Technology >> CEO Interviews >> October 25, 2000

Alex Bouzari – Datadirect Networks

ALEX BOUZARI is the co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of DataDirect Networks, a leading provider of Storage Area Network (SAN) infrastructure products. Mr. Bouzari brings with him more than 11 consecutive years of experience in running profitable, fast-growth companies in the field of high technology. Prior to DataDirect Networks, he was President at MegaDrive Systems, Inc., a leading provider of high- performance RAID and storage systems to the video, prepress and supercomputing markets. MegaDrive Systems products have won numerous industry awards. The company was the recipient of two Fast50 Deloitte & Touche high-growth awards, and Mr. Bouzari was a finalist in Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year award. Prior to MegaDrive Systems, Mr. Bouzari was CEO at Personal Writer, Inc., a company specializing in handwriting recognition technology. Mr. Bouzari holds Bachelor's of Science degrees in Engineering and Economics from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), where he graduated with the highest GPA in his class. He has complemented his education with studies in Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and at Stanford University. Profile
TWST: Could you give us an overview of DataDirect Networks?

Mr. Bouzari: DataDirect Networks was established in January 1998. We are

the result of a merger between two companies, Mega Drive