Mark Diaz
Mr. Mark Diaz began his journey into the world of technology when he was six years old. Involved in the early days of the internet, Mr. Diaz familiarized himself with early personal computers, as well as Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) systems, on packet switching networks like SprintNET, Tymnet and Telnet. Growing up, he studied a wide range of fundamental technologies on platforms by BSD UNIX, Linux and Mircosoft. Languages like Assmebly, C, PHP, and more. Engaging in 5ESS switching telephony networks, he was an early adopter of VoIP technologies. In 2001, he began working with various open source VoIP projects such as Asterisk, and grew with the industry in projects such as 2600hz, Freeswitch, Kamailio and much more. In 2008, he opened a VoIP services company, Vinix Technologies, Inc. which conducted a full range of VoIP services for public companies, such as AT&T, Cbeyond, Comcast, Windstream and more. In 2010, Mr. Diaz began working with a project started by 2600Hz codenamed "Whistle", later named "Kazoo", which would become the foundation for a nationwide communications network. in 2014, Mr. Diaz raised an initial round of funding to begin Vinix: a global communication provider.
