About | Openmind Networks
Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland Openmind Networks is a leading
and experienced team of messaging professionals dedicated to the
delivery of innovative SMS and MMS router solutions for mobile and
wholesale operators across the globe.
We are experts in developing a growing portfolio of best-in-class telecom messaging products:
- By applying the latest research from our own team of messaging experts.
- By collaborating with a select group of world renowned partners.
- By providing exceptional service to our customers.
Our Core Values
At Openmind Networks as we implement our strategies and pursue our objectives,
long-established core values guide us in all that we do:
Flexibility in that we recognise many networks have grown by accident rather
than design and our team is understanding and responsive to the unique demands of each operator.
Value that allows operators to recoup their investment and deliver real benefits at internet speeds.
Innovation that is reflected in our continuous search for new ways to improve the performance
of our business to become the best at what we do.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be recognised as the messaging leader that enhances lives though the delivery of
innovative messaging products. At the heart of Openmind Networks is a thorough understanding of our
customer needs; innovation in everything we do, and a fostering and development of our superior talent base.
Management
Alex Duncan, CEO
Alex Duncan is a co-founder and has been the CEO of Openmind Networks since the business started in 2003. He has led the business through significant changes from a zero revenue base to being a multi-million Euro global enterprise with customers in 3 continents and operations in Western Europe, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
Previous to Openmind, Alex held the role as Head of Messaging in LogicaCMG, where his team architected, delivered and supported mobile messaging infrastructure for operators globally. Alex holds a Trinity College M.Sc. (Mgmt) International Business together with a primary degree in Electronic Engineering also from Trinity College Dublin. Alex has held many varied roles from senior software management to operations management and pre-sales in global organisations including Siemens and Westinghouse.
Brian Kelly, CTO
Previously at LogicaCMG Brian was responsible for increasing the performance of the original Telepath SMSC
architecture by two orders of magnitude and for designing and implementing their next generation messaging
architecture for both SMS and MMS (Picasso). Brian is a serving member of the GSMA Advisory Board.
Billy Shekleton, CFO
Billy has the overall responsibility for the accounting, risk management, reporting, and financial control
activities of the company. Previously, Billy spent 20 years in finance with a number of high profile
companies within the telecom and computer industry. Billy is a member of the Chartered Institute of
Management Accountants.
Michael O’Brien, VP Marketing
Michael serves as Vice President of Marketing with responsibility for strategic and tactical marketing. Michael comes
to Openmind Networks from Lionbridge Technologies where he held the position of European Marketing Director. Michael
is a member of the Marketing Institute of Ireland.
Cathal Fitzpatrick, VP Product Management
Joined from CAPE Technologies where he was responsible for the product management of their successful revenue assurance
and roaming management products. Previously held product management roles at O2 Germany and Lucent Technologies. Cathal
holds an honours degree in Electronic Engineering from Dublin City University, graduating in 1989.
Robbie Byrne, VP Global Sales
Over 18 year’s sales experience in the telecoms sector in both Voice and Messaging services. Previously Logica Telecoms
EMEA Sales Director, where he oversaw significant growth in Messaging and Prepaid business and expansion of the company's
presence throughout the region. Robbie is a Graduate of the Marketing Institute of Ireland.
Pat Flynn, VP Wholesale
Patrick has held roles such as Design Engineer, Team Leader and Test Manager for a number of leading telecom
and software companies in the USA, Japan and Europe before returning to Ireland where he worked with LogicaCMG
before leaving to co-found Openmind Networks.
Stephen Drumm, VP Engineering
Stephen has worked in software development for employers such as ICL/Fujitsu, Misys Kindle, and Logica in application areas
spanning manufacturing, automation, back-office retail banking and mobile messaging. Stephen graduated from Dublin City
University in 1984 with a degree in Computer Applications.