Ray Azarm
About Ray Azarm
Ray Azarm serves as the Vice President of Enterprise Practice at ArkCase and has extensive experience in sales and business development across various technology firms. He has held significant roles at Nuance Communications and Ephesoft, and has contributed to numerous high-profile projects in the fields of cybersecurity and records management.
Work at Armedia
Ray Azarm serves as the Vice President of the Enterprise Practice at Armedia, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on enterprise sales management and strategic initiatives. He has authored multiple case studies for Armedia, showcasing projects with significant organizations such as HUD, AARP, and the FBI. His contributions include developing innovative records management solutions and engaging in advisory services to modernize agency operations.
Previous Experience at Nuance Communications
Ray Azarm has extensive experience at Nuance Communications, where he held several key positions. He served as Vice President of Sales from 2004 to 2009, followed by roles as Director of Operations from 1998 to 2003, Director of Sales for the East from 2011 to 2014, and National Sales Manager for Strategic Accounts from 2014 to 2016. His tenure at Nuance Communications spanned over a decade, during which he played a crucial role in driving business development and sales strategies.
Education and Expertise
Ray Azarm studied at Harvard Business School, completing the Management Development Program from 2012 to 2013. He also holds a degree in Decision Information Systems from the University of Maryland, which he completed from 1988 to 1993. His educational background supports his expertise in the content, records, capture, and case management industry, particularly in big data and analytics.
Background in Cybersecurity and Compliance Automation
Ray Azarm is involved in developing and executing strategies for Guardian's Watchtower platform, which focuses on market expansion and revenue growth in the cybersecurity compliance automation sector. He has also published blog posts on relevant topics such as cybersecurity and PDF remediation, contributing to discussions in the field.
Notable Projects and Contributions
Throughout his career, Ray Azarm has been involved in significant projects, including the FBI Sentinel Program, a $450M IT modernization initiative. He has contributed to the implementation of a Social Change CMS for AARP and developed a cloud-based EDRMS solution for HUD. His work also includes creating a records management solution for the Joint Chiefs of Staff and engaging in records management solutions for the National Science Foundation.