Dennis Comis

About Dennis Comis

Chief Information Officer / Technology Executive with 25+ years driving automation, cloud migration, and AI-enabled infrastructure across telecom, energy, and government sectors. Proven success leading multi-million-dollar programs for AWS cloud transformation, SCADA modernization, cybersecurity, and data analytics—improving efficiency, uptime, and ROI.Highlights:Delivered global VSAT networks for UN Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Program (248 countries).Assembled a team of over 100 engineers and sales people covering 90 countries 20••••28.Migrated oil & gas SCADA systems to AWS cloud, cutting downtime 40 %.Built AI-driven threat detection and zero-trust networks for critical operations.Recognized by Northrop Grumman as Integrator of the Year.Implemented Microsoft Teams across 17 Shell sites, enhancing collaboration and reducing communication costs by 20%.Pioneered Ciena Carrier Ethernet Network from Europe to Gabon, establishing 300MB links to Houston, improving data transfer speeds by 10X.Delivered SpaceX fiber network and Ciena Carrier Ethernet backbone (Houston →Lisbon connected to WACS Cable then terminate to Gabon and oil centers of west Africa Established high-technology center at Trinity College Dublin, fostering innovation in cloud and IoT solutions.Enterprise Onramp- Led seamless transition of legacy systems to modern cloud platforms supporting international operationsDesigned IoT, Big Data, and SCADA solutions using cloud integration, analytics, and edge computing, achieving 35% improvement in field coverage for oil and gas clients.Awarded Northrop Grumman Integrator of the Year for program delivery and ongoingCore Strengths: Strategic Leadership | Cloud & AI Transformation | Cybersecurity Architecture | IoT & Edge Computing | Energy Digitalization | VSAT & Telecom Networks | Data Analytics | Global Program Management- Team includes over 100 Engineers and Sales Executives

Experience

1. Chief Technology Officer & Co-founder

   Ipx Communications, Corp

   Sep 2001 — Present

   Founded IPX Communications to fill a gap for domestic and businesses - high reliability IT and VSAT solutions. Hub networks that are linked to high quality voice calling technology, and established local support engineers for onsite installation and support. As CTO, responsible for all IPX USA & global operations: pre-sales, marketing, NOC, technical support to customers, development of sales agents, general business planning, forecast management, projects design, proposal presentation, final negotiation and project implementation.IPX is Program Director for Hughes UN Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, We install US Army Blueforce Tracking Systems, and maintain Shell VIVO Call Centers across Africa and EU.IPX delivers cyber security via combining the automation of off the shelf technology with the frontline human expertise, including nation-state grade threat intelligence. Firewall inbound and outbound to prevent phishing and email vulnerabilities. Key Project expertise: Utilizing Microsoft Teams integrated with PBX and Cell Center Systems and advanced cloud-based integration, companies can now leverage the power of Microsoft Teams to enable phone calls, webchats, emails, and more to be routed to the right person, right away. Expertise in identifying new business ventures and leading business transformation activities at established companies. Proven success in developing and deploying technical solutions to achieve business objectives. Communication across a broad spectrum of functional areas and organizational levels. Experienced in building, motivating, and inspiring high-performance teams comprised of technical, operations, and sales professionals.

Education

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Science, Mineral Economics-Economic Geology

  1973 — 1978

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Environmental Resource Management, Hydrology and Water Resources Science

  1973 — 1978