My biggest strength is being able to understand a problem and construct an integrated solution, with an eye on the future so that today's solution fits with tomorrow's technology. I was one of the first people to treat 3D computer graphics as an information application, as opposed to a domain specific activity, and have been working in that area for well over a decade. In that time I've covered information systems architecture including web based solutions, CAD/PLM/KM, and standards development/compliance. Before that I worked on APIs, and for a long time before that on computer animation; my dissertation generalized the science for how computer animation was done at the time. My career has been split about equally between the research and commercial sectors. This century is about information and knowledge, and my broad range of experience gives me a unique perspective on meeting the coming challenges.