Having grown up and matured with the computer industry, I have a broad understanding of the underlying concepts and practices that form the basis of information technology. I began operating and programming computers in 1969, and first used the Internet in 1972, when it was known as ARPAnet. In 1977, I developed and implemented one of the first microcomputer-based general accounting packages and over the next few years, I successfully sold and installed it in approximately 50 small businesses in the Montreal area. As a former distributor of high-end computer peripherals and telecommunications hardware and software, I have had considerable experience in hardware and software systems integration; LAN and Wide-Area networking; and VoIP, Centrex and other telecom protocols.Most recently, I have concentrated my efforts on database, software and systems design within the B2B (Business to Business) e-commerce industry space and in knowledge management and decision support. I have the ability to gain a deep understanding of specific concepts and processes, tied in with the talent to devise cohesive and simple, yet sophisticated, software and database designs to address the needs and requirement of the project at hand. I also possess the project management, technical writing and presentation skills to bring products to market.Specialties: Business process & needs analysis; software and data design; Implementation team building & project management; hardware integration, implementation and support; Documentation; Marketing literature conception; Sales support & presentations.