Shiva Prakash is an experienced executive with over 20 years of experience introducing growth strategies within competitive markets. He has a proven track record of establishing and growing top performing teams, introducing operational best practices that reduce costs and increase production. Prakash has built a solid track record of success leading start-ups and strategic global partnerships, including founding two successful public companies in IPTV and wireless technologies. He has raised millions of dollars for multiple projects involving technology, infrastructure, and acquisitions.

1. Shiva Prakash
(402) 880 8719 shiva1863@gmail.com
Distinguished 20+ year career introducing strategies to drive growth within intensively competitive
markets — Expert in creating the vision, identifying opportunities, creating high-quality products and
services, delivering strong revenues and profits, and positioning start-up and existing businesses for
sustainable global growth.
Recognized for establishing, growing, and managing top performing teams — Skilled in recruiting,
developing and leading engineering, business development, product management, operations, and
logistics teams to consistently exceed goals across constantly evolving business and market environments.
Strong innovation, transformation, and growth leadership — Proven success in introducing standards,
outsourced ODM/OEM models, and operational best practices that have reduced operating expenses,
improved quality, and increased production and overall market share.
Core Competencies
Live – Wire 24x7 commitment
Strategy, Execution, Management
Revenue, Profit & Market Growth
Project Construction mgmt.
Never give up – Get it done
New Product, Service & Launch
Deal Structuring & Negotiations
Import – Export
RAISING CAPITAL -Rolodex
Financial & Legal Transactions
Computer engineering – Big data
Customer Service
EXECUTIVE HIGHLIGHTS
Built solid track record of success leading start-ups, innovative ideas, strategic global partnerships & Alliance
§ Innovative ideas – Presently involved in designing next generation of data storage technologies involving
DNA. In the process of filing multiple patents.
§ Strategic Global partnerships - Engaged largest manufacturer of agriculture and energy products in the
world to open up north America & Asia markets
§ Global Experience: Established business relationships in various countries like Canada, Brazil, China
(Hong Kong), Singapore, Switzerland, Russia, Belarus, Saudi Arabia, Dubai & so on.
§ Major Infrastructure projects – Developing major production plats for LNG liquefaction, Urea.
§ New Business start-ups – Founded two companies in IPTV & Wireless Technologies with innovative ideas
and grow them to successful public companies.
§ Mergers & Acquisitions – Designed & executed major player in content distribution & ad marketing
§ CAPITAL RAISE – Raised millions of dollars for multiple projects involving technology, infrastructure,
expansions, acquisitions, new innovative technologies.
§ Network – Access to various networks covering investors, technologists, professionals, Various
Government officials.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
USFG LLC - President Sep 2012 to Present
§ Competed against commodity traders and suppliers to provide large quantities of fertilizers to major
consumers. Both the manufacturers and end users received substantial benefits. Against all odds
succeed in bringing global players in offering best deals.
§ Developed a detail off-take agreement with largest co-op for fertilizer products in USA, Canada & Brazil
§ Strategic alliance with major producers of Ag products in Middle East to largest co-op in USA.
**Continued
SENIOR EXECUTIVE
Successful track record building profitable business

2. Shiva Prakash, Page 2
§ Designed & developed major production facility for UREA, involving investors, state & federal
regulators, equity partners, major banks, largest EPC. Project cost over $1.5 Billion
§ Established detail supply chain relationship with various logistics operators from port, river, rail &
road
Tivus Inc. – President & CEO. March 2007 to June 2012
§ Ad Insertion on a live TV feed at an individual room level & more so particular guest level was never
accomplished. This level of sophistication is a rich source of targeted advertisement for hotel
operators. In many cases the in-room entertainment system can be additional revenue source, which is
a major factor for hotel operators.
§ Developed a complete end-to-end IPTV solution to Hospitality industry
§ Established relations with all cable providers like CNN, FOX, DISNEY, ESPN, HBO, SHOWTIME & major
technology partner AT&T& Lucent.
§ First time live ad – insertion at hotels to generate revenue. Revolutionary concept to completion
§ Deployed “Tivus” branded IPTV HDTV’s at hotels. This IPTV HDTV’s were first in the nation and
manufactured by second largest TV manufacturer in the world. The contents were delivered to room
directly from satellite, with specific in-room guest preferred advertisement
§ Deployed at major brand hotels like Marriot, JW Marriott, Hilton, Ritz and Major Vegas Casino’s
§ Developed strategic technical alliance with major operators like Host hotels, Marriott International,
Hyatt, Hilton & Cox communications
§ Launched an IPO & raised millions of dollars for the company. Familiar with all legal & regulations
Mercaris Inc. – President. March 2004 to December 2006
§ Hotel operators are always looking for ways to minimize operating cost. The most efficient way is to
provide captive buying power for various services.
§ Strategic alliance with major companies like Google, ADI, Paychex, First Data, Cisco, AIG, Travellers.
§ Designed hospitality specific service like payroll, merchant services, insurance, technology
§ Designed a secure Wi-Fi system from ground up using NOC.
§ Strategic alliance with major hotel operators – 24,000 hotels nationwide.
§ Deployed secure wireless systems in Military bases, Hotels, commercial buildings.
§ Raised capital from various investors - Angel, private, institutional & public markets.
**Additional Experience**
IBM – SAP Project Manager- 2 years
Price Waterhouse & Coopers (PwC) – SAP Project Manager – 4 years
Other Industries – Power, Energy, Infrastructure, Construction, Telecom – 10 Years.
EDUCATION
Executive Strategic IQ – Harvard Business School – 2012
Computer Information Systems - CIS– NIIT India - 1994
Masters of Business Administrations – MBA – Mysore University India - 1989
Bachelor of Engineering – BE – Mysore University India – 1987