Experience

Silicon Mountain

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President, CEO

  • Oct 2001 - Present

  Small software/Web development organization serving the Fortune 1000 and other large organizations. Major customers include Johnson & Johnson, DePuy Orthopaedics, Cordis, Ethicon, Audi, Labov and Beyond, NewMar Corp, DePuy International, Superior Essex and Concord School Districts. Direct end-to-end consulting operations, driving sales, business development, marketing, customer relationship management, with full lifecycle project oversight for the development of enterprise-class Web… Show more Small software/Web development organization serving the Fortune 1000 and other large organizations. Major customers include Johnson & Johnson, DePuy Orthopaedics, Cordis, Ethicon, Audi, Labov and Beyond, NewMar Corp, DePuy International, Superior Essex and Concord School Districts. Direct end-to-end consulting operations, driving sales, business development, marketing, customer relationship management, with full lifecycle project oversight for the development of enterprise-class Web software in a Java/J2EE environment. Supervise a staff of 6. Lead the planning, design and deployment of content management systems and wireless infrastructure supporting the implementation of web systems and services. As principal project manager, define requirements, prepare design specifications and manage the build, test and transition processes. Show less



Edustructures

• VP Software Development

  • May 2005 - Aug 2006



DePuy Orthopaedics

• Manager Internet Technologies / Program Manager

  • Feb 2000 - Nov 2001

  Directed the full lifecycle development, implementation and support of J2EE infrastructure, Internet architecture and applications, carrying full P&L accountability. Hired, trained and managed a staff of 10 project managers, systems engineers and developers. Defined all system standards, requirements and specifications, and managed the on-plan delivery of projects as large as $4 million. Produced and presented company-wide technology training, focusing on Java, Oracle and Internet… Show more Directed the full lifecycle development, implementation and support of J2EE infrastructure, Internet architecture and applications, carrying full P&L accountability. Hired, trained and managed a staff of 10 project managers, systems engineers and developers. Defined all system standards, requirements and specifications, and managed the on-plan delivery of projects as large as $4 million. Produced and presented company-wide technology training, focusing on Java, Oracle and Internet technologies. Key Accomplishments: Work closely with marketing VPs and directors to shape development strategies and goals. Created cost effective programs that drove actual business objects with measurable ROI. Built a bridge between technology and marketing operations, through enhanced communications and the creation of cross-functional teams to share project ownership and accountability Show less



MapQuest

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Research & Development

  • Aug 1997 - Feb 2000

  Headed R&D operations, with P&L (product and project) accountability for 40% of Mapquest’s revenue. Defined system architecture, and guided the development and implementation of all site content, interfaces/ look & feel, functionality and performance. Supervised a staff of 10 developers and systems engineers. Key Accomplishments: Collaborated with senior management and marketing to support new product development and identify new business opportunities. As Product Manager, forged… Show more Headed R&D operations, with P&L (product and project) accountability for 40% of Mapquest’s revenue. Defined system architecture, and guided the development and implementation of all site content, interfaces/ look & feel, functionality and performance. Supervised a staff of 10 developers and systems engineers. Key Accomplishments: Collaborated with senior management and marketing to support new product development and identify new business opportunities. As Product Manager, forged and maintained strategic partnerships with firms such as Avant Go, and 3Com Palm Pilot, key elements in expanding MapQuest’s global exposure.  Managed the implementation of the white and yellow pages sections of the mapquest.com site.  Deployed the first PDA application, enabling broad handheld access.  Built project scheduling and tracking systems/processes, streamlining delivery and improving quality & billing accuracy (capturing ~$30k in previously unbilled work the first month alone). Show less



InfoNow Corporation

• Director Operations and Internet Technologies

  • May 1995 - Aug 1997

  Presided over strategic technology planning, project management, and all Internet-based product development, testing, implementation, integration and administration activities. Managed a team of 6 engineers. Key Accomplishments: Oversaw strategic partnerships with major corporations, such as Compaq, Visa and NationsBanc. Partnerships provided the sales foundation for this small web-based company. Forged solid relationships with partners based on honest communications, execution and… Show more Presided over strategic technology planning, project management, and all Internet-based product development, testing, implementation, integration and administration activities. Managed a team of 6 engineers. Key Accomplishments: Oversaw strategic partnerships with major corporations, such as Compaq, Visa and NationsBanc. Partnerships provided the sales foundation for this small web-based company. Forged solid relationships with partners based on honest communications, execution and trust, the cornerstone of Infonow’s success. Key player on a team that designed, developed and implemented a large-scale UNIX-driven Web-based locator application, evolving into the foundation architecture for all future products. Constructed a firewall/security system for InfoNow and the FindNow mapping systems. Passed Visa and NationsBank audits for critical/proprietary information hosting. Show less



Contel

• Engineer

  • 1990 - 1992