MSEE 1976 - EECSSaeed Kazmi is currently CEO of Vertical Systems, Inc., focused on providing guest service technology and solutions to the hospitality industry. He is also a director and co-founder of VPNet Technologies, the world's first company focused on Virtual Private Networking. Kazmi also co-founded Semi-Custom Logic, Inc. and VIA Technology, a leading provider of PC chip-sets and microprocessors. He also worked for Monolithic Memories (acquired by Advanced Micro Devices) and VLSI Technology (acquired by Philips) in various engineering and marketing positions. He serves on the board of advisors of Akaba, a Silicon Valley company offering automated network security scanning and reporting services. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from NED Engineering University in Karachi, Pakistan, in addition to his master’s degree from OSU.