Experience

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  Digital Control Incorporated

  • Kent, Washington

  • Director of Product Development

    • Apr 2010 - Oct 2016
    • Kent, Washington

    Managed an organization of engineers (software, hardware, mechanical) engaged in the design and development of guidance systems for the horizontal directional drilling industry. Reported directly to ownership as member of senior staff. Brought numerous devices and software products to market.

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  RealNetworks

  • Seattle, Washington

  • Program Manager (contract)

    • Dec 2009 - Apr 2010
    • Seattle, Washington

    Managed enterprise search development for RealNetwork's media application platform.

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  Microsoft

  • Redmond, Washington

  • Technical Product Manager (contract)

    • Mar 2009 - Dec 2009
    • Redmond, Washington

    Independent contractor in the Windows Embedded group; market research and strategic planning on how best to address device categories such as kiosk and digital signage.

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  Vulcan, Inc.

  • Seattle, Washington

  • Sr. Program Manager

    • Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
    • Seattle, Washington

    Managed mobile computing and telecommunications R&D programs for the development of devices including UMPC, MID and handheld devices / handsets; investigated possible uses of Vulcan's 700 MHz spectrum including LTE, WiMAX and ATSC M/H mobile TV; developed business models and technology recommendations for trial that included interactive services for broadcast and streaming video.

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  TallyGenicom

  • VP, Engineering

    • Jun 2007 - Jan 2008

    Managed engineering teams in Kent WA, Waynesborough VA and Ulm, Germany. Member of executive staff reporting directly to the CEO.

  • Director, Engineering

    • Aug 2003 - May 2007

    Extensive international experience managing global development teams in the design and manufacture of impact, laser and inkjet printers; responsible for numerous products through complete life cycle; implemented new product development process; developed mobile application software solutions; developed enterprise printing and device management solutions.

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  Tally Printer Corp.

  • Kent, Washington

  • Director, Engineering

    • May 1996 - Aug 2003
    • Kent, Washington

    Managed the Software Engineering, Applications Engineering and Engineering Services groups for the development and support of printer products; managed outsourcing and international joint ventures.

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  Mannesmann Tally

  • Kent, Washington

  • Manager, Software Engineering

    • Apr 1986 - May 1996
    • Kent, Washington

    Managed the development of embedded software for printer controllers.

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  SoftServ Inc.

  • Issaquah, Washington

  • Principal

    • 1984 - 1988
    • Issaquah, Washington

    Bootstrap startup developing PC games and productivity software. The most successful games were stock market simulation games Inside Trader and Corporate Raider. See: http://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,300250/

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  Telematic Products

  • Redmond, Washington

  • Software Engineer

    • Dec 1982 - Apr 1986
    • Redmond, Washington

    Software development for a telephony startup developing next generation telco central office equipment.

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  International Entry Systems, Inc.

  • Seattle, Washington

  • Software Engineer

    • Aug 1979 - Nov 1982
    • Seattle, Washington

    Software development for a computer startup.

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  The Boeing Company

  • Seattle, Washington

  • Software Engineer

    • Jul 1977 - Aug 1979
    • Seattle, Washington

    Software development for aircraft structure test systems.