Kenneth G. (Ken) Mages

Kenneth G. (Ken) Mages has over two decades of work experience in the technology sector. Kenneth G. (Ken) is currently working as the Chief Technology Officer at Hamilton's Reserve, Inc. Since joining in January 2021, they are responsible for managing the company's technology strategies and operations.

Prior to their current role, Ken worked at Grayhill as the Engineering Software Leader from May 2017 to January 2020. In this position, they played a vital role in leading the software engineering team.

From 2016 to 2018, Ken worked as a Private Investor at Pikazo, a company that was later sold. During their tenure, they made strategic investment decisions and contributed to the company's growth.

Ken also has significant experience as a Chief Technology Officer. Kenneth G. (Ken) served at SecureOne International BV from 2011 to 2016, leading the development of data-centric and security-focused mobile technology and services. Similarly, at Ingenico Inc. from 2010 to 2011, they worked as the VP of Business Development, driving the implementation of mobile payment acceptance solutions.

In addition to their roles as a technology executive, Ken has been a founder of multiple successful ventures. Kenneth G. (Ken) founded Mobeepay in 2010, which was later sold. Kenneth G. (Ken) also founded HomeATM ePayment Solutions in 2000, which was acquired, and played a crucial role in building AnywhereCommerce through their leadership as a founder from 2000 to 2009.

Ken's earlier career includes their work as the CTO at www.W-Trade.com, where they built the first geo-fenced mobile application for stock trading and lotto tickets. Kenneth G. (Ken) also worked as the CTO at PlanetPortal, contributing to the development of the first card to URL scanner.

With their extensive experience and expertise, Ken has proven himself as a seasoned professional in the technology industry.

Kenneth G. (Ken) Mages received their BA in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where they studied from 1974 to 1978. During this time, they also pursued a BA in Photography from Columbia College Chicago, completing their studies there from 1976 to 1978. In January 1982, Ken obtained a certification as a Certified Management Consultant from the Institute of Management Consultants USA.