Tim M. Switzer Executive Management IT Domain Name Experience
1. Tim M. Switzer
419 East Columbia Street – Falls Church, VA 22046
Mobile: (703) 627-2235
tim.m.switzer@gmail.com
Executive Management experience in Information Technology based companies with consistent record of
success in the achievement of tactical and strategic goals tied to revenue growth, cost management, and
efficient business operations - in a large corporation (IBM), fast moving start-ups (Integrion / Visa Interactive,
DotGreen, dotBuild), and a medium-sized company (Neustar).
Demonstrated ability to launch and grow new and innovative products and services in a constantly changing
environment, execute an efficient business plan / strategy, while developing and implementing new business
processes and controls - proven history of effective leadership, execution, and timely decision-making.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Contractor – Falls Church, VA 2015 – Current
Providing various industry entities expert guidance on all aspects of domain name operations, launch, marketing, channel,
reporting, billing, finance, policy. Currently engaged in a project with the Domain Name Association (DNA) on driving
the Healthy Domains initiative (HDI).
dotBuild – Santa Monica, CA (short term project) 2014
Company formed to launch, operate, and grow the .BUILD top-level domain (TLD) via the new TLD program
administered by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
Head of Registry Operations and Channel
− Lead role in ensuring a seamless transition in a constantly changing policy and channel environment through the
various .BUILD launch phases
− Responsible for daily operations, interfacing with both the global distribution channel and technical services
provider
− Ensure all operational aspects are efficient and effective: channel on-boarding and marketing programs, Building
Industry event participation, billing and accounts receivable, contract compliance, and reporting
− Participated and took leadership role for policy and operational issues in the ICANN multi-stakeholder model for the
Internet industry via the Domain Name Association (DNA), ICANN Registry Stakeholder Group (RySG), the ICANN
New TLD Applicant Group (NTAG), global ICANN policy meetings, and the ICANN Global Domains Division
(GDD)
DotGreen Community Inc. – San Francisco, CA 2011 - 2014
Company formed to submit an application to ICANN and operate in the Internet and Green / Sustainability space as a
domain name registry for the .GREEN TLD.
Chief Operating Officer / CFO
− Responsible for all aspects of the company’s business operations including finance, human resources, administration,
channel, and marketing
− Led the effort to submit an extensive application to ICANN for the .GREEN TLD, resulting in successfully passing
their rigorous evaluation process
− Worked closely with the Founder and CEO to manage the company through pre-revenue phases, laying the
groundwork with external partners via a global go-to-market strategy
− Actively participated and sought after as a speaker and panel participant in multiple worldwide Internet conferences
− Part of the team that initially formed ICANN’s NTAG and was an active officer of the Executive Committee as a
Treasurer and Chair – led the effort to work through multiple policy issues that included diverse opinions across a
range of global TLD applicants
2. Neustar Inc. – Sterling, VA 2001 – 2011
Corporation responsible for providing the network, data management and infrastructure to connect businesses and
individuals via telephone, mobile and the Internet (NYSE: NSR)
Played multiple key senior management roles in a constantly changing environment involving business operations and
launching / operating / growing new products and services as well as integrating acquisitions of new companies
Vice President, Registry Services
− Responsible for the worldwide strategy, growth and business operations for the Neustar business unit focused on the
Internet Domain Name business including .BIZ, .US and .CO as well as the ICANN New TLD Program
− Won highly competitive procurements both domestically and internationally (.NYC, .CO, etc.)
− Averaged revenue growth of 14% per year with high profit margin
− Successfully launched multiple new domain names, each with specific complexities, adapting to changes in business
and technical requirements as well as an evolving distribution channel
− Leadership role in Internet industry / ICANN relating to Internet policy and safety / security
Vice President Integration
− Senior management lead for two major company acquisitions, including all aspects of internal and customer
operations, human resources, products and services, finance and billing
− Responsible for effectively assimilating the acquired management and employees into their new roles / company /
environment / culture
− Telecom Operational Support Services provider headquartered in Oakland, CA (2003)
− Wireless Messaging provider headquartered in UK and Israel (2007)
Vice President of Business Operations for Sales, Product and Business Development organization (2004-2006)
− Business operations, human resources, revenue / expense management, and forecasting
− Worked closely with Senior Management to ensure the effective transition in the organization from a “business units”
to a “functional units” model
Vice President of Business Operations and CFO of NeuLevel (a joint venture between Neustar and Melbourne IT)
(2001-2003)
− Launched, deployed, and grew Neustar’s entry into the Domain Name industry (.BIZ, .US)
− Responsible for all business operations, finance, customer service, contracts, and human resources
Integrion Financial Network / Visa Interactive – Herndon, VA 1995 – 2000
An LLC owned by Visa, Bank of America, Bank One and Washington Mutual (Integrion acquired Visa Interactive in
1997) offering consumer-focused electronic banking and bill payment to large financial institutions
Vice President, Operations and Finance
− Responsible for all business operations, finance, legal, human resources, and administration
− Supported 35 banks and 3m consumers, generating 30m monthly transactions
− Negotiated contracts with banks and outsourcing contracts with IBM and CheckFree
− Lead on due diligence for sale of Visa Interactive to Integrion – played coordination role between investment banks,
Visa and Integrion
− Managed the company through a major change and growth period starting in 1997 with substantial revenue and
consumer growth in addition to the two year hiring surge of employees from 85 to 300
IBM – Washington, D.C. / Westchester County, NY 1980 - 1995
Global provider of IT services and solutions, cloud computing, business consulting, hardware, and software
Progressed through a serious of Business Operations and Finance jobs from Analyst to Operations Manager to Second
Line Business Operations Manager to Regional CFO to HQ Senior Analyst
− Responsible for strategic and tactical business / financial plans and execution for field branch offices (Washington,
D.C.), regional offices (Washington, D.C.), U.S. HQ (White Plains, NY), and Corporate HQ (Armonk, NY)
EDUCATION
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA - Bachelor of Business Administration, 1979