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VKernel is dedicated to developing best–of–breed virtual appliances that enhance performance, lower costs, and simplify management of virtual environments of all sizes. The VKernel suite of Virtual Appliances for Systems Management is a set of “plug–and–play” virtual appliances that quickly solve real world systems management challenges as organizations migrate to VMware virtual environments. Certified by VMware, VKernel Virtual Appliances enable IT groups to immediately solve today’s critical pain points (cost visibility, chargeback, and capacity bottlenecks) by providing visibility into the capacity and resource consumption of each virtual machine.

Management Team

Alex Bakman, Founder and CEO
Dan Kelly, Chief Financial Officer
Gene Fay, Vice President Worldwide Sales and Business Development
Kevin Conklin, Vice President of Product Management and Marketing
Ken Latimer, Director of Program Management
Christian Simko, Senior Director of Marketing Communications
Beverly Reynolds, Director of Human Resources/Corporate Secretary

Investors & Board of Directors

VKernel is backed by leading venture capital firms, including Longworth Venture Partners, Hummer Winblad Venture Partners and Polaris Venture Partners


Longworth Venture Partners
Longworth Venture Partners is a Boston-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage software, internet and media companies. For over twenty years, the Longworth team has founded, built and led investments in some of the most innovative and successful technology companies. The firm combines a proven track record of entrepreneurial and operating success with top venture investing performance to support entrepreneurs in building the next generation of technology leaders. For more information please visit www.longworth.com.


Hummer Winblad Venture Partners
Hummer Winblad Venture Partners is a leading venture capital firm focused on software investing and manages over $1 billion in cumulative capital. Since Hummer Winblad Venture Partners’ inception in 1989 the firm has launched over 100 new software companies. For more information, visit www.humwin.com.


Polaris Venture Partners
A national venture capital firm with over $3 billion under management, Polaris invests in seed, early stage and growth equity businesses in the technology, life science, digital media, enertech and consumer sectors. Through a philosophy of lead investing and active, long–term partnering with entrepreneurs and management teams, Polaris has helped many companies achieve outstanding success. For more information, visit www.polarisventures.com.

Board of Directors
Alex BakmanFounder and CEO, VKernel
Nilanjana BhowmikLongworth Venture Partners
Doug McNaryFormer CEO, Onaro Inc.
Mitchell KertzmanManaging Director, Hummer Winblad
David BarrettGeneral Partner, Polaris Partners

Careers

Thank you for your interest in pursuing job opportunities at VKernel. If you’re seeking a challenging, fast–paced career, and the opportunity to be a part of an extraordinary future, then VKernel could be the place for you. Located in the beautiful New Hampshire Seacoast area, in the city of Portsmouth, NH, VKernel provides a dynamic, team–oriented environment in which you can greatly contribute to the company’s success.

VKernel is a venture–backed company funded by top–tier investment partners. We offer pre–IPO equity, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, company–paid life and disability insurance, and more.

If this sounds like the place for you, check out our employment opportunities below and use our online application to send us your resume. Are you interested in working at VKernel but don’t see either a job opening at this time or a position that suits you? to submit a resume for us to keep on file.

VKernel values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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Contact VKernel

VKernel Corporation
222 International Drive, Suite 105
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tel. 603.610-4300
Tel. 1.866.370.2733
Fax 603.610-4301
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