in taking optical-based technologies from inception to high-volume manufacturing.

Prior to Prysm, Dr. Hajjar served as Vice President/GM of Transmission Subsystems with Avanex Corporation and Vice President of Technology with Vitesse Semiconductor. Dr. Hajjar was Chief Technology Officer and founder of Versatile Optical Networks prior to its acquisition by Vitesse, and later, by Avanex. Dr. Hajjar held management positions with TeraStor Corporation and the Eastman Kodak Company. He also held research positions at the Optical Sciences Center at the University of Arizona and IBM’s T.J. Watson Research Center.

He was recently honored with the prestigious 2016 Adele De Berri Pioneers of AV Award.

Dr. Hajjar holds a PhD and MS in Optical Sciences from the University of Arizona, as well as a BS in Electrical Engineering from Boston University, from where he graduated Summa Cum Laude.

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JASBIR SINGH

CFO & SVP, FINANCE

JASBIR SINGH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE

Jasbir Singh has served as CFO and Vice President of Finance for Prysm since the company was founded in 2005.

Prior to Prysm, Jasbir served as CFO/Vice President of Finance for numerous Silicon Valley startups, including Equator Technologies (acquired by PixelWorks in 2005) and Versatile Optical Networks (acquired by Vitesse Semiconductor in 2001). He also helped spin off the digital-imaging division of Conexant Systems in 2002, served as the Vice President of Finance for the newly formed entity, and ultimately sold the business to ESS Technology in 2003. Jasbir began his career at KPMG.

He holds a BBA and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.

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ASAF KHARAL

VP & GENERAL COUNSEL

ASAF KHARAL | VP & GENERAL COUNSEL

Asaf serves as Prysm’s Vice President and General Counsel. Asaf has over 15 years’ experience counseling high technology companies on corporate and commercial matters. Prior to joining Prysm, Asaf served as corporate counsel at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati in Palo Alto, California and at Sidley Austin Brown and Wood in New York City. Asaf has served as a mentor and advisor to many founders and start-ups as part of the Palo Alto and San Francisco Chapters of the Startup Leadership Program.

Asaf holds a JD, Corporate and Commercial Law from the University of Toronto Law School and a Bachelor of Commerce, Business, Finance and Economics from the University of Toronto.

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STUART MONKS

SVP, COLLABORATION SOLUTIONS

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KATHY OMAYE-SOSNOW

SVP, HUMAN RESOURCES

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HANNAH GRAP

VP, MARKETING

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SREENI GARLAPATI

CIO & VP CUSTOMER SUCCESS AND SUPPORT

STUART MONKS | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, COLLABORATION SOLUTIONS

Stuart leads development of Prysm's award-winning solutions. Previously, he served as Group Vice President of Engineering for Technology and Architecture at Polycom, as well as the Vice President of Engineering for the company's Video Solutions Group — a title he held for seven years. Stuart has over 20 years of experience working as a senior development manager in Silicon Valley, having previously held Vice President of Engineering positions at Procket Networks, Redback Networks and Ascend Communications. Before that, he was both co-founder and Vice President of Engineering at Merlin Systems, an optical- interface company purchased by Redback Networks.

Stuart has a BS in computer engineering from the University of Manchester in England and an MBA from Santa Clara University.

KATHY OMAYE-SOSNOW | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES

Kathy has over 20 years of global human-resources experience in the semiconductor, telecommunications and healthcare industries. Kathy directs all human-resources initiatives for Prysm worldwide, including the design and development of global HR strategies and processes, talent acquisition, organizational development, policy and HR systems.

Kathy was most recently the Vice President of Human Resources at MIPS Technologies, Inc. (acquired by Imagination Technologies Group), where she also ran the board’s Compensation and Nominating Committee. She also served as Vice President of Human Resources at Catapult Communications Corporation (acquired by Ixia) for more than 12 years. She helped the company establish the human-resource function and played an integral part in leading its growth through an IPO and acquisition.

Kathy holds a BS in Human Resources from California State University, Sacramento.

HANNAH GRAP | VP, MARKETING

Hannah Grap is the VP of Marketing at Prysm, responsible for all aspects of marketing, globally. Hannah brings 12 years of technology marketing leadership experience to her role. As a strategic brand marketer, she thrives at the intersection of content, creative and business strategy. Prior to joining Prysm, Hannah led the worldwide brand and creative group at SDL (LSE: SDL.L), a leader in language and content management technology and services, defining global thought-leadership programs and supporting demand generation teams. Prior to this, Hannah led marketing communications and demand generation teams in SDL's Language Technology division, and at a machine learning company, Language Weaver. She began her career running marketing programs in the management consulting industry.

Hannah holds a Master of Science degree in technical communications from the University of Washington.

SREENI GARLAPATI | CIO & VP CUSTOMER SUCCESS AND SUPPORT
In this role as CIO, Sreeni is responsible for the IT strategy, operations, management of the IT organization, and the security of data for Prysm customers worldwide.

Sreeni is also responsible for leading the company’s Global Customer Success and Technical Support teams, providing end-to-end support experience and focusing on driving customer outcomes from Prysm’s solutions.

Prior to Prysm, Sreeni served as VP IT at Fortinet, VP and CIO at Meru Networks, and Sr. Director for Enterprise Systems and Business Operations at Juniper Networks. He brings 20 years of high-tech industry experience in enterprise technology management, operations, and customer service management.

Sreeni holds B.Tech in Computer engineering from NMAM Institute of technology, India, and an MS in Computer science from NYIT.
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STUART MONKS

SVP, COLLABORATION SOLUTIONS

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KATHY OMAYE-SOSNOW

SVP, HUMAN RESOURCES

STUART MONKS | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, COLLABORATION SOLUTIONS

Stuart leads development of Prysm's award-winning solutions. Previously, he served as Group Vice President of Engineering for Technology and Architecture at Polycom, as well as the Vice President of Engineering for the company's Video Solutions Group — a title he held for seven years. Stuart has over 20 years of experience working as a senior development manager in Silicon Valley, having previously held Vice President of Engineering positions at Procket Networks, Redback Networks and Ascend Communications. Before that, he was both co-founder and Vice President of Engineering at Merlin Systems, an optical- interface company purchased by Redback Networks.

Stuart has a BS in computer engineering from the University of Manchester in England and an MBA from Santa Clara University.

KATHY OMAYE-SOSNOW | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES

Kathy has over 20 years of global human-resources experience in the semiconductor, telecommunications and healthcare industries. Kathy directs all human-resources initiatives for Prysm worldwide, including the design and development of global HR strategies and processes, talent acquisition, organizational development, policy and HR systems.

Kathy was most recently the Vice President of Human Resources at MIPS Technologies, Inc. (acquired by Imagination Technologies Group), where she also ran the board’s Compensation and Nominating Committee. She also served as Vice President of Human Resources at Catapult Communications Corporation (acquired by Ixia) for more than 12 years. She helped the company establish the human-resource function and played an integral part in leading its growth through an IPO and acquisition.

Kathy holds a BS in Human Resources from California State University, Sacramento.

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HANNAH GRAP

VP, MARKETING

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SREENI GARLAPATI

CIO & VP CUSTOMER SUCCESS AND SUPPORT

HANNAH GRAP | VP, MARKETING

Hannah Grap is the VP of Marketing at Prysm, responsible for all aspects of marketing, globally. Hannah brings 12 years of technology marketing leadership experience to her role. As a strategic brand marketer, she thrives at the intersection of content, creative and business strategy. Prior to joining Prysm, Hannah led the worldwide brand and creative group at SDL (LSE: SDL.L), a leader in language and content management technology and services, defining global thought-leadership programs and supporting demand generation teams. Prior to this, Hannah led marketing communications and demand generation teams in SDL's Language Technology division, and at a machine learning company, Language Weaver. She began her career running marketing programs in the management consulting industry.

Hannah holds a Master of Science degree in technical communications from the University of Washington.

SREENI GARLAPATI | CIO & VP CUSTOMER SUCCESS AND SUPPORT
In this role as CIO, Sreeni is responsible for the IT strategy, operations, management of the IT organization, and the security of data for Prysm customers worldwide.

Sreeni is also responsible for leading the company’s Global Customer Success and Technical Support teams, providing end-to-end support experience and focusing on driving customer outcomes from Prysm’s solutions.

Prior to Prysm, Sreeni served as VP IT at Fortinet, VP and CIO at Meru Networks, and Sr. Director for Enterprise Systems and Business Operations at Juniper Networks. He brings 20 years of high-tech industry experience in enterprise technology management, operations, and customer service management.

Sreeni holds B.Tech in Computer engineering from NMAM Institute of technology, India, and an MS in Computer science from NYIT.
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STUART MONKS

SVP, COLLABORATION SOLUTIONS

STUART MONKS | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, COLLABORATION SOLUTIONS

Stuart leads development of Prysm's award-winning solutions. Previously, he served as Group Vice President of Engineering for Technology and Architecture at Polycom, as well as the Vice President of Engineering for the company's Video Solutions Group — a title he held for seven years. Stuart has over 20 years of experience working as a senior development manager in Silicon Valley, having previously held Vice President of Engineering positions at Procket Networks, Redback Networks and Ascend Communications. Before that, he was both co-founder and Vice President of Engineering at Merlin Systems, an optical- interface company purchased by Redback Networks.

Stuart has a BS in computer engineering from the University of Manchester in England and an MBA from Santa Clara University.

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KATHY OMAYE-SOSNOW

SVP, HUMAN RESOURCES

KATHY OMAYE-SOSNOW | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES

Kathy has over 20 years of global human-resources experience in the semiconductor, telecommunications and healthcare industries. Kathy directs all human-resources initiatives for Prysm worldwide, including the design and development of global HR strategies and processes, talent acquisition, organizational development, policy and HR systems.

Kathy was most recently the Vice President of Human Resources at MIPS Technologies, Inc. (acquired by Imagination Technologies Group), where she also ran the board’s Compensation and Nominating Committee. She also served as Vice President of Human Resources at Catapult Communications Corporation (acquired by Ixia) for more than 12 years. She helped the company establish the human-resource function and played an integral part in leading its growth through an IPO and acquisition.

Kathy holds a BS in Human Resources from California State University, Sacramento.

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HANNAH GRAP

VP, MARKETING

HANNAH GRAP | VP, MARKETING

Hannah Grap is the VP of Marketing at Prysm, responsible for all aspects of marketing, globally. Hannah brings 12 years of technology marketing leadership experience to her role. As a strategic brand marketer, she thrives at the intersection of content, creative and business strategy. Prior to joining Prysm, Hannah led the worldwide brand and creative group at SDL (LSE: SDL.L), a leader in language and content management technology and services, defining global thought-leadership programs and supporting demand generation teams. Prior to this, Hannah led marketing communications and demand generation teams in SDL's Language Technology division, and at a machine learning company, Language Weaver. She began her career running marketing programs in the management consulting industry.

Hannah holds a Master of Science degree in technical communications from the University of Washington.

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SREENI GARLAPATI

CIO & VP CUSTOMER SUCCESS AND SUPPORT

SREENI GARLAPATI | CIO & VP CUSTOMER SUCCESS AND SUPPORT
In this role as CIO, Sreeni is responsible for the IT strategy, operations, management of the IT organization, and the security of data for Prysm customers worldwide.

Sreeni is also responsible for leading the company’s Global Customer Success and Technical Support teams, providing end-to-end support experience and focusing on driving customer outcomes from Prysm’s solutions.

Prior to Prysm, Sreeni served as VP IT at Fortinet, VP and CIO at Meru Networks, and Sr. Director for Enterprise Systems and Business Operations at Juniper Networks. He brings 20 years of high-tech industry experience in enterprise technology management, operations, and customer service management.

Sreeni holds B.Tech in Computer engineering from NMAM Institute of technology, India, and an MS in Computer science from NYIT.

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