Theon Technology is transforming data security with a paradigm shift in random number generation. In a decisive step towards unbreakable encryption, Theon’s products generate high-entropy, quantum-resistant keys at scale with speed and economy, setting a new standard for software-based cryptography.Theon Technology’s next generation products are focused on solving these problems by providing viable, revolutionary data security solutions including quantum-resistant encryption and key management with truly secure distribution.Our SaaS utilizes patented algorithms to deliver on the promise of a truly scalable, commercially viable, enterprise ready, one-time pad without the need for specialized hardware.

Stellus provides a modern, highly performant file storage platform that enables hyperscale throughput for digital enterprises. Responsible for design and development of the object store supporting multi-petabyte environments, implemented with a scale-out “shared everything” architecture.

Key contributor to the architecture and development of the Agility platform at this startup, creating a state-of-the-art, OS agnostic, hyper-converged system for enterprise applications, providing a scale-up and scale-out architecture with simple application-centric management. Led development of high availability, allocation, snapshots, and physical storage services.

Continued leading the development of the Avamar product backend storage system after acquisition by EMC. Responsible for feature development and performance analysis and enhancement, as well as participating in hardware design and implementation.

Key contributor to architecture and design of highly available, enterprise class data protection software using innovative deduplication technology. Led development of petabyte-scale storage system. Worked with potential and existing customers to understand and define roadmap requirements.

Provided design and implementation services on several large projects. Competitive analysis, product reviews, product strategy and analysis. Software process analysis and improvement mentoring.

Co-founder of startup that implemented distributed operating systems and compiler technologies. Designed and developed Ada, C, and Pascal compilers and cross-compilers for Zilog Z8000, Intel 80x86, Motorola 680x0, Sun Sparc, MIPS R1000m and DEC VAX architectures; host operating systems included Unix, VMS, DOS, Windows, and Apple.

Taught courses in distributed computing, programming language principles, compiler construction and development support tools.