About Us
Attobahn was founded upon the promise that broadband access and inclusion require reshaping the current Internet and information access paradigms. By doing this, we have developed a cost-effective, reliable, and secure high-speed network and data grid solution that makes high-speed access to information a right, not a privilege. Founded ten years ago, Attobahn was formed to tackle provisioning underserved communities with broadband access to information that can unlock upward economic mobility for all.
By streamlining the Internet's OSI architecture and the Data Grid, Attobahn has developed patented hardware that performs many of the functions previously done by software and low value-added administrative overhead. As a result, our technology has delivered a more secure and cost-effective data speed of 500 gigabits per second.
Combining this network capability with edge intelligence and grid computing, we give previously unattainable information access and computational power to all.
Our proprietary "data center on a chip" technology provides increased throughput, reduced latency, edge computation, and improved security over comparable appliances when used over existing networks.
At Attobahn, we have integrated networking, computing, and storage across our data grid, offering extraordinary energy efficiency in a compact design. Our technology is versatile and adaptable, capable of providing secure high-speed computational capacity and data where and when it is needed, be it at the edge or in a decentralized cloud. This adaptability ensures that our technology is always ready to meet the evolving needs of our users.
Our team
DARRYL GRAY
CHARIMAN & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CO-FOUNDER
Darryl Gray founded AttoBahn in 2013 and brought over 20 years of technology industry vision, systems engineering and testing, leadership, and executive management experience to the Company.
Before founding AttoBahn, Mr. Gray was the Chairman and CEO of SMART Technology, Inc., an Internet and cross-platform integration service provider. During his 20 years at SMART, Mr. Gray managed systems development, sales and marketing strategies, programming, and productivity solutions. His client list included IBM, NCR, UCEA, the Red Cross, IDEO, Corning, Northrop Grumman, The Links, Nextgen Solutions, Inc., H.P., the U.S. Marshal Service, the U.S. Army, U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the Federal Highway Administration.
While at SMART, he received the Small Business Award and the Trail Blazer Award of Excellence from the Secretary of the Department of Transportation (Garrett A. Morgan). He previously worked at NASA headquarters to coordinate engineering for the Grumman Space Station's Configuration Management Group.
Mr. Gray holds a Bachelor of Science Engineering degree in Electronics Technology from Norfolk State University and an Associate of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, with a minor in Computer Science.
RICHARD FORDE
CHIEF ARCHITECT, CO-FOUNDER
Richard Forde was previously the Chairman of Citigroup's Data Strategy Committee. He was directly responsible for engineering, implementing, and consolidating Citigroup's data transmission networks into a global transport infrastructure that connected 96 countries, 105 computer data centers, thousands of bank branches and administrative offices, worldwide customer service centers, and 85 voice networks.
Mr. Forde was the founder, organizer, developer, and promoter of Worldserv Inc., a network outsourcing company. Worldserv outsourced and managed large corporate networks and programs with Xerox, MCI Worldcom, British Petroleum, ICL, and TSB Bank, to name a few.
As the CEO of Worldserve Inc. and Ascom Timeplex Global Network Control Management, he developed and managed several worldwide Global Network Control Centers (GNCCs). These GNCCs managed and controlled the networks of 22 international companies.
Mr. Forde also engineered and implemented Merrill Lynch's Direct Broadcast Satellite System (VSAT), which integrated Dow Jones market data newswires, broker voice circuits, and mission-critical live studio video, and distributed the information to all Merrill Lynch branch offices nationwide. In addition, he served as a satellite communications engineer for American Satellite Corporation; he designed and maintained large-scale TDMA satellite and high-capacity digital transmission networks. At America Satellite, he conceptualized and developed the first nationwide Loran-C clocking and synchronization TDMA satellite system.
EDWARD L. HOWLETTE, JR.
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Edward Howlette brings several decades of hands-on technical knowledge, operations management, and entrepreneurial spirit to his position. As COO, his primary responsibility is ensuring the alignment of Attobahn's internal systems, policies, and procedures with the Company's present and future strategies, requirements, and objectives.
Before joining AttoBahn, Mr. Howlette was President & CEO of NEXGEN Solutions, a strategic partner of IBM across five continents to develop network infrastructure plans for banks and large public network operators and large-scale software projects for the U.S. federal government and Fortune 100 commercial companies.
As a Senior Architect on several government contracts, he was responsible for process reengineering, designing, and developing large-scale national software systems for several federal agencies. Mr. Howlette holds a B.A. from the University of Maryland, College Park.
SETH HORN
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Seth Horn is a highly experienced CFO and corporate controller with a proven track record of success in managing financial operations, conducting audits, implementing accounting and ERP systems, and ensuring SOX compliance. With over three decades of experience in investment and corporate banking, he has extensive expertise in financing mergers and acquisitions, LBO buyouts, DIP financing, venture capital, and late-stage funding.
Mr. Horn's career highlights include his tenure as the Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller at Cardiovascular Biotherapeutics, Inc., where he designed and implemented new business and accounting processes and installed an ERP and accounting system. He also led the NetSuite ERP implementation and managed monthly and quarterly closes, annual audits, SEC reporting, and management reports. Mr. Horn was actively involved at the board level, overseeing treasury management, cash management and forecasting, and investor relations.
Mr. Horn serves as an Interim and Part-time CFO and controller for public and private companies in diverse industries, including life sciences, healthcare, aerospace, telecommunication, and consumer products & services. He manages SEC filings, monthly closes, and quarterly financial reporting packages while analyzing the financial results for senior executives and the BOD. Mr. Horn holds a B.S. in Accounting from Penn State and is a Certified Public Accountant. He is a member of AICPA, IMA, and holds FINRA Series 7, 63 & 79 securities licenses.
GREGG GROSSMAN
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Greg Grossman has twenty years of hands-on experience formulating multi-state and multinational business formations and structures, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating numerous complex contracts involving financial transactions, employment, and independent contractors, private acquisitions, reverse mergers, sale, and acquisition of licensing rights, and preparation of licensing agreements, joint-venture partnership formations, bulk sales and acquisitions, and land acquisition transactions.
Before joining AttoBahn in 2013, Mr. Grossman served as outside Compliance Counsel for Eagle Mortgage Bank, Commerce Bank, Delta Security Services, Inc., Berkshire Group, and Nassau University Medical Center. He also served as General Outside Counsel to many multi-state and international legal entities. He handled multinational compliance issues for billion-dollar escrow transactions for high-volume and high-net-worth commodities.
As part of his past duties, he has extensive experience obtaining licensing, negotiating contracts, and navigating multi-level rules and regulations internationally.
Mr. Grossman holds a B.A. from The American University with a double major in International Relations and Communications, Law, Economics & Government with a Minor in Economics. He was awarded a Juris Doctor from the Brooklyn Law School.
MIKE NORRIS
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Mike Norris' career as a professional service leader and a corporate senior executive has spanned all aspects of business strategy and operations. His experience has included global B2B and B2C work in strategy, business development, marketing, media, advertising, social networking/media, information technology, predictive modeling, CRM, supply chain management, and operations improvement. Mr. Norris' work has also included corporate licensing, partnerships, valuations, mergers & acquisitions, and restructuring.
His expertise covers a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, media, advertising, information technology, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, software, retail, consumer electronics, higher education, utilities, oil & gas, chemicals, energy, agriculture, discrete manufacturing, process manufacturing, retail, real estate, financial institutions, insurance, media distribution, control systems, heavy equipment manufacturing, transportation, higher education, and defense.
While at KPMG, he was part of the national leadership management team that incubated and developed the internal methodologies for Activity-Based Management, Supply Chain Management, and Fact-Based Reengineering.
His marketing agency work has spanned media, market opportunity assessments, segmentation strategy, primary/secondary research, predictive modeling, cross-channel optimization, program design/implementation, interactive strategy, and interactive design/implementation across both digital and traditional media.
Mr. Norris has worked for Universal McCann, Modem Media, Digitas, KPMG Consulting, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Shell Oil Company, and numerous start-ups and roll-ups across multiple industries.
Mr. Norris has been awarded a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana, IL., a Master of Business Administration in International Finance from the University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX, and a certificate from the Biotechnology Executive Program, Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley CA.