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About mluna7

Michael Luna joined SEVEN in 2010 as Chief Technology Officer and is responsible for the company’s long-term technology and innovation strategy. Luna is a pioneer in the wireless data industry with more than 30 years of management and engineering design experience. Prior to joining SEVEN, Luna served as CTO for AliphCom (Jawbone) where he led early technology evolution, intellectual property and legal services. Prior to AliphCom, he served as CTO for Openwave where he drove the innovation of its industry-leading software solutions and services. Luna also served as Openwave's Vice President of Consulting Engineering, where he and his team generated an average of $50 million per year as a result of active engagements with customers worldwide. Prior to his time at Openwave, Luna served as CTO for 724 Solutions, where he was responsible for technical strategy and standards. He also managed the development of five product lines for the network and data services company. Luna has been awarded 12 patents in the mobile telecommunications field and has co-authored industry papers, standards and held industry leadership positions in OMA, WAP Forum, CDG, TIA and PCMIA. He also developed the first WAP 2 deployment in Japan. Luna serves on the advisory board of AliphCom and Cequient, Inc.