Professional experience | Acesis, Inc., Mountain View, California
Chief Information Architect
Mar, 2006 – present
- Co-founded angel-funded start-up venture developing paradigm-shifting online software for Health Care providers.
- Researched competitor products and worked closely with on-staff and external physicians to understand business needs and opportunities.
- Provided product vision, requirements, and detailed specifications for initial products.
- Rapid prototyping of user interaction models.
- Lead Adobe Flex/AIR user interface programmer.
Dorado Corporation San Mateo, California
GUI Programmer – Macromedia Flex, Dynamic HTML
Information Designer, Specifications Designer
2006 and 2000-2004
- Upgrade of flagship PriceMaster product line to Rich Internet Application using Macromedia Flex
Lead GUI programmer for ePrice (later PriceMaster) automated pricing engine for residential mortgage industry
- Lead GUI programmer for eCollaborator (later evolved to ChannelMaster)
- Information design for major product extension of ChannelMaster (automated mortgage processing software) for Guaranty Bank
- Emphasized ‘elegant’ GUI design maximizing ease-of-use and usefulness
Sierra Montessori Academy Grass Valley, California
Founder , Executive Director, and Council of Directors Vice-President
2004-2005
- Founder of K-8 Charter school, opened August, 2005 with 140 students
- Co-wrote school charter document, defined curriculum vision, obtained approval from Twin Ridges Elementary School District, and marketed to parents and community
- Raised $1.5 million for acquisition of 35-acre school site in a rural setting
- Hired initial staff, created parent organizations and motivated volunteers
- Designed school site and obtained Conditional Use Permit Approval from Nevada County Planning Commission despite intense neighborhood opposition
MarshWorks Auburn, California
Owner, Educational Reform and Training Software
1997-2000
- Member of the coordinating committee of the Challenge 2000 Multimedia Project, involving training and educational reform program development with several hundred K-12 teachers in Silicon Valley
- Developed CD-ROMs and websites disseminating results of research projects into alternative assessment methods, computer technology use in the classroom, and after-school computer clubs.
- Developed online systems for audio/video/transcript synchronization to PowerPoint slide presentations for several clients, using earliest generation of ground-breaking online audio streaming software.
- Developed training CD-ROMs for Cisco Systems training for certification programs for networking equipment
ESCAtech Media, Inc. Half Moon Bay, California
Vice-President of Production, Co-Founder
1993 - 1997
- Developed computer-based marketing materials for corporate clients, focusing on stereo equipment manufacturers, such as Bose, Harmon Kardon, etc.
- Developed Video Wall content for major trade shows with surround-sound
- Developed first-generation CD-ROM audio programs.
- Extremely cutting-edge use of technology to provide maximum marketing impact required creative and diligent problem-solving skills
Apple Computer Cupertino, California
Quality Assurance Programmer
1991 – 1993
- Responsible for automated system testing for Apple Computer’s initial release of Speech Recognition Technology
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Education | Masters of Arts, Music, Composition, Electronic and World Music
San Jose State University San Jose, California
Bachelor’s of Music, Jazz Violin Performance
Berklee College of Music Boston, Massachusetts |
