Ralph brings over 20 years of results-driven finance and accounting experience to Number Six and is responsible for the overall strategic direction and day-to-day operations for all functional areas in Number Six. Ralph is a proven leader in the information technology, biotechnology and government contracting sectors, and is expertly skilled in business planning, operational management, budget/cost control, financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions. Before joining Number Six, Ralph was President & CEO of Blueprint Technologies and president and COO of Landmark Systems Corporation. Prior to joining Landmark in 1995, Alexander served as executive vice president and CFO of Rational Software where he led the company through eight consecutive quarters of impressive earnings and revenue growth. He holds a B.S. in Management and Accounting from the University of Baltimore; and a M.S. in Finance from Loyola College.