Bob Bickel, Stephen Sigwart, and I founded this company based on technology spun out of RunSignUp. We are using an innovative business approach based on free services, Cloud deployments and Curated Source Licenses to provide (almost) free load testing and various API services like our ZipCode API.

Working with various companies on specific projects, typically with a focus on Architecture, Engineering Organization, and Product Management. * Stuzo: Business and Architecture consultant--- Worked as interim CTO, assisted in bringing on full-time CTO--- Defined Enterprise Mobile Architecture Strategy for C-Store and Fuel Brand--- Worked on product and business go-to market strategy* MeetMe : continuing CTO Consultant to aid in transition* RunSignUp: Special projects* Other assignments include--- Principal architect to oversee project architecture and delivery for mobile applications--- Lead due diligence for venture capitalist in review of enterprise software company

Rejoined MeetMe as the CTO to lead both engineering and operations organizations. At MeetMe we have built a great team that strives to be passionate about the work we do, always committed to the business and getting product to our community, while creating an environment where we have mutual respect.* Created and lead swat team to build automation from bare metal through application deployment.* Reduced data center foot print and opex by 50% by implementing server consolidation, inventory management, operational planning, and vendor negotiation.* Defined native mobile and responsive testing automation, implemented by leaders in our QA and Development teams.* Initiated implementation of a real-time recommendation engine, working with lead architects to build system using Avro, Kafka, Storm, and Elastic Search deployed in AWS.* Worked with development teams to produce a constant stream of new mobile product releases, resulting in an almost 6-8 week release cycle for Android and iOS. * Worked with development building real-time chat using NodeJS to scale to >100,000 concurrent users.* Recruited senior roles in engineering and operations to lead and set architecture roadmap.

A few years back I am became friends with Gunter Pfau. A passionate and committed CEO who was always looking to build the right team and products. As Stuzo spun back out of Dachis I was excited about the chance to work with Gunter in building out his vision of social engagement. I look forward to working with a great team of technical and business folks.

Shared the experience of building out a large social platform and engaging applications with an amazing team.* Internationalized platform and localized to 12 new languages * Rebranded from MyYearbook and QuePasa to MeetMe, migrating 80 million users to single platform* Merger/Acquisition with QuePasa.com and publicly traded company* Scaled out engineering team within a functional project matrix organization* Focused on core engineering values of passion, commitment and respect. * Built lots of social applications some viral, some engaging and sometimes failures. * Managed recruiting, engineering and project management teams* Built repeatable process from on boarding through application deploymentAnd all along having a blast working with a great team.

Social Networking is clearly fueling the next generation of the Web with social applications that enable website visitors to come together around shared interests and become active contributors rather than just content browsers.

JBoss the professional open source provider has undergone a transformation from offering reactive support to providing proactive customer support through an integrated platform. The platform, called the JBoss Network, integrates knowledge access, software distribution and application management. My responsibility is to take the JBoss Network from concept to market, which includes development, marketing, and business development.* For ongoing progress please see http://network.jboss.com

JBoss the professional open source provider has undergone a transformation from offering reactive support to providing proactive customer support through an integrated platform. The platform, called the JBoss Network, integrates knowledge access, software distribution and application management. My responsibility is to take the JBoss Network from concept to market, which includes development, marketing, and business development.* For ongoing progress please see http://network.jboss.com

The credit card processing arm of JP Morgan Chase was architected with over 100 various applications talking directly with a third party credit card processing engine called FDR (First Data Resources). The bank completed a large scale project to both move to a J2EE three tier architecture and replace the current card processor with TSYS (Total Systems).* Provide architecture feedback and design for the foundation of shared middleware objects.* Analysis of existing applications, producing requirements to design middleware services.* Managed Shared Services/Middleware organization of 35 from requirements, analysis, design, development through testing. * Brought in delivery timeline by four weeks reducing implementation cost above $350,000.

The credit card processing arm of Bank One/JP Morgan Chase was architected with over 100 various applications talking directly with a third party credit card processing engine called FDR (First Data Resources). The bank completed a large scale project to both move to a J2EE three tier architecture and replace the current card processor with TSYS (Total Systems). * Provide architecture feedback and design for the foundation of shared middleware objects. * Analysis of existing applications, producing requirements to design middleware services. * Managed Shared Services/Middleware organization of 35 from requirements, analysis, design, development through testing. * Brought in delivery timeline by four weeks reducing implementation cost above $350,000.

The credit card processing arm of Bank One/JP Morgan Chase was architected with over 100 various applications talking directly with a third party credit card processing engine called FDR (First Data Resources). The bank completed a large scale project to both move to a J2EE three tier architecture and replace the current card processor with TSYS (Total Systems). * Provide architecture feedback and design for the foundation of shared middleware objects. * Analysis of existing applications, producing requirements to design middleware services. * Managed Shared Services/Middleware organization of 35 from requirements, analysis, design, development through testing. * Brought in delivery timeline by four weeks reducing implementation cost above $350,000.

Led a distributed team of fifteen including marketing and development that brought next generation rich media middleware products to market.* Influenced HP Middleware to invest over 2 million dollars into next generation products.* Merged two product lines into single next generation product.* Managed distributed engineering team with locations in US and India.* Released two technology preview editions while driving next generation agile software process, RAPID.* Partnered with world wide marketing team creating HP’s Digital Content Factory solution.* Teamed up with Entertainment and Media sales team leading to presentations at PBS, MGM and Viacomm.

Provided technical leadership for a 200 person division focused on enterprise middleware technology. * Created “Office of the CTO” generating feedback between sales, marketing, development and support * Created program for publishing that lead to over 20 articles within one year from first-time authors.* Influenced direction of industry standards by coordinating and participating with-in JCP, OMG, OASIS, and W3C.* Represented product and technology in industry through keynotes, presentations and articles.* Integrated HP Labs projects with product teams enabling new technology to go to market.* Crafted vision of Rich Media Middleware leading to formation of small team and global taskforce.

Directed integration between product teams and external technologies.* Technical due diligence for acquisitions leading to acquisition of Arjuna Solutions.* Presented company products and vision to customers leading to partnerships and revenue.* Worked across organizations mapping technology to business roadmap.

Worked on the full development lifecycle for multiple projects.* Implemented robust EJB 1.1 container managed persistence utilizing XML to object mapping.* Implemented application server packaging and deploying technology before standards existed.

Fulfilled high-intensity, short-term consulting engagements for enterprise middleware technology.* Jumped into situations and aggressively filled roles on demand.* Provided mentoring, training and development for groups of five to twenty people.* Developed n-tier applications for fortune 500 companies including AT&T, AOL/TW, Motorola, NCR, Samsung and UPS.

Started as Junior Microsoft Developer, quickly achieving architect for multiple development projects. Selected to be part of a team working on remote test distribution and result collection in the early days of electronic remote testing with Sylvan test centers.