Experience, Innovation, Dedication: Vivant’s
Leadership Advantage
From entrepreneurial beginnings to global ambitions, our leadership team embodies the experience, ingenuity, and commitment that sets Vivant apart.
Hamed Mazrouei
CEO & FOUNDER
Fostering Synergy: Collaborative Approach
At the helm of Vivant, Hamed champions a culture of collaboration and synergy. Through the formation of an esteemed advisory board comprised of senior business leaders from diverse industries, Hamed fosters an environment where collective expertise fuels innovation and drives strategic growth. This collaborative approach ensures that Vivant remains at the forefront of industry trends and poised for continued success.
Visionary Entrepreneur
Hamed Mazrouei stands at the forefront of innovation as the founder and CEO of three dynamic companies: Milagro, Vivant, and Utiliko. With over two decades of experience, Hamed has honed his skills as a visionary leader adept at driving growth and success across diverse industries.
Vivant: Connecting Businesses Nationwide
At Vivant, Hamed leads a dedicated team in offering comprehensive turnkey connectivity and managed network services to businesses nationwide. From restaurants to medical offices, law firms, and car dealerships, Vivant ensures seamless connectivity, enabling businesses to operate efficiently and effectively.
Milagro: Revolutionizing Restaurant Operations
Under Hamed’s leadership, Milagro is pioneering a Restaurant Operating System(ROS), providing small and medium-sized multi-unit restaurants with the tools they need to thrive in a competitive landscape. By harnessing actionable, transactional, and personalized data of every customer, Milagro empowers SMB restaurants to stand toe-to-toe with industry giants, leveling the playing field.
Utiliko: Innovating Across Industries
Utiliko, another brainchild of Hamed’s, delivers innovative software solutions tailored for various industries, including field service companies, professional services, or any small or medium-sized business. By leveraging an all-in-one technology, Utiliko drives efficiency and effectiveness, revolutionizing operations and enhancing productivity across sectors. Utiliko is the underlying foundation of Milagro and powers the entire Vivant operations from CRM, Project Management, HR, Accounting, Payment Processing, Support Ticketing, Knowledge Base, Meeting Notes, and everything in between. A truly game-changing system that empowered Vivant’s revenue growth over the last 4 years.
Hamed's Journey and Expertise
Hamed holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering from Texas A&M University, underscoring his diverse skill set and deep understanding of technology and business. Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Hamed is an astute investor across multiple fields, bringing strategic insight and acumen to each endeavor.
Driving Excellence: Hamed's Vision and Passion
Driven by a vision to empower clients with cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights, Hamed is committed to delivering excellence in everything he does. His passion for value creation and innovation sets the standard for leadership, inspiring teams to push boundaries and achieve greatness.
Leadership Strategies
Do what you can with what you have before you overcomplicate it. Do it manually until it is unscalable.
Dream 10x bigger but don’t fool yourself. Once you find your market that you can create a unicorn, just do it!
Surround yourself with incredible people, creating unicorns is incredibly difficult, but possible. Having amazing people who see what you see, work alongside you, and never give up on you, goes a very long way.
Share the success with those who were there when you needed them, not those who showed up when you made it.
Jimmy Le
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Background and Experience
Jimmy Le’s entrepreneurial spirit and adaptability shine through in his career trajectory. Beginning with a successful DirecTV services company, he strategically pivoted to meet market demand, expanding into audio/video installations, camera systems, and network infrastructure. This hands-on experience building a business from the ground up fuels his success as Vivant’s COO.
Key Accomplishments
He led his company to the prestigious DirecTV Dealer of the Year award, culminating in an all-expenses-paid trip to the Super Bowl. Secured a major telecom infrastructure contract for a 500,000 sq. ft. warehouse with a well-known brand.
Exciting Challenges and Long-Term Vision
Jimmy thrives on the daily challenges of his COO role, finding excitement in strategic planning, and innovation, and driving operational efficiency across all departments. His ambitious goals include expanding Vivant’s reach growth nationally, and leveraging partnerships for mutual growth. He sees the potential for advanced technology to streamline operations and create a worldwide footprint.
Servant Leadership Philosophy
As a servant leader, Jimmy empowers his team by focusing on their personal and professional growth. He clears obstacles to their success and is always approachable & receptive to ideas. His goal is for everyone on his team to feel inspired by a shared vision & motivated by opportunities to excel.
Interests and Inspiration
Staying Fit: A healthy lifestyle, including regular workouts and nutritious food keeps Jimmy energized.
Global Traveler: He loves experiencing new cultures through travel with his family.
Inspired by Greatness: Elon Musk’s boundary-pushing ambition & Theodore Roosevelt’s “do what you can with what you have” philosophy fuel his drive.
Kiani Muhammad
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
A Technology Leader Driven by Innovation
Kiani Muhammad drives technological transformation at Vivant. With over a decade of experience in IT operations and infrastructure, Kiani simplifies processes, implements automation, maximizes efficiency, and sets strategic goals.
Infrastructure Expertise
Kiani’s expertise in Linux environments ensures 24/7 availability and peak system performance. Proactive maintenance, automated alerts, robust and, scalable infrastructural solutions are the hallmarks of Kiani’s work.
Security and Network Mastery
Drawing on experience with network and security consulting, Kiani deploys powerful security solutions for Vivant, safeguarding the company and its clients. Kiani’s ability to budget, propose, and document solutions demonstrates skill, strategy, and attention to detail.
Open Source Advocate
Kiani’s passion for open-source tools is evident in a history of leading migrations, implementing cutting-edge solutions, and training others in network security.
Technical Skills Backed by Education
A Master’s degree in Computer Science underpins Kiani’s in-depth technical knowledge. This, combined with a wide range of skills in Linux, scripting, firewalls, virtualization, cloud computing, and more, makes Kiani a true technology powerhouse.
Leadership Philosophy
Kiani leads by understanding technology holistically, setting well-defined goals, and collaborating across teams and stakeholders. A commitment to innovation, process optimization, and seamless technology operations guides Kiani’s work.
Sam McGovern
FIELD SUPERVISOR
Faith, Family, and a Passion for Work
Sam McGovern’s deep faith and strong family support system are the cornerstones of everything he accomplishes. These values shape his daily decision-making and his unwavering commitment to excellence in his work. With over 30 years of low-voltage technology experience, Sam’s journey began as an installer, giving hands-on experience that informs his current role.
Project Management Excellence
As a Project Manager, Sam excels in taking complex projects from concept to completion. He assesses feasibility, sets clear objectives, and expertly manages resources for on-time, on-budget delivery. His strong communication skills ensure seamless client interactions and proactive resolution of any potential issues. Sam’s patience, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach makes him a valuable asset to Vivant.
Beyond Work
Family Time: Sam’s greatest joy is spending time with his family.
Diverse Interests: From the thrill of auto racing to the challenge of puzzles and his fascination with HAM radio, Sam’s diverse hobbies reflect a curious and engaged mind.