1983: the personal computer era
Just out of high school, with the personal computer revolution
approaching a seductive velocity, I was writing computer books and
developing software products for Apple computers. My interest was
data communications, leading me to create ProLine, the first software to
link the humble Apple II to Internet email and newsgroups (about 10 years ahead of schedule). Web
pages and Usenet archives chronicle my involvement. With a decade of Apple II
and Macintosh experience, I was ready to take it to Silicon
Valley.
résumé 1.0
-- sent to Apple Computer, Inc.
Apple, however, was abandoning the Apple II while struggling to
evangelize the Mac in a PC-centric world. For my family's sake, I
decided not to pursue a career in Cupertino. I filed my geek
résumé and focused on
something greater. It was the result of all the right
disciplines and timing.
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1993: the internet era
Sparks of a commercial Internet were igniting a new revolution.
With Bill Blue, a respected BBS and Apple II pioneer in his own
right, we collaborated to build an Internet company, CTSnet, a
division of Datel Systems. It was an immediate
success and enjoyed boundless growth providing high-quality,
technically astute service unmatched in our market. Seven years
later, CTSnet was sold for $33 million to Dallas-based Allegiance
Telecom. At its peak, CTSnet had a state-of-the-art data
center and 100 employees supporting over 30,000 customers
throughout Southern California.
résumé 2.0
-- allegiance to a vision
In addition to participating in the Internet's maturation, the
last ten years let me experience the entire lifecycle of a unique
company -- from frenetic startup to acquisition and
integration by a national telecom. What a ride.
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