• Conducted early research into open source software which led to the formation of the company; identified PostgreSQL as the best intersection of product sophistication and market opportunity.
• Developed technology roadmap for the company, identifying opportunities for product focus and partnering.
• As company evangelist, worked with both open source projects and partner companies on product integration, co-marketing efforts, mutual support strategies, and investment opportunities. Recruited individual leaders in various technology communities to align with Great Bridge.
• Led the development of GreatBridge.org - a next-generation open source project hosting site which provides infrastructure support for selected development efforts.
• Led the initial development of the company knowledgebase (product documentation, manuals, white papers, bug tracking, etc.)
• Coined the term "hacker relations" - served as primary interface with the development community on product strategy, competitive analysis, and public relations. I was prominently featured in Upside, Computerworld, Fast Company, and many other publications.

• Co-founded the company: drafted business plan, successfully sold Landmark leadership on the concept, and acquired a small online classifieds business to jump-start the business.
• Created product strategy which started with acquiring a critical mass of rare cars to draw in users, then developing additional commerce, community features and marketing programs to build user loyalty.
• Directed the development and deployment of custom software (Oracle database on Linux, Cold Fusion on Windows NT) in six weeks' time. The software anticipates business development needs by allowing for seamless co-branded aelopment needs by allowing for seamless co-branded and private-label auction sites with outside partners.

• Developed marketing strategy which emphasized serving professional property management companies as primary customers (rather than consumer end-users of the service).
• Drafted original technical specifications, and supervised technical staff and consultants through the development and rollout period.
• Led sales effort which signed exclusive contracts with over 33% of the target rollout market in only two months.

I am also a partner in a boutique consultancy which advises small businesses on growth, mergers, and acquisitions.

The firm recently managed the sale of Takeover Stock Report, Inc. (TSR), to Securities Data Publishing, a unit of Thomson Financial Services.  I had a small role in the 1996 planning and formation of TSR, an Internet-based newsletter for risk arbitrageurs and other money managers.

Developed a broad-based strategic plan for Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates, the business arm of the late Peanuts creator.

Over the course of a year spent researching the emerging online world, I developed press materials for America Online, Inc., and produced news segments for Maryland Public Television.

Managing Editor: Directed story assignments, creative development, and execution of a daily, 20-page electronic briefing on American politics. Ensured the smooth operation of a 24-hour news cycle, and wrote lead stories on national political/campaign news.

Consultant: Wrote, developed and produced award-winning television and radio advertising for political office-seekers, including an unaired spot for President George Bush (warning: big 12 MB mpeg file), as well as four U.S. Senate candidates and three U.S. House candidates.

• M.A., concentration in political management and communications studies. GSPM is the first Masters program of its kind in the nation, and is now affiliated with George Washington University.

• B.A. in Government, concentration in English and French. Drafted case studies for Feeding Frenzy, the seminal book on the political news media by professor Larry J. Sabato.