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SpeechWise
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Oakland, CA
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Owner
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2006 - Present
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Oakland, CA
Own and operate speech recognition software consulting business. Train clients in a variety of professions to utilize speech recognition effectively in a wide range of software applications. Develop VBA-based voice-commands to improve hands-free usability of Dragon with Microsoft Office applications and Windows operating systems. Create custom voice-commands to enable clients to work by speech in mainstream, database, proprietary, and legacy applications. Perform feasibility studies, produce instructional materials, and provide technical support.
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Zephyr-TEC Corp.
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San Mateo, CA
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Software Trainer/Programmer
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1998 - 2005
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San Mateo, CA
Worked as lead speech recognition software instructor and integrator. Trained more than 500 individuals to use Dragon NaturallySpeaking, DragonDictate and Kurzweil VOICE. Developed custom sets of voice-commands to support mainstream applications including Microsoft Office applications, e-mail clients, Web browsers, and Windows utilities. Speech-enabled dozens of database, mainframe, and proprietary applications. Conducted feasibility studies, developed training guides, and created technical documents.
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Independent Software Consultant
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San Francisco, CA
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Speech Recognition Software Consultant
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1996 - 1997
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San Francisco, CA
Trained individuals on numerous speech recognition software packages including Dragon Systems DragonDictate/NaturallySpeaking, Kurzweil VOICE, and IBM VoiceType/ViaVoice. Created custom voice-commands to enhance usability of these systems.
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Space Sciences Laboratory, UC Berkeley
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Berkeley, CA
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Programmer/Analyst
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1991 - 1996
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Berkeley, CA
Developed interactive data analysis and graphical display software for the Space Physics Group, including an event-driven data display program, numerical analysis algorithms, and raw telemetry data decompression/conversion code.
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NASA Ames Research Center
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Moffett Field, CA
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Programmer/Analyst
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1987 - 1990
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Moffett Field, CA
Performed scientific applications programming for the Atmospheric Physics Research Branch. Developed computer code for analysis of radiometric measurements acquired from aircraft, satellite, and ground-based instruments.
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Education
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1984 - 1987San Francisco State University
Bachelor's Degree, Physics -
UC Santa Barbara
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