My Experience

Jean-Marc “Jami” Grindatto
Email: jami.grindatto@gmail.com
Phone: 505-715-1525

Professional Summary

Results-focused and organized Business Executive with 20+ years of experience in team management, technology management, and growth strategies. Known for building consensus, navigating complex regulatory environments, and leading technological deployments ranging from SaaS to advanced wastewater treatment solutions. Accomplished in corporate and startup settings, with a proven track record of building businesses and fostering community impact through sustainable business management.

Work Experience

Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder            Mainfraim Industries LLC | Corrales, NM |  2020 – Present

·       Co-founded and leading startup focused on transforming industry practices for cleaner energy production, sustainable waste management, and critical infrastructure resilience

·       Coordinate a team of 8+ professionals and academics by using clear communication and mentorship expertise, resulting in a dedicated staff to overcome challenges and meet critical deadlines

·       Develop proprietary solutions to treat industrial wastewater using advanced oxidation process technology (AOP) through data analysis and collaboration with scientists and engineers to ensure accurate and high-quality R&D aimed at manufacturing reliable industrial equipment for wastewater treatment

·       Raise $1.5M of private capital to build first prototypes deployed in the Texas oil and gas fields to clean oil-produced water to recycle for waterflooding, drilling and completion operations

·       Establish long-term, strategic relationship with engineering and manufacturing firm to refine equipment production and optimize technology for uses in multiple industries with access to federal departments like the Departments of Energy and Defense

·       Build business relationships in targeted industries like oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, and interested federal departments to penetrate new markets and scale equipment and treatment solutions to eliminate toxic chemicals and organic contaminants in diverse wastewater streams

Chief Executive Officer                                                    iTherapyDocs, Inc. | Albuquerque, NM | 2018 – 2020

·       Directed a healthcare SaaS startup of 10+ team members, achieving 2.5x MRR growth in 18 months by enhancing a cloud-based compliance management platform for Medicaid waiver programs for individuals with developmental disabilities

·       Focused on market expansion by cold calling Medicaid waiver agencies in neighboring states, signing them up, and building new relationships and book of business in Colorado, Texas, Arizona, Utah, and Tennessee

·       Raised new capital by presenting at VC conferences and growing private capital raise with existing and new qualified investors by leveraging personal networks and communicating progress and milestones achieved

·       Achieved breakeven cashflow at 24 months of leading the company, resulting in reduced reliance on new capital infusions in exchange for equity and focus on positive margin growth

President & Chief Executive Officer                    Sandoval Economic Alliance | Rio Rancho, NM | 2014 – 2018

·       Established and scaled a public-private economic development partnership for Sandoval County, NM, driving 100+ economic development projects and creating 3,000+ jobs by attracting F500 companies as well as growing and retaining small and medium-sized businesses across the Greater Albuquerque Metro area by marketing the regional values and strengths to businesses across the U.S. and internationally.

·       Organized teams of 20+ members for each prospective project to address requirements from site selection companies by working with government development services leaders, commercial real estate brokers for site selection, state economic development resources like LEDA and JTIP funding, and neighboring economic development managers to deliver comprehensive and compelling site visits and proposals with financial incentives; guided governing body incentive and regulatory approvals and facilitated positive media coverage for large visible projects

·       Received the Community Hero Award from the Sandoval County Board of Commissioners upon retiring and passing the baton to the next leader

Director, Intel Solution Services; Corporate Affairs; HR Intel Corporation | Rio Rancho, NM | 2001 – 2014

·       Spearheaded semiconductor manufacturing automation design and implemented strategies to advance Intel manufacturing process technologies by leading an international team of 25+ engineering leaders representing all global factories, resulting in next-generation automation process at Intel’s newest 300mm factories at the time

·   Started and co-directed Intel Solution Services’ consulting group for the Americas with 200+ consulting practice managers, consultants, and engineers to influence F500/G1000 companies to adopt Intel server technology in corporate IT systems by facilitating pilot projects and initiatives with large corporate IT departments, which led to significant market share growth of Intel-based servers in datacenters and corporate computing infrastructures

·       Directed three government and community relations teams in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas with 20+ media, government, and community relations professionals to strengthen Intel’s operational footprint by working with lobbyists to manage regulatory and tax policy challenges, resulting in the elimination of unnecessary regulations and new revenue bond approvals, like a negotiated $16B industrial revenue bond with the State of New Mexico

·       Managed global HR marketing efforts and international college recruitment programs leading five teams of 40+ marketing and recruiting executives across continents, resulting in improved quality of hires by implementing modern skills assessments for better screening and a 15% improvement in employee retention

Education

·       Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Skills

·   Highly skilled in business management and sales growth

·   Adept in employee management and high-performing team development

·   Proficient in building strategic business relationships

·   Experienced in market expansion and cold calling

·       Adept at capital raising and investor relations

·       Proficient in workforce regulations and human resource management

·   Leader in community engagement and corporate social responsibility

·       Strong communicator capable of delivering compelling proposals

·   Proficient in data analysis, data learning models, and extensive data management (Python, R, others)

·   Work well under pressure to meet deadlines

Accomplishments

·       Patents:

o   US11846172B1: Method for Well Re-Stimulation with Hydraulic Fracture Treatments (2022)

o   US2023406731A1: Method and Apparatus for Electro-Chemical Treatment of Contaminated Water (2023)

·       Intel Achievement Award recipient

·       Community Hero Award from the Sandoval County Board of Commissioners, New Mexico

·       Swiss National Basketball Champion and member of the Swiss Olympic Team

·       Fluent in French and German

Professional & Community Involvement

·       Member of the American Chemical Society and former member of SHRM and IEEE

·       Former Chair, Co-founder and Chair Emeritus for various national and local organizations focused on policy, economic development, business advocacy and workforce education, including NM First, Innovate-Educate, the NM Governor’s International Trade Task Force, the Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Rio Rancho Community Foundation, the Rio Rancho Economic Development Corporation