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Jeffrey Rubin
President & CEO
jhrubin@sidearmsports.com |
Originally from outside Boston (Wayland MA) I love the Red Sox and hate the Yankees. Came to the Cuse 18 years ago as a student and never left. My wife Jennifer and I have two children, Nathan and Benjamin who will also be Red Sox fans and learn to hate the Yankees. In addition to running SIDEARM Sports I am an Assistant Professor of Practice at Syracuse University's iSchool. I have a passion for technology and a passion for athletics – what a great match! |
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Dave Meluni
Vice President - Sales & Marketing
davem@sidearmsports.com |
Born and raised in Syracuse, proud to be a graduate of West Genesee High School. Spent 9 great years working for the multi-media rights holder of Syracuse University Athletics. I also spent two years working in the Florida State Athletic Dept. where I received a master’s degree in Sport Administration. I was a 4 year letter winner for the Ithaca College Baseball team while receiving my Sport Management Degree. My wife Kristina and I reside in Warners, NY with our two left-handed throwing boys Landyn and Nicholas. |
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Chris Kirkegaard
Creative Director
chrisk@sidearmsports.com |
I’m the youngest of the senior staff at SIDEARM Sports (and I often make sure everyone else knows it). I absolutely love change… if my wife wouldn’t divorce me, I would repaint the walls in our house once a month to keep things fresh. I’m a proud graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, and currently reside in Baldwinsville, NY with my wife, Jenny, and my son, Rexton. |
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David Jones
Art Director
davidj@sidearmsports.com |
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KC Uthus
Senior Graphics Designer
kcuthus@sidearmsports.com |
Born and raised out West, I never thought I would end up in Upstate NY. In 2002, I made my way to Cazenovia, which I continuously called "Casanova" since the town is like a scene from a romantic movie. After graduating from Caz College with a BFA in Visual Communications, I decided to stay here and see where it would take me. Lo and behold, I am now apart of the jazzy SIDEARM Sports team! In my spare time, I love to sing karaoke (seriously, can't carry a tune), pretend I'm a paparazzo (photo fanatic), watch movies (HUGE movie buff) and laugh like it's going out of style! |
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Corinne Cunningham
Junior Designer
corinnec@sidearmsports.com |
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Eric Moulton
Junior Designer
ericm@sidearmsports.com |
I grew up in Marcellus, NY just 20 minutes from Syracuse. I love the snow and I love to ski. So I decided to get more of both by going to Vermont for College. I graduated in May of 2010 from Champlain College in Burlington,VT with a bachelor of science in Multimedia and Graphic Design. SIDEARM Sports is an amazing place to work and I couldn’t think of better place to start my career then with SIDEARM Sports. GO CUSE!!!!!. |
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Ravind Budhiraja
Director of Corporate Technology
ravind@sidearmsports.com |
I studied to be a production engineer but got entangled in the world wide web instead. As the resident engineer however it falls upon me to help Chris out with math issues, the most recurring of which is why you can’t divide by zero. I’ve been in Syracuse since I arrived at SU in 2001 for my masters degree and began working for SIDEARM Sports while still a student. I am now also an Adjunct Faculty at the iSchool where I teach web development. I grew up in Bombay (India) and go back regularly when I’m missing the noise, pollution, heat and immediate family all of which Syracuse has a dearth of. I do not drink coffee either, though I can take credit for getting Mark hooked on “Masala” tea. |
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Andrei Vieru
Director of SIDEARM Technology
andreiv@sidearmsports.com |
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Jeremiah Neal
Senior Developer
jneal@sidearmsports.com |
Being an Akron, Ohio native, I’ve had my fair share of disappointments when it comes to professional sports. Be it The Drive, The Fumble, The Shot, The Catch or most frequently The Decision, I’m a Cleveland fan through and through; for better or worse. At least I can root for Ohio State though! I came to Syracuse at the age of 4 and still reside in Liverpool with my wife & daughter. |
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Joe Flateau
Developer
joef@sidearmsports.com |
I grew up in Buffalo, NY and decided in October 2010 that that wasn't enough snow for me, so I moved to Syracuse to join SIDEARM Sports. I am a huge fan of the Buffalo Sabres and hockey in general. I enjoy learning new things even if I can't see any practical purpose for learning it; to me learning is often a satisfying end in itself. |
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Jeff Snyder
Developer
jeffs@sidearmsports.com |
I graduated from Liverpool High School in 2002 and Ithaca College in 2006 with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems. I worked for Honeywell Scanning & Mobility, formerly Hand Held Products, in Skaneateles, NY for four years as a Software Quality Engineer before landing with Sidearm Sports in 2010. My position as a Jr. Developer allows me to fuse my programming skills with my passion for sports. Outside of the office, I enjoy playing golf and watching almost all sports, especially ‘Cuse basketball and the PGA. I live in Tipperary Hill in Syracuse with my girlfriend Jenn and our two dogs, Koda and Kramer. |
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Ameya Jambavalikar
Corporate Technology Programmer
ronakr@sidearmsports.com |
I came to Syracuse in 2009 to pursue my masters degree at SU. I started out at SIDEARM sports as an intern, and today I'm a part of the team here as a Junior Programmer. I am originally from Goa, India, but I grew up in Doha, Qatar, in the Middle East. After finishing high school in Doha, I moved back to India where in 2007 I graduated college with a Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering. I love to travel and I try to turn every travel opportunity I get into a road trip. And I am a devoted fan of (in no particular order) Indian Cricket, Manchester City, Pink Floyd and Royal Enfield motorcycles. |
Ben Romy
Student Programmer
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Miten Patwa
Student Programmer
mitenp@sidearmsports.com |
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Joseph DeBenedictis
Director of Customer Support
joed@sidearmsports.com |
A native of Jersey City, NJ, I left the glitz & glamour of Jersey behind for a chance to soak in the warmth of Syracuse. I bring 11 years of experience in collegiate athletics, seven as a Sports Information Director, to SIDEARM. |
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Josh Waldman
Asst. Director of Customer Support
joshw@sidearmsports.com |
Being from Denver, Colorado, I have always had Orange and Blue in my blood. That continues today with SIDEARM Sports. I come to SIDEARM with 10 years of sports information experience, including stops at the BIG EAST Conference, the University of Denver and Syracuse University. My wife Andrea and I are both SU graduates and now reside in DeWitt, NY with our two fireball daughters, Emma and Charlotte. |
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Tina Bowman
Project Manager
tinab@sidearmsports.com |
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Chris Becker
Customer & Technical Support
cbecker@sidearmsports.com |
I acquired the nickname "Pepe" in my first days working at SIDEARM, and I've come to like it. I’m a 2nd-year student at Syracuse University majoring in Information Technology and have been working at SIDEARM since the beginning of my freshman year. I was lucky enough to hear about this position through Jeff’s introductory computer class. I'm from a suburb outside of Philadelphia, and am a typical Philly sports fan. In my free time, I love working on computers and designing websites.
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Emily Banas
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Nirmal Devarajan
Customer Support |
Jack Finnerty
Customer Support |
Ryan Hilla
Customer Support |
Ross Lazerowitz
Customer Support |
Nick Mastrogiacomo
Customer Support |
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Kevin Kettell
Customer Support
kevink@sidearmsports.com |
Originally from Fair Lawn NJ, I now reside in beautiful Syracuse New York. I am currently a sophomore here at SU, double majoring in finance and information management. My passions include cars, skiing, and really intense volleyball matches. I manage to get to a few Jets games every year, and I’m always down for a good game of tennis.
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Adam McMonagle
Marketing Intern
adamm@sidearmsports.com |
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Rachel Samples
Social Media Coordinator
rachels@sidearmsports.com |
Hey there! My name is Rachel and I am a sophomore Television, Radio and Film major and Information Management and Technology minor. I hail from the great state of Delaware and love traveling, writing/creating videos, watching Saturday Night Live and using social media. After reading this bio, you should follow @SIDEARMSPORTS on Twitter and “like” our Facebook page. It just makes sense. |
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Max Greenberg
Streaming Media Manager
maxg@sidearmsports.com |
Having lived in Worcester, Massachusetts my entire life, I thought I knew how to handle a heavy amount of snow—until I moved to Syracuse and met one of her Winters. I am an avid supporter of the Boston Red Sox, BRUINS, Celtics, New England Patriots, and of course anything SU Orange! I am also a social media enthusiast, swimmer, skier, and extreme pinballer. I am always available to help you with your streaming needs. |
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Neil Winston
Streaming Support
neilw@sidearmsports.com |
Neil is currently in his second year working with Streaming Support. This summer he was an intern in Customer Support and joined the full-time staff in Marco Island, FL for the 2011 COSIDA Convention. He's a New Jersey and has a twin brother who attends George Washington U.
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Askia N'diaye
Streaming Support
ICSTech@sidearmsports.com |
Luke Penland
Streaming Support
ICSTech@sidearmsports.com |
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Lauren Peters
Streaming Support
ICSTech@sidearmsports.com |
Heather Pyle
Streaming Support
ICSTech@sidearmsports.com |
David Skoler
Streaming Support
ICSTech@sidearmsports.com |
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Lois Elmore
Office Manager
lelmore@sidearmsports.com |
I'm the office manager for Sidearmsports. One of my responsibilities is to answer the phone. So yes now you can put the voice with the face. I'm a diehard SU Sports Fan as well as an Indianapolis Colts Fan. "Go CUSE, GO COLTS" |
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Melissa Brooks
Student Office Assistant
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