Stephan McRae

International Business Development and Management Advisory specializing in the payments industry.

Created and head up the operations and business development for VeriFone Managed Services a new global division. Set strategy for Managed Services including developing business plans and revenue models for the following service offerings: Software as a Service Solutions (SaaS), Mixed Estate Management Solutions, Gift Card Services, Issuing and Acquiring Services, ATM Services, ECR Strategy and Partnerships, IP/SSL Gateways, Signature Capture and Storage Solutions, Content Management and Media Delivery S

Developed the strategy behind the products and services of this California based Smart Card hardware, software, and internet applications company. Recruited and lead the internal and external team of technologists. Directed the analysis, architecture, creation, and implementation of all technology. Managed third party relationships including software and hardware design and production. Successfully managed all certifications of the MySmart Smart Pad in including VISA, EMV Level 1, and Microsoft WHQL.

Grew the technology and management consulting firm to over $3 MM in services revenue with a team of 15. Successfully completed ERP and software development projects for fortune 1000 organizations such as AST Computers, Amoco Corporation, GE Capital, IBM Interactive, Lockheed Martin, Pizza Hut, Ryder TRS, and Sun Microsystems to analyze, strategize, design, and implement technology solutions. Sold the business, which was then was integrated into another.

Started a division of International Profit Associates to serve medium sized (100mm to 300mm) organizations that were in the pursuit of increased revenues, reduced expenses, and increased productivity resulting in increased profits. Grew the business to over $10mm in annual sales and 25 staff. Personally assisted over 120 small and medium sized companies and their owners/executives nationally to set achievable goals and objectives and then develop strategies to achieve stated goals and objectives.

We provided professional analytical and management services for small and medium sized companies throughout the western United States. As one of the founding partners in the organization I helped start the company and grow it to 5mm in annualized