I bring over 30 years of computer systems experience and solid leadership skills to my consulting practice. My diverse background has enriched both my business and technical skills, giving me a broad perspective that benefits clients of any size.

I provide Web Development services to businesses from very small to medium in size and management consulting services to clients of any size. Please use the menu above to learn more about my experience and the specific services I provide.

I am available for corporate consulting engagements of any length in any part of the United States. Prospective clients may request a more detailed description of my background using the contact links on this page. References are available on request.

2012:  Loyola University Maryland

Affiliate Faculty

Instructor for an undergraduate Web Technologies course in the Sellinger Business School. The dual-track, senior capstone course focuses on business IT planning and contemporary Web development.

1995 - Present:  Fastie Systems

Independent Consultant & Web Developer

Web development, management consulting and systems consulting for a range of clients from very small businesses to Fortune 50 firms.

1993 - 1995:  ShopTech Systems, Inc.

Vice President - Chief Technology Officer

Design and development officer for a software startup in the automotive field. The application was a run-the-business program for independent auto repair shops.

1991 - 1993:  Alex. Brown & Sons, Inc.

Vice President - Senior Analyst

Stock analyst following PC software companies, including Microsoft, Aldus, Adobe, Caere, Lotus, Borland, Software Publishing, and others. Did analytical work for Stac and MathSoft IPOs.

1989 - 1991:  The Fastie Report

Publisher & Editor

Published a personal computer industry newsletter targeted to corporate technologists.

1983 - 1989:   Ziff-Davis Publishing Company

Editor-in-Chief, PC Tech Journal

Founding editor for the standard-setting, award-winning, technical PC magazine, PC Tech Journal. Hired after a successful stint writing the IBM PC column for another ZD magazine, Creative Computing.

1973 - 1983:  General Instrument Corporation

Director, Advanced Systems Development

Manager of the internal R&D department supplying tools and technology to product groups. Developed operating systems, programming languages and tools; handled one-time projects; provided “fire-fighting” services; and did all microprocessor development. Ranking software member of the GI Corporate Engineering Council and the GI Acquisitions Committee.

Education

Johns Hopkins University, 1965-1967, 1971-1973, Computer Science. Studies emphasized programming languages, development methodologies, software quality, quantitative studies. Interrupted by military service.

Military Service 

1968 - 1971, US Army.  Two tours of duty in Viet Nam.

Personal

Born December 31, 1947, married 1972, 2 children, 1 dog, 6 computers.