Address:
Saratoga, California
Type Of Business:
Technology Review and Support Services Company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Business Developing, Strategic Planning, Advising Clients on their Business Plans, Specializing in Semiconductor and Communications Networks
Major Product/SVS:
Business Advisory and Technological Services
Favorite Business Publication:
Business 2.0; Fast Company
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Photography, Competing in Games and Traveling
Education Degrees:
Master of Business Administration in International Business and Finance, Stern School of Business, New York University (1991); Master of Science in Computer Science, Stevens Institute of Technology (1989); Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Howard University (1976); Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications, Guindy Engineering College, Madras University, India (1970)
Affiliations Awards:
Individual Contribution Award Yearly Winner, AT&T Bell Labs (1984-2000); Affirmative Action Award, Division 524, AT&T Bell Labs (1989); Chairwoman, Division 524 Affirmative Action Advisory Committee, AT&T Bell Labs (1987-1988); Founder, Research Institute for Concurrent Computation; Member, Chamber of Commerce; Senior Executive, IIB; Accredited Senior Executive, Institute for Independent Businesses; AT&T Bell Labs and Lucent Technologies Representative, Defined Radio Forum; Marketing Subcommittee Member Leader, Steering Committee Member, Defined Radio Forum; Mastermind Team Member, Inner Circle, Wealth Investor Network
Industry:
Advisory Consulting and Technology
Children's Names:
Vanitha, Vasantha
Date of Distinction:
10/10/2007
Work History:
Chairman of the Board, Founder, CarpeMediaCo (2007-Present); Managing Partner, Nu Tau Associates (2005-Present); Principal Partner, Manager, Kapilio (2002-2005); Strategy Director, Quicksilver Technology (2001-2002); Director, Chief Strategist (Retired), AT&T Bell Labs and Lucent Technologies (1998-2000); Switching Systems, AT&T Bell Labs and Lucent Technologies (1976-2000); Transmissions Systems, AT&T Bell Labs and Lucent Technologies (1976-2000); Power Systems, Wireless Networks, AT&T Bell Labs and Lucent Technologies (1976-2000); Director, Chief Strategist, Network Wireless Systems (1997-1998); Director, Chief Strategist, Network Systems Product Realization Strategy (1996-1997); District Manager, Strategic Market Planning, Network Wireless Systems (1995-1996); Lead Business Planner, New Business Opportunities Department, GSM Systems (1992-1995); Lead Systems Engineer Wireless Base Station Systems Engineering Department (1990-1992); Power Systems Engineer, EPS Systems Engineering Department (1985-1990); Lead Engineer, Board Mounted Power Module Department (1983-1985); Lead Engineer, Sealed Contracts Department (1976-1983); Worker, Semiconductor and Internet Start-Ups; Equities and Options Trader
Expanded Biography:
Mrs. Uhrig is a well liked teacher and recognized leader in strategy planning and has won many awards throughout her career at AT&T Bell Labs and Lucent Technologies. Mrs. Uhrig also became a real estate investor.
Highlight of career?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is working with major developers and seeing her company's growth.
Charity:
Uhrig Scholarship Fund; Research Institute for Concurrent Computation, Case Western Reserve University
Number Of Years In Profession:
27
Number Of Years In Current Position:
7
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her ability to analyze complex issues, being open-minded and her willingness to listen to others.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession because she always had a passion for the industry.