Harsh Bhargava

email: harshb@aol.com

Profile of Qualifications.
* Hands on Financial Analyst and Business Management professional with practical
experience in full range of financial, business and accounting processes, inclu
ding- financial analysis, forecasting, strategic planning, budgeting, business p
lans, systems implementation, and operational management.
* Knowledge and experience with a variety of integrated accounting packages and
ERP applications.
* One of the founding members of an electronic component distributor that achiev
ed sales of 65million in the first eighteen months of operation.
* Exceptional analytical skills, proven team development experience with a histo
ry of success in effectively managing complex processes and systems to meet targ
et goals within projected deadlines.
* Experience backed by academic qualifications.
Work Experience:
Wide Area Management Services, Inc.
02-2008 till 03-2009
Chief Financial Officer
* Involved with cleaning up the financial mess created in the previous 22 months
and restoring solvency and liquidity of the company. Putting WAMS back on track
for lost creditability and regain the confidence of customers and vendors.
* Worked and involved with formulating an exit policy for WAMS for acquisition.
* Brought the Financial Statements back in a presentable and reliable state.
* Revitalized moral of the employees.
* Successfully completed the Merger process from LOI, Due Diligence to the Defin
itive Agreement.
Cody Electronics, Inc. (Manufacturer of PCB) (Referred by Robert Half)
09-2007 till 01-2008 (acquired in January 2008)
Chief Financial Officer and Human Resources Manager.
* All responsibilities for realigning and clean up of Financial Affairs of the c
ompany. Set right all books to reflect correct and accurate financial status, le
ading to acquisition. Responsible for audit and review/renewal of Bank Credit Li
ne.
* Re-establishing vendor relationship to facilitate hampered and stalled daily t
ransactions.
* Improved FRx reporting for accurate reporting for Great Plains (Microsoft Dyna
mics GP).
* Cleaned up general ledger accounts for inaccuracies and incorrect entries outs
tanding since 2002.
* Responsible for all HR functions (70 employees including International Employe
es).

Wide Area Management Services, Inc. (Cisco Gold Partner)-IT

05-2000 till 07-2006 and 02-2008 till 03-2009
Chief Financial Officer
* Involved with formulation of an exit policy for the company
* Directly responsible for all functions related to Finance, Operations, Human R
esources and Administration for this 'solution provider' of LAN/WAN/VoIP product
s and services.
* Instrumental in setting up a full fledged 24X7 Network Operations Centre.
* Responsible for system conversion to Solomon ERP.
* Implemented Annual fiscal audit effective 2000.
* Initiated and implemented a Bank line of 7 digits.
* Financial Planning and Analysis.
* Month and year end closing.
* California and multi state sales tax, property, state, and federal taxes.
* Authored corporate commission plan.
* Organized and implemented new systems and controls for Purchasing and Inventor
y processes.
* Streamlined and established vendor relationship.
* Redesigned the Corporate Capital Structure through Debt and trade financing, w
ithout third party investment.
* Improved D&B Paydex score from 38 to 79.
* Responsible for establishing systems and processes in Accounting and Operation
s Department, including hiring of personnel.
* Involved with decision making of all corporate policy matters.
* Handled all compliance issues and Internal Controls.
* Financial analysis and credit appraisal of prospect customers, extended terms
to mid 7 figures. Bad debts and write-offs during 6 years almost negligible.
* Orchestrated 5 full unqualified and clear annual audits.
* Performed M&A diligence as prospective target and acquirer.
* Strategically and successfully handled the Economic downturn for the Hi-tech I
T industry through financial tact and cost saving.
* De facto dba for SOLOMON-ERP database
* Implemented Employee Benefits, like Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and 125.

International Computer Graphics (Revenues of 320M) and Polycom.

01/2000-05/2000.
* Corporate Controller-all financial and accounting responsibilities, including
audit.
* Polycom on temporary assignment from Robert Half for re-establishing their com
m. Plan for their global sales force.
Arcom Electronics, Inc. (Cisco Gold Partner. Pre-IPO)-IT
02/99-12/99
Corporate Controller.
* All Financial, Accounting, Credit, and Tax Matters VAR for LAN and WAN product
s and service provider to ISPs, with projected Revenue of over $100m.
* Instrumental in finalizing and implementing a Bank line of Credit of 8-digits.

* Responsible for all Banking operations, including compliance of Financial Cove

nants,
* Completed prior two years and current financial audits.
* Internal/External reporting.
* Responsible for multi state sales tax reporting.
* Involved with systems change from Prelude to Platinum.
* Helped in due diligence and S-1 preparation.
* Financial analysis, Forecasting and Budget preparation.
* Revenues increased from 28M to over 60M.
* Direct reports in accounting/finance 9, operations 8.
HytecFlow Systems: (Manufacturer for Semiconductor Industry)
06/98-01/99.
* Worked on Strategic and Business Plan for Capital restructuring and additional
financing. Filed 10-Q with SEC of British Colombia.
ASA Computers, Inc. (Systems Integrator).
02/98- 06/98.
Chief Operating Officer.
* Oversaw Production, Customer Service, Tech Support, Accounting, Shipping & Rec
eiving, and Cage functions of this mid size reseller and Customized Systems Inte
grator.
* Supervised staff of 35, including 6 Departmental Managers.
* Dramatically improved efficiency of operations, cost cutting, and devising new
systems and financial controls.
* Achieved desired results within a short span of four months.
AMTI, Inc. (Electronic Component Distribution)
06/89 - 10/97.
Chief Financial Officer and General Manager.
* Founding member of the corporation that achieved sales of 65million in the fir
st eighteen months of operation.
* Responsible for all Financial, Accounting, Credit and Tax functions of this me
dium size hi-tech distribution business.
* Authored the Strategic Plan and Business Plan for the corporation.
* Implemented new strategies and techniques for financial management. Set up the
network accounting systems.
* Performed financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and financial modeling.
* Arranged for supplementary financial resources to meet the aggressive growth r
ate through banks and vendor participation.
* Took effective cost control steps to maximize and consistently increase profit
ability.
* Implemented an efficient system for Cash Management and quick collection of re
ceivables.
* Represented AMT in the US Matchmaker delegation to Hong Kong and Singapore in
April 1991.
* During the peak period directly supervised and trained accounting staff. Manag
ed database of 6000+ customers.
* Responsible for general administration, personnel and hiring of accounting sta
ff.
Banking.
* Due to expertise and reputation as a specialized trouble-shooter handled the I
nspection, Reclamation, Legal and Credit Departments for the Zone comprising of
360 branches. Head of the department responsible for consolidation of financials
for the 360 branches
* Manager of three different Branches, overseeing business development and profi
tability.
* Supervised staff of 40+.
Education and Training:
Executive Program: Strategic Financial Analysis for Business Evaluation.
Executive Program: M&A
MBA. San Jose State University
MA. Mathematical Statistics.
BA. Majored in Mathematics, Statistics and Economics.
Enrolled Agent. Enrolled to represent Taxpayers before the IRS.
CAIIB. Completed Certified Associate of Institute of Bankers Program.
Technical Skills:
Computer programming and applications: Including-Microsoft Office, Database Prog
rams- Dbase, Microsoft Access, SQL7.0/2000(Advanced Training). Spread Sheets- Ex
cel, Quattro Pro and Lotus 1-2-3. Accounting/ERP- QuickBooks, Solomon-Microsoft
Dynamics SP (Super User), Great Plains-Microsoft Dynamics GP, SAP, Accountmate,
Prelude, Platinum, Crystal Report (Business Objects) and FRx (attended advanced
training courses for these programs), Monarch and Tax applications.