Mr. Dyste brings over 40 years of experience in construction, telecom hardware, and software development. In 1999, he founded BizWatt 1.0, a pioneering 'cloud' company. Nine years ago, while working in fiber optic and commercial solar construction, he identified a need for specialized software in the construction industry, particularly for land surveyors.This led to the development of Qfactor for Surveyors, released seven years ago, which has gained a loyal base of survey companies. Mr. Dyste has engaged with over 100 surveyors, ranging from sole proprietors to CEOs, through product demonstrations, discussions, and participation in regional surveyor conferences. This has given him a comprehensive understanding of the pain points surveyors face in managing and determining project profitability.The prevalent inefficiency in the surveyors' workflow process stems from using project management applications that do not align with their industry's requirements, despite having access to cutting-edge technology in the field. This misalignment causes wasted time, excessive work in progress, and team confusion, creating bottlenecks in the industry where there is more work than there are people to do it.

This has been in the works for many years, finally coming to fruition. We have a waste-to-energy technology that will turn the tide of waste in our country and around the world. We can take biomass and municipal solid waste and turn it into electricity, biochar and bio-oil without creating toxic or hazardous byproducts.This is a very exciting venture. Stay tuned.

Review, analyze, and advise joint venture and startup business funding opportunities.Nordic American is the lead investor and evangelist for BizWatt LLC, the company listed above.

I assisted startup companies with product management and strategic planning by • creating specifications, project budgets, scopes of work, and timelines.• using project management tools to ensure the project was on budget and on time. • collaborating with team members and stakeholders to ensure sure each person’s needs and concerns were understood, articulated, and integrated into the strategic plan• communicating with stakeholders about the project’s status and provided them with guidance and support. I worked with startups in a variety of industries, including • software development (SaaS).• video and digital media production.• embedded computers, data, and telecommunications.

•Conducted due diligence and financial analysis for investment opportunities•Reviewed business plans and financial spreadsheets looking for red flags and validating assumptions and results

• With the finance department, created complex Excel spreadsheets to extract financial and customer data from an archaic billing system and transform it into usable data for financial reports or entry into other applications•Oversaw Enterprise Resource Planning software identification, integration, and implementation• Co-managed a fast-growing fiber optics division and $2 million in construction projects• Managed a team of five developers and dozens of subcontractors writing code for internal projects • Managed a cross-functional team to implement off-the-shelf productivity tools (CRM, Accounting, GIS mapping, and DCIM)• Worked with the accounting team on end-of-month reports and product and service cost analysis• Identified and implemented asset management programs to manage a growing fiber network, trained team members in applications, and developed processes and procedures• Guided the company through an audit; conducted pre-audit; worked with the auditor to review the company's policies and procedures; and implemented improvements and corrections• Conducted a work productivity analysis and identified three vendors to meet 80% of the company's needs

• Helped integrate technology into the operations of the swim club by moving club operations to TeamUnify and setting up GoogleApps so that the board and coaches could share email, calendars, and document storage• Managed club finances

I worked in a variety of roles for this startup software company that developed transformative and disruptive technology for the two of the biggest markets in the world: real estate and finance. These roles included: •Product Management: Articulated product design and development cycle from conception to final release; created interactive mockups (www.balsamiq.com) to represent user experience prior to writing code; developed logic diagrams for the functionality underlying the user interface; created code development tasks in project tracking software (www.atlassian.com); managed development flow; and conducted quality assurance to ensure design- and user-experience objectives were met. •Systems Integration: Guided transition to Google Apps integrated with other SaaS based applications; set up and maintained project-tracking software; set up and maintained client relationship management (software (www.zoho.com) for tracking leads, sale potentials, and post-sales client support.• Marketing / Demand Generation: Created online marketing presence including a website and social media to create brand awareness and generate leads; used ConstantContact to produce weekly marketing material and track the success of marketing campaigns.• Support Services: Created user documentation, marketing, and how-to videos for our product; managed the corporate marketing website (HTML, PHP, MySQL); used Google Analytics to track web traffic and correlate it to demand-generation campaigns and changes to the website content.

I consulted with this startup, which was leveraging their first round of funding ($250,000) into an operational prototype, and took the company to a second round of funding. The prototype was successfully launched in East San Jose and operated for seven months.eBridge International delivers computer, communications, and information technology to people in underserved markets. It connects the unconnected by deploying affordable shared access in neighborhoods or rural villages using the franchise business model.As a consultant, I accomplished the following: • Completed the company's business plan and financial projections• Launched an Internet café for underserved migrant populations in California•Implemented and launched a pre-paid Voice over Internet Protocol service to make low-cost phone calls accessible to an underserved population• Articulated and defined the company's Stored Value Card strategy

When I moved to San Luis Obispo in 1994 people thought I was crazy because "there isn't a technology industry there." They were wrong. In short order, I created a database of more than 40 technology-related companies in the county. This inspired me to join Softec, an organization that gives substance to the tech communitySoftec creates networking opportunities (of the human type), resource sharing, advocacy, and economic development for the software and technology industries on the Central Coast of California. It helps businesses and individuals establish contacts and share experience and technical knowledge with others interested in software and technology.

• Oversaw a post-sales and customer service staff of 25 employees with six direct departmental reports• Helped the company experienced a 300% growth rate while keeping the staff at a constant level by introducing more efficient processes and making better tools available to the employees

•Served as project manager and construction lead for a $500,000 data center build-out (1500 sq ft) and renovation (500 sq ft)•Managed purchasing, subcontractors, and budget and schedule using Microsoft Project•Worked with steel framing, ran electrical, hung drywall, installed cabinets and counters, and took the project to completion•Installed a raised-floor system unique to computer data centers

I co-founded this startup wireless holding company, which created intellectual property, deployed networks, and developed software for the administration of wireless internet service providers.Using our own technology, we developed a rural wireless internet service provider called CIC Wireless. It provided wireless internet to a 1,000-square-mile area of the central coast of California. We also developed a single-board computer based on the Intel XScale family of microprocessors and a Linux operating kernel to run the motherboard. We sold CIC Wireless in 2004.

I founded this video production company, which created content for the emerging market in streaming media on the Internet. We also created some of the first local commercials shot on film rather than video and moved to HD video early on. I oversaw the start-up and build-out of the company's business and facilities, including a 5,000-square-foot studio complete with bluescreen stage, editing suites, sound booth, office space, and workshop.

Wireless Mountain developed RFID and 802.11 wireless technologies, as well as low-power, low-bandwidth data communication devices in the 900-MHz spectrum.While I was in a leadership role, they won two Best of Comdex Awards.My responsibilities included: • Managing the development of the company’s strategy and business plan.• Managing the development and production of several wireless devices targeting the handheld scanner market, wireless internet service providers, and RFID asset management tracking systems.•Overseeing the day-to-day operations, cash flow, accounting, and controller duties.•Creating relationships with outsourcing groups to increase productivity without increasing overhead.• Hiring engineering and production staff to complete product design and expedite manufacturing throughput.

• Managed factory support for regional sales managers, field application engineers, manufacturers' representatives, and, ultimately, the customer• Managed multi-million dollar accounts for clients in the following industries: telecommunications, original equipment manufacturing, and industrial automation. These clients included: Nortel, Lucent Technologies, MCI, Transcore, Karl Suss, and Pitney Bowes• Traveled internationally to represent the company in customer visits and at trade shows, as well as to train field personnel and sales representatives• Assessed customer needs and advised on the engineering configuration needed to meet application specifications and requirements• With design engineering and technical support personnel, addressed and solved customer problems and application-specific requirements• Managed every aspect of customers' accounts from dealing with accounting issues to solving problems on the production floor

Digital Stock produced high-quality, high-resolution stock photography on CD-ROMs for the desktop publishing market. The company was acquired by Corbis Corporation. As the general manager, I managed the outsourced production and fulfillment operations, as well as helped sell the products over the phone and via e-mail. In addition, I• Managed all accounting functions and helped hire new employees. • Developed procedures for daily operations.• Created teams for product development and oversaw activities leading to product release, including coordinating with production subcontractors.• Developed sales channels and deliveries of final product to customer.• Oversaw accounting, payroll, cash management, and facilities management.

Blue Sky software created visual development and code generation tools during DOS 3.0 days. We also created the award winning RoboHelp authoring tool. Through mergers & acquisitions, Blue Sky became part of Adobe Systems.

• Involved in the design and implementation of satellite and radio communications • Involved in design and installation of a world-class manufacturing facility• Solved problems on the manufacturing floor• Coordinated the production of circuit card assemblies, cables, and mechanical assemblies • Developed and maintained production status reports for government and commercial projects• Team Leader for Q-Cubed (Qualcomm Quality Quotient)

The company designed and built proto-type industrial robots and automated systems for the military, medical manufacturing, CD-ROM manufacturing, and the automotive industry.My responsibility started with completed engineering drawings and BOM's, purchasing components and raw materials, inventory control, and project cost accounting. I worked on assembly of the final products and fork lifted them onto the truck.* BJ Systems developed proto-type and production level robotics and automated systems.* Purchased components and raw materials* Computerized tracking of parts in relation to vendors and projects* Established lead times for critical components of each project and coordinated with job calendars* Created a Lotus inventory/labor system to track BOM’s and COGS for various projects