Click on the links below to learn more about each success story
After interviewing several healthcare organizations, determined that a platform that could produce a collection of RSS feeds on one page would be very popular. Using Open Source tools, developed an ad sponsored site that met those needs. Partnered with University of Maryland Medical Center, Mayo Clinic and the CDC to develop H1N1 and hospital information sites.
Developed mechanisms to theme and populate spin-off sites in less than 6 hours.
Chooses dependable, documented software packages that reduce risk and allow projects to complete on schedule and budget. BlokCast is built on Open Source tools that work. The site was themed and populated in one day, and with no intervention it provides an array of up-to-date information on the Swine Flu.
As VP of Engineering, reduced product offerings and reduced hardware and software costs on remaining offerings. New focus allowed sales of 3 new major projects and increased company revenue 50%.
More efficeint use of staff allowed development of new technologies and support of new services.
As VP of Professional Services, took advantage of new services and easier install and support to drive efficiency and increase revenue.
Company signed $2M+ contract to develop television set top box with Samsung. Company developed the software that ran the set top box.
Worked in Korea to assist team with hardware design of set top box. This included working with US chip manufacturer to assist in specifying chipsets and easing integration of chips and tools for Korean development team.
Worked in United Kingdom with cable company to tune set top box and implement services. Tasks included software development, system tuning, and coordination of activities between US, UK and Korean companies.
Set top box project was completed and the box is offered by UK cable company with improved services and lower costs than previous set top box.
European cable companies were just starting to consider offering interactive services to their customers.
Visited cable companies in 8 European countries to develop interactive cable TV business. Each country had unique requirements around what services they wanted to offer and how they would collect fees for these services.
Reviewed requirements for each company and developed interactive TV services on set top box to demonstrate the services and the collection method.
Company moved forward, developing relationships with 3 of these cable companies. Developed the software to provide these services.
Private company was developing 10 educational software titles per year. Company had goal to grow quickly and go public.
As Director of Engineering, grew software staff to 25 and developed award winning products like Kid Pix, Carmen Sandiego, Print Shop.
Created new line of software products called Living Books. Software engine allowed artists to develop interactive books with little or no additional software. Living Books was so successful that it was eventually spun-off as its own company.
Living Books was one of the first based CD-ROM products. Worked extensively with Microsoft and Apple to develop technology that would support an interactive CD-ROM title.
Over next year grew staff to over 50. Led development of Myst, still the largest selling PC game.
Pipettes are used for accurately gathering and dispensing an amount of liquid. They are used by chemical companies and hospital labs. Manual pipettes are prone to mis-use and dispensing of incorrect amounts. The electronic pipette allows user to enter exact amount to gather and dispense. Stepping motors ensure accuracy. Developed the embedded software for the User Interface, display, button and motor control.
Liquid Chromatography is used to determine elemental chemicals and their concentration in a compound. Developed Mac-based controller for chromatography system. Mac acted as control unit for chromatography equipment and provided graphical feedback on elements and concentrations.
Developed operating system and core software for respirator monitoring system to be used in hospital intensive care wards during and after surgery. Up to 16 patients could be monitored simultaneously. Became Mac developer #35, and created Mac software to manage and monitor the system. Also authored real-time, embedded operating system for bedside/OR units attached to patient. System monitored 45 critical parameters to let doctors and nurses know patient health and patient trends after surgery. Software had to be "bug free", as it connected to patient and required FDA approval.
System was fore-runner to pulse oximiter, which is now found in most every patient room at hospitals.
Assisted in development of Thoratec-Penn State artificial heart. Assisted with embedded control software. The Thoratec LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) is still in use. It provides a bridge; supporting heart function while a patient awaits a heart for transplant.
With knowledge of mailing systems, had idea to create an electronic system based on newly released IBM PC. Develpoed prototype, obtained funding and created company of 7 people to develop and market mailing system.
System determined least expensive way to mail package and dispensed mailing labels and postage.
After software development, visited major computer store chains in US to develop retail base for product.
