Smart Data WEBSITES & SEO helps small businesses get found in the web, look good, and take control of their web presence. http://smartdatawebsites.com

We believe that data, when used smartly, can help organizations generate revenues, mitigate risk, and solve business problems. Smart Data Consultants is comprised of Semantic Technology and Linked Data veterans. We have watched the evolution not only of Semantic Web standards, but of the web itself. “Semantics” means meaning, and we help our clients find that meaning within data assets.

Advise on issues related to Smart Data and Semantic Technologies to this leading Data Management trade journal following the merger of SemanticWeb.com and DATAVERSITY.net.

Run SemanticWeb.com and serve as Program Chair for the Semantic Technology & Business Conference Series.

SemanticFuse is a company that focuses on practical applications of Semantic Technologies.An example of this is described in our work with GS1. As semantic strategists, consultants, trainers, and software engineers, we help bridge the gap between GS1 US and the new digital communities they are trying to reach in the technical marketplace. By leveraging and extending the use of GS1 Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) to the web, audiences outside the traditional supply chain can see the value of GS1 unique identification.We’ve most recently worked with GS1 US on a pilot program to evaluate the effectiveness of including GS1 identification and structured data in web pages. Leveraging GS1 identification digitally can amplify results that are defined using metrics such as CTR (Click Through Rate), bounce rate, number of impressions, inventory velocity, and others.
 These results make an excellent case for extending the use of GS1 Standards to digital product identification.

Consulting in the areas of Semantic Technologies, SEO, e-commerce, marketing strategy, website development, team training, and business development.

Manage the editorial efforts for SemanticWeb.com, resulting in 10x increase in page views and site visitors. Collaborate with small team to create compelling educational programs at SemTechBiz conference series. Help launch conference into new markets. In 2012, SemTechBiz entered the US East Coast, London, and Berlin. Advise internal departments about Semantic Technologies for more effective advertising, marketing, sales efforts. Promote Semantic Technologies through public speaking appearances introducing Semantic Technologies to technologists, business users, and C-level executives.

Guidewire Group is a global market intelligence and advisory firm passionate about technology entrepreneurship. Our exclusive focus on early-stage companies and emerging technology markets drives insight and opportunity to our clients and community.http://guidewiregroup.com/

Second-in-command to owner/president; Lead a core team of full-time staff and contractors through collaborative efforts in building strong brands, community loyalty, and an outstanding reputation for customer experience.Manages Semantic Universe, a joint venture of Wilshire Conferences and Semantic Arts. SemanticUniverse’s mission is to raise awareness and explain the usage of semantic technologies in business and consumer settings. Projects by SemanticUniverse include the annual SemTech: Semantic Technology Conference (www.semantic-conference.com) and the SemanticUniverse industry hub, (www.semanticuniverse.com).

Oversaw management of all aspects of operations as well as direction of large conferences and small seminars.

Researched, developed, marketed, presented, and evaluated outreach and in-house programming. This curriculum was designed for multiple ages, disciplines, and learning styles.

One in a team of two actor/directors who traveled the USA for 18 months in a pickup truck. Typically, we would arrive in a town on Sunday; on Monday, we would audition and cast 50 local children (Kindergarten - High School) in a professionally designed, one-hour long musical version of "The Wizard of Oz", which they would be up performing by Friday. Saturday, more performances, and Sunday, on to the next town...

Directed daily after-school and Summer camp programs for children in inner-city Chicago.

Provided support and counseling services to at-risk youth and their families.