Alan began his career as a professional tennis player after graduating Purdue. Several years later Alan founded Harvard Cellular Communications. HCC was an authorized agent for then Cingular Wireless. HCC owned and operated branded Cingular Wireless stores throughout the greater Boston and NYC metropolitan markets. Alan ultimately sold his stores back to Cingular whom then became AT&T Wireless. Alan's next endeavor is the inventor of Nubrella, the world's first backpack style worn Hands-Free 'umbrella' . Nubrella provides; rain, sun, wind, cold and technology device protection all in one. Nubrella appeals to the millions of recreational enthusiasts and outdoor workers who need to be outdoors in rain and sun. Nubrella is positioned to 'disrupt' personal weather protection by solving existing problems while serving the unmet needs and desires of todays multi tasked and technology driven society. We have rebranded. Nubrella is now Canope Specialties include; Sales, Marketing, Branding, Overseas Manufacturing, industrial design, Fundraising, Intellectual Property Protection, product design & engineering, prototyping, 3D Printing, CAD drawings, E-Commerce, Sourcing logistics & Fulfillment partners, Business plan preparation, Financial modeling, Public Speaking , Media interviews, Budgeting, Public Relations and Investor presentations..