About SLC
Independent Software Licensing Experts
Software Licensing Compliance helps enterprise teams navigate licensing, audits, negotiations, renewals, ULAs, Java licensing, compliance, and cost reduction decisions across Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, Broadcom/VMware, Red Hat, IBM, Adobe, and other major software vendors.
Independent from software vendors since 2002. Oracle is our original specialty, and SLC has helped clients save more than $1B across complex licensing, audit, and negotiation work.
Ed Ramirez
Chief Executive Officer
After leadership roles within Oracle and firsthand insight into how enterprise software vendors operate, Mr. Ramirez launched SLC to help companies understand contracts, reduce spend, and defend their position in complex licensing conversations. Regarded as one of the original Oracle licensing experts, he now leads SLC’s work across Oracle and other major software vendors, helping clients save more than $1 billion along the way.
Vice President of Global Operations
Evan Boyd
Mr. Boyd brings more than 25 years of IT executive management, licensing and consulting experience to SLC. He began his career in healthcare and has worked as a CIO, director of information systems, network administrator, consultant and HIPAA compliance officer. He has deep experience in software licensing and contract negotiations.
Director of Delivery
Tony Rudd
Mr. Rudd brings 15 years of experience in IT infrastructure management and data analysis to SLC. He has managed infrastructure in multiple industries, including manufacturing, entertainment, utilities and higher education, and is familiar with the unique challenges of each. His deep data experience helps SLC’s clients in analyzing their environments and licensing positions. He has been instrumental in helping clients navigate complex software licensing issues and create the best outcomes.
Delivery Analyst
Aaron Reales
Mr. Reales brings more than 10 years of professional IT and data analysis experience to SLC. As a former Senior License Consultant at Oracle, he brings an inside understanding of Oracle licensing and a practical perspective on vendor rules, policies, usage data, and compliance risk across complex software environments.
Channel Director
Chuck Griffith
With over 20 years of experience in sales and channel leadership, Mr. Griffith has delivered consistent success across cutting-edge technology sectors, including Cybersecurity, Cloud, Virtualization, SaaS, UCaaS, IaaS, IoT, and Data Solutions. His expertise spans both direct and indirect sales models, with a distinguished record of architecting and executing high-impact channel programs for global partners and OEMs.
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