Ipswitch, Inc.

Roger Greene

Chief Executive Officer

Roger Greene founded Ipswitch in 1991 with more than ten years in the computer and Internet industries. Prior to founding Ipswitch, Greene was vice president of sales and marketing for FTP Software, a pioneer and leading supplier of TCP/IP software for personal computers. Greene has an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan and a B.S. in Computer Science from Duke University.

Azmi Jafarey

Chief Information Officer

Azmi Jafarey joined Ipswitch in 2005 and brings over 25 years of experience in information technology. Jafarey is responsible for IT and operations, including customer service and project management. His focus is on infrastructure, applications and processes that enable sustained business growth.

Before joining Ipswitch, Jafarey held positions as VP of IT and Customer Services at Vertical Communications, Inc., a leader in the telecom/convergence space. Prior to that he was with Solutia, Inc., a Fortune 500 chemical company, and Monsanto, a Fortune 50 company, where he managed global R&D Computing and Information Services as well as Systems groups. Jafarey has an M.S. degree in Engineering from the University of Massachusetts.

Ennio Carboni

President, Network Management Division

Ennio Carboni is President of the Network Management Division of Ipswitch, Inc.  He is responsible for setting and managing the implementation of the division’s strategic direction and leading its sustainable, profitable growth as a provider of network management solutions for effective management of wired and wireless networks in traditional and virtualized environments.

Ennio joined Ipswitch in 2005 and was a key catalyst for the tripling of the network management division’s revenue as he lead product management and later sales and marketing.  Ennio has a proven track record of connecting to customers and prospects and using their knowledge and experience to drive product strategy and a culture where every department plays a role in high customer service satisfaction.   Prior to Ipswitch, Ennio had leadership and complex product management roles at Computer Associates, IMlogic (acquired by Symantec) and RSA Security where he was part of the original public key infrastructure product team.    Ennio has both a Master of Science in Criminology and a Master of Business Administration from Northeastern University in Boston.   Outside of work, enjoys spending time with his wife and son and volunteers for Northeastern University as an Alumni Admissions advisor as well as various non-profit charities through Ipswitch’s Innovative iCare charitable program.

Gary Shottes

President, File Transfer Division

Gary Shottes joined Ipswitch in 2006 and brings over 25 years of industry experience in technology companies. Shottes is responsible for the hands-on management and leadership of all domestic and international sales functions for the Company. Shottes is instrumental in managing the worldwide sales strategy through direct, distributor, reseller and OEM sales relationships. Shottes brings a depth of knowledge in identifying new business global opportunities and looking beyond traditional markets or segments.

Before joining Ipswitch, Shottes led the sales, marketing and services teams at Amherst Technologies, a top 150 storage, server and network-based solutions provider. At Amherst, Shottes developed and executed the company’s strategic plan and helped lead the organization through a critical transition. Prior to that he was the U.S. Vice President of Sales with Arrow, Inc., a $10.6 billion Fortune 100 distributor of products and services to the electronics and computer products industry company. Shottes has a B.S. degree in Business Administration from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

Tripp Allen

President, Messaging Division

Tripp Allen joined Ipswitch in 2000 and brings over 20 years of related experience in technology companies. Allen is responsible for setting worldwide product strategy and overseeing the development and customer acceptance of the Messaging product line at Ipswitch. Allen has focused on integrating emergent technologies and processes into the product line, resulting in a streamlined, innovative and flexible messaging family that meets users' evolving needs.

Before joining Ipswitch, Allen held software development management positions at several technology companies, including Internet Financial Network and Affinity Technology Group, Inc. He also spent 10 years in the United States Air Force as a systems analyst prior to his work in the private sector. Allen has a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.