Prior to founding the business in 1985, he held senior management positions at various Fortune 500 companies with a particular focus on strategic planning, sales, marketing, management consulting, financial management and the operation of large manufacturing facilities. From 1980 to 1986, Mr. Soni was a Group President with SCM corporation, a New York-based $2 Billion conglomerate. Prior to that, he worked for Firestone Tire & Rubber Company an Ohio-based $4 Billion company. Over a period of six years, he rose from Project Engineer to Director of Firestone's Mexico operations and then to Head of Worldwide Strategic Planning. Mr. Soni holds a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, a Master's Degree in Engineering Science, and a Master's Degree in Business Administration.