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Salt Lake City, Utah, US

Conduct R&D for security and crypto-related technologies, such as: encrypted messaging, identity management, secure payments, crypto currencies, blockchain / decentralized ledgers, etc. Prototyped identity and trust management software for MySudo identities using Decentralized Ledger Technologies (DLT) with Hyperledger and DIF decentralized identity.

Taylorsville, Utah, US

Appointed by Spencer J. Cox, Governor of Utah, to serve on the Personal Privacy Oversight Commission. Established under H.B. 243 (https://le.utah.gov/~2021/bills/static/HB0243.html), the purpose of the Personal Privacy Oversight Commission is "to establish guidelines and best practices with respect to certain government technology uses related to personal.

Wakefield, MA, US

DIF exists to advance the interests of the decentralized identity community, including performing research and development to advance “pre-competitive” technical foundations towards established interoperable, global standards.

Help create governance models and technology standards for digital identity (e.g., for Self-Sovereign Identity / Decentralized Identity).

Salt Lake City, UT, US

Foster the development of technical standards for the Sovrin open identity framework.

Provo, Utah, US

Provide consulting and development services to help clients with business & technology strategy, new business development, intellectual property creation, Minimum Viable Products, and software development. Major technology areas include mobile technologies, computer security, education solutions, cloud applications, embedded software, and security.

Idaho Falls, ID, US

• Created and launched an innovative contactless mobile payment system consisting of a cryptographic microSD card with NFC. Invented mobile payment security technologies at the INL, raised $5M startup capital, and.
• RFinity Pilot (2009-2010): ~5000 students at Brigham Young University—Idaho used RFinity’s cell phone payments to make purchases at the campus store and local merchants (Subway, Jamba Juice, etc.)
• microSD Smart Card: Architected embedded security using Java Card 2, AES, digital signatures, and PKI.
• Phone Apps: Designed payment apps for iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Windows Mobile, Java OS, Symbian, and BREW using Java, Objective C, & C/C++.
• Payment Server: Cleared mobile payments using bank accounts (Jack Henry & Associates APIs), PayPal, and closed loop. Compliant with PCI-DSS & SAS 70. Platform: C#, MS Server, SQL Server, XML, & ASP.
• VeriFone Payment Terminal: Designed the C software injected into VeriFone terminals.Awards: * PayPal Developers Challenge Top 10 Finalist (2010) * Contactless Intelligence Award from Krowne Communications & Visa Europe.

• Created the product definition and oversaw development activities for ISC Federal's Interactive Workbook Platform. ISC’s platform engages learners through highly interactive eBooks containing rich text, video, 3D.
• Helped secure an FAA contract to deliver a pilot training program using mobile devices.
• Led the incorporation of FAA-approved training courses within the Interactive Workbook Platform.
• Resulted in FAA personnel receiving official FAA Academy training certifications using ISC’s platform.Technologies: iOS, Android, OSX, Windows, C#, Java, JavaScript, HTML5, SCORM, PHP, and Adobe Air.

Salt Lake City, UT, US

• Managed digital service offerings: website creation & modernization, mobile app design, contract development, radio streaming, and implementation of next-generation digital distribution systems for Bonneville radio.
• Managed the contract negotiation and system design of the first geo-fenced online radio streaming of Major League Baseball games for KIRO radio in Seattle, WA.
• Negotiated a strategic alliance with TuneIn.com, resulting in a 30% increase in Bonneville listeners.
• Led creation of KSWD’s Roku channel, increased listeners by 30%, rose to #12 of Roku music channels.

Salt Lake City, Utah, US

Lead architect on a short-term project to explore cloud security vulnerabilities and solutions. Created an encryption ‘shield’ to protect user data stored in commercial cloud storage platforms (e.g., Dropbox, Google Drive, Apple iCloud, etc.). Provided users with end-to-end encryption, simplified key management & exchange, and enabled users to retain local.

Idaho Falls, ID, US

• Enhanced national security by leading innovative scientific research, creating classified applications of that research, and performing program management & budgeting in support of US Government Agencies.
• Radiation Detection System: Created a cellphone-based dirty bomb detection grid by enabling cellphone cameras to detect high-energy photons from radiation sources and crowd-sourcing GPS reports. Authored a National.
• Cyber Security: Conducted cyber security exploit discovery (white hat hacking) of computers, cellular systems, and related communication networks. Created mission critical exploit applications.
• CIPRSim: Created a distributed object communication layer for disaster modeling and simulation.
• Committees: N&HS Directorate Patent Evaluation Committee and Technical Advisory Group.Technologies: Java, C/C++, Atmel MCU, IEEE 1516, Python, VoIP, special applications of Google, Windows, Windows Mobile, Blackberry.

• Member of the Corporate Advanced Technology strategy team. Invented, analyzed, and promoted new technologies key to corporate growth and expansion. Filed patents to secure Intellectual Property.
• Canister: co-designed hot-swappable hardware to provide secure, reliable, & cost effective storage.
• Encrypted Storage: created a HW & SW independent encryption layer eliminating the need for strong physical security during long-term storage. Enabled random access of encrypted tape.
• Soft-Drive: built a cloud file storage service to simplify access between mobiles, desktops, servers.
• General Purpose GPU computing: researched graphics processors as general purpose computers. Technologies: Java, C/C++, embedded, packet protocols, pixel shaders, cron, HTML, & browser plugins.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

• Pioneered human computer interface and virtual reality technologies for military and civilian applications.
• Created a video camera-tracked laser pointer system that enabled on-screen interaction with rear-projected computer wall displays. Result: 50% speed increase over keyboard and mouse systems.
• Designed and developed a peer-to-peer (P2P) graphical mission planning system that facilitated distributed, collaborative mission planning across heterogeneous networked computing platforms.
• Created a voice-activated command interface to enhance military Virtual Reality systems. Technologies: Java (& RMI), sockets, C/C++, BBN Hark, client-server, Windows, IRIX, Solaris, & Unix.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

• Led a diverse team of 17 military and civilian software developers to build revolutionary security, communication, and post-mission analysis systems for the AWACS aircraft and its support operations.
• Designed a PC-based system to convert AWACS radar data into animated simulations. Accelerated mission debriefs (from 2 days to 30 minutes); eliminated the need for C-5 equipment transport.
• Developed and fielded an encrypted communication system to send classified data over standard telephone lines. Enabled remote USAF commanders to review activities within hours of an event.
• Led the preparation of AWACS data for the accident investigation board reviewing the downing of two US Army Black Hawk helicopters in Iraq. Resulted in key AWACS training improvements.Technologies: C/C++, Ada, Windows.

• Chief Technical Writer for all documentation supporting Zinc Software’s Jolt Award-winning graphical user interface library.
• Wrote and maintained 3 separate Zinc Application Framework books, which provided managerial overviews, programmer tutorials, diagrams, and technical reference material.
• Developed and supervised the development, testing, and maintenance of all tutorial and example program software (written in C/C++).

Master’S Degree, Computer Science -- Robotics

Bachelor’S Degree, Computer Science