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Brandon, Ms

After three decades of continuous operations, PC Information Group, Inc. has shifted its focus back to its roots. Current activities include enterprise-level SaaS software development, electronic, as well as print technical publishing, development of complex Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven software tools and micro-languages for complex data compilation and publishing tasks, as well as a creative web design agency for non-profit organizations.From a historical perspective, PC, after its initial founding, was split into two technology-based publishing companies that profitably published technical journals, books, CD’s and software with domestic, as well as international distribution to over 83 countries. My day-to-day responsibilities included program management of the ongoing development and publication of two bi-monthly technical journals, as well as the publication of over 15 database and communications-related technical books. Managed and directed the editorial projects and activities of five, long-distance Editor-in-Chiefs and Technical Editors, as well as 80 technical authors located around the world. Software Development Manager responsible for all software project planning, design and management of the company's software development department.

Newport Beach, Ca

Co-developed the core concepts for the Petabl brand, identity, and social media product offering. Also, responsible for the development of all software functional specifications and system architectures for the initial Progressive Web Application, as well as iOS and Android editions of the Petabl network.

Newport Beach, Ca

Architect of the company’s core software product suite Cost Segregation Exchange, an online marketing exchange that matches property owners and accounting professionals with cost segregation engineering providers. Managed the day-to-day software development activities for the company’s exchange applications.

Oxnard, Ca

Planned, developed and managed all technology programs, including software development and financial modeling, for the Oxnard, CA based strategic exchange marketing firm.

Newport Beach, Ca

Planned and developed of all information technology programs for the Newport Beach, CA based cost segregation brokerage firm.

Santa Barbara, Ca

Planned, developed and managed all technology programs including software development, technology business analysis and financial modeling for Santa Barbara, CA based financial services firm.

New York, Ny

Successfully managed completion of a runaway IT development project after being assigned as manager in mid-execution. Assumed full time, multi-million dollar program management responsibility for offshore and onsite outsourcing teams responsible for developing Pacer’s Internet-based energy trading exchange. Oversaw global onsite and offshore project scheduling, monitored product development and quality, and was responsible for data security and system integration. Engaged in cross-functional team coordination, as well as delivered executable briefings and reports to senior management.

New York, Ny

Worked with a cross-functional team to refine pre-existing application functional specifications, as well as managed project scope and resource utilization for the company’s e-Commerce “counter-party insurance” exchange.

Simi Valley, Ca

Successfully developed the Internet database architecture, remote satellite scheduling application (ASP), and comprehensive technical documentation for the company’s web-based, remote satellite ground station tracking system commissioned by the European Space Agency (ESA).

Orange, Ca

Development software functional requirements and database design models for AR/Trax and HospiTrak, the company’s hospital-based accounts receivable tracking and reporting systems. Developed complex Excel financial and technical spreadsheet models used in securing venture capital funding for the firm's multi-hospital information technology and Internet database services companies.

Temecula, Ca

Successfully planned and managed all software development activities, from conception to "shrink wrap," of the company’s commercial Internet database product line.

Winona, Mn

Conducted novel polymer composites research, including the development of complex, mathematical models and computer simulations of the rheological characteristics of various "thermoplastic composite" materials. Created material safety data sheet database software, as well as conducted Polymer Chemistry classes for the Engineering Department and Quality Control staffs.

Chicago, Il

Awarded U.S. Patents 4,818,439 and 5,143,649 for developing polymer electrical conducting compounds that potentially saved the company over 10 million dollars in royalty payments over the 20-year life span of the product. Created complex computer models to simulate both the polyethylene molecular weight distributions and subsequent rheological effects on the formation of the conducting compounds and the overall effects these compounds had on electrical and quantum properties, as well as on the annealed crystalline structures formed during subsequent compounding and processing of these materials in high-speed extrusion processes.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Polymer Science, Highest Honors

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