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Local new CFO of Guidance Software

Following a nationwide search, Guidance Software, Inc. on Nov. 14 appointed Barry J. Plaga of La Cañada Flintridge as chief financial officer.

“Barry Plaga is the right person to help take this company to the next level,” said Victor Limongelli, Guidance Software president and chief executive officer. “Guidance Software will benefit substantially from his broad financial experience and history of performance at public software companies.”Plaga was formally vice president of Financial Global Processes at Sun Microsystems, Inc. where he reported to the chief financial officer, and where he oversaw financial planning and forecasting, finance program management and the finance components of Sun’s Oracle ERP project.

“I am looking forward to working with Victor and the Guidance leadership team as we build on the company’s established strengths in the eDiscovery and computer investigations markets,” said Plaga.

“I appreciate the opportunity to use my experience and talents in helping Guidance realize its potential and create increasing value for all shareholders.”