 | | Geoffrey Nicholls | |
OBJECTIVE
Challenging and technical work developing web, server, and/or desktop
applications
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BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
| | Gazelle Software (Apr 1990 - ongoing)
Owner. Provided consulting, design, implementation and delivery of Windows and Web applications to a variety of software product development firms.
Clients (in alphabetic order) include Borland, CenterView Software, Cytak, DiabetesWell, Electric Planet Interactive, Good Technology, Helix Systems,
Hewlett Packard, Hughes Network Systems, Identitech, Impresse, Interval Research Corporation, Intuit, Microsoft, No Hands Software, RemarQ, Reportsmith,
Siebel Systems, Spectrum Software, Supernews, SymTek, Viewpoint Systems, WebTV and Xerox.
| | Istante Software / Oracle (Feb 2002 - Dec 2005)
Principle Architect, Founder. Architected, implemented, and delivered
a multi-tier multi-server enterprise software product that provides
real-time reporting and information delivery to web clients.
Technologies include:
ASP.NET, .NET, C#, C++, DHTML, HTML, JavaScript, XML
and XSL.
Platforms include:
WinXP, Win2k
and Win2003.
| | Bridgestream Inc (Jan 1999 - Jan 2001)
Founder and CTO. Architected and delivered a web server application
for human resource management. Developed business plan, raised
money, hired and managed development and MIS staff, managed
technical partnerships, and managed deployment to a hosting
company.
Technologies include:
Java, JSP, Oracle 8i, SQL, JavaScript
and HTML.
Platforms include:
WinNT
and Win2k.
| | Eikon Systems Inc (May 1988 - Mar 1990)
VP Consulting and Founder. Completed 20 hours/wk of consulting while managing up to 7
engineers on contracts with multiple clients. Monitored company's financial
stability. Promoted a corporate culture focused on the benefit and growth of
its employees.
Technologies include:
Windows API, Win32 API, C
and DDE.
Platforms include:
Win2x
and Win3x.
| | Hewlett Packard Company (Oct 1985 - Feb 1988)
R&D Engineer. Joint venture with Genentech. Delivered a firmware and
desktop control software for a robitics system that automated Elisa
assay procedures.
Technologies include:
Windows API, C, Firmware
and Assembly Language.
Platforms include:
Win1x
and Win2x.
| | Digital Research Inc (Apr 1984 - Sep 1985)
Senior Software Engineer. Delivered portable Pascal and Basic optimizing compilers.
Technologies include:
C, Pascal, Basic
and Assembly Language.
Platforms include:
Unix, AT&T Release 5
and IBM-RT/PC.
| | Hewlett Packard Company (Sep 1982 - Mar 1984)
R&D Engineer. Delivered ROM based system software for handheld computers.
Technologies include:
C, Forth, Basic, Firmware
and Assembly Language.
Platforms include:
HP-75C
and HP-71C.
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NON-PROFIT WORK
| | Acterra (Feb 2002 - ongoing)
Founder. Board of Directors. Treasurer. Finance committee. Continuing the work I began at
Bay Area Action after the 2000 merger with PCCF.
| | Palo Alto Little League (Mar 2006 - Oct 2011)
Board of Directors. Treasurer. Manager. Worked with 9-12 year old baseball players.
| | Ohlone Farm (Jul 2006 - Jun 2009)
Treasurer. Managed finances for a farm at the Ohlone Elementary School.
| | Bay Area Action (Apr 1990 - Feb 2000)
Founder. Board of Directors. Treasurer. Helped build this non-profit
corporation into a major regional environmental organization. Leader of
the fundraising, finance, and retail store operations. Developed systems
to manage all fiscal matters.
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EDUCATION
| | B.A. degree in Mathematics at the University of Oregon, Jun 1982. B.A. degree in Computer and Information Science at the University of Oregon, Jun 1982, minor in Physics, studied German.
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HONORS
| | Lifetime Member of the National Registry of Who's Who.
Who's Who in Executives and Businesses, 1997-1998 edition.
Phi Beta Kappa, 1982.
University of Oregon Merit Scholarship, 1981.
Robert E. Woods Scholarship, Mathematics Department, 1980.
Phi Eta Sigma, 1979.
Mathematics Association of America, National Honor Roll, 1977.
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REFERENCES
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Available upon request.
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CONTACT
| | Email: geoff@gazellesoft.com
Phone: 650/323-5545
Mobile: 415/602-5545
Address: 667 Marion Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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DATE
| | April 23, 2012.
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