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Major Project Profiles Catalog

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Client Projects sorted Alphabetically
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2Bridge Corporation

3Com Corporation

Abbott Critical Care Systems

Accutel

Advanced Micro Computers

Amdahl

Applied Materials

ARCO

Atherton Technology

Bank of America

Barter Systems, Inc.

Bechtel Corporation

Butterfield Construction

Byte, Inc.

Canavest House, Ltd.

Codata Corporation

Concept Systems

Crown Zellerbach

CuTek Research

Decathlon Club

Diasonics, Inc.

Exxon

Geoworks

Graphic Information Systems

Harris Computer Systems

IBM/ROLM Corporation

Information Access Company

Intek

Intel Corporation

Interdata

International Data Service

ISC Systems Corporation

ITT/Qume

Lafayette Health Club

Landys & Gyr (also see

Moore Systems)

LaserSonics

Link General Precision

Lockheed Missiles & Space

Marlin Cove

Max Chandler, Associates

MDS Qantel

Measurex

Metrotech

Microcomputer Systems

Microdis International

Millbrae Florists

Moore Systems

Multi-Media Video

Neville Clarke (see Sun Microsystems))

NL Rucker

OCS

Pascal Systems

Pebblesoft Learning, Inc. (see Amdahl)

Perkin Elmer

Personal Solution Co.

Phil C. Stelling Assoc.

Remote Computing Corporation

Rockefeller Center

San Bruno Auto

Shugart Associates

Speech Plus, Inc.

Sun Microsystems

Systems Control, Inc.

Systems Plus

Technical Marketing International

The Factory

ThinkFree

Time & Space Processing

Tomy Seiko

Trans-A-File Corporation

UltraTech Stepper (OutSource)

Unlimited Business Exchange

Winston Advertising

World Savings

Xebec Systems

Zyrex Corporation

Zytron Data Systems

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2Bridge Corporation

Applications: Enterprise portal solutions.

The 2Share software automates the publishing, viewing, and personalizing of web-based documents using a standard browser. In other words, 2Share helps users publish their documents to an Intranet, Extranet, or the Internet. Specifically, users can: Create information using their favorite tools (such as MS Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, etc.). Gather information dynamically from different people, places, and sources. Organize information into meaningful structures. Distribute information instantly to the right people. Manage information throughout its life cycle. Protect information from unauthorized access

Developed 2Share System Administrators Guide that tells the System Administrator how to administer and support 2Share. Manual includes the following topics, among others:

A review of 2Share architecture and what items are installed on various configurations.

How to change the 2Share configuration. How to add users and define access privileges. How to do backups. Tips for helping users. Tips for troubleshooting. Tips for scaling and performance tuning. Checklists.

2Share 3.0 System Administrator's Guide

200

TOP

3Com Corporation

Applications: Ethernet, local area networks.

Developed Technical Reference Manuals for Multi-Bus, Q-Bus, and Uni-Bus Ethernet Controllers for local area networks.

UNIBUS Ethernet Controller Reference Manual

100

3, 4

3C400 Multibus Ethernet Controller Reference Manual

40

3

Q-Bus Ethernet Controller Reference Manual

68

3

UE Ethernet Controller Reference Manual

80

3

TOP

Abbott Critical Care Systems

Applications: Automated drug infusion.

Developed Operator's Manual and Tutorial for Anesthesiologists.

Detection and Handling of Warnings, Alarms, and Malfunctions

40

1

Automated Drug Infusion Operator's Manual

120

1

TOP

Accutel

Applications: Telecommunications, product development.

Developed brochure for credit card reader. Consulted in direct mail.

TOP

Advanced Micro Computers

Applications: Pascal compiler, real-time systems, product development.

Wrote Pascal Reference Manual. Wrote Real-Time Monitor Manual. Wrote Pascal to C Translator Manual. Updated MonoBoard Computer Manual.

AmSYS Pascal User's Manual

90

1, 3

RTM-8 Real Time Executive User's Manual

80

3

TOP

Amdahl

Applications: Web-based training, product development.

Developed detailed documentation for: Publications, Operations, Marketing & Sales Departments. Interviewed subject matter experts including engineers, programmers, managers, and executives. Maintained contact with development personnel in Ireland, Malaysia, Kansas.

Developed comprehensive, step-by-step work instructions for System Administrators and Web-Based Course Designers.

Checked out pre-release software. Created Business Process Documentation for New Publications Department.

Developed materials for Organizational Strategy, Strategic Work Listing, Management Glossary. Developed sales process and coordinated with Web presentation.

System Administrator Manual

Product introduction materials

Technical Manual

Installation procedures for Windows NT and Solaris operating systems

User tutorial for Workbench software, including:
Course Converter, Course Mapper, Compressor

TOP

Applied Materials

Applications: ISO 9000 documentation, business process development, business process simulation.

Interviewed over 100 subject matter experts in manufacturing, operations, finance, and marketing departments. Organized and conducted meetings. Wrote over 1000 pages of procedures, work instructions, reports, etc. Developed scores of business process flowcharts using Visio.

Wrote computer programs to simulate flow and resource requirements for correcting non-conformances

Action Plan Benchmarks: Return Materials Authorization

4

Business Process Modeling & Simulation Program:
Company-Wide Non-Conformance Handling

50

Documentation Department: Organization Charts

6

Documentation Department: Process Flow

2

Documentation Department: Staff Planning Meeting Agendas

20

Fracas / PVD Non Conformance Handling Chart

1

Fracas Design Review

2

Non-Conformance Research Questionnaire

2

Procedure: Total Process Support

5

Procedure: Correct Non-Conformances (Applications Lab)

19

Procedure: Correct Non-Conformances for Global Product Support

8

Procedure: Custom Product Development

4

Procedure: Documentation review Forms

3

Procedure: Evaluate & Close Manufacturing Problem Logs

10

Procedure: Non-Conformance Process for Regional Divisional Management

4

Procedure: Shipping requirements Deviation

37

Procedure: Software Non-Conformance

10

Procedure: System Certification

6

Procedure: Technology Implementation

10

Project Status Reports

75

Report: Conformance vs. Standards

2

Report: Functions of the Applications Lab

6

Report: QA Certification Training Process

3

Work Instruction: Assemble and Package Items for Shipment

15

Work Instruction: Assemble the Redbook

12

Work Instruction: Closed System Run Certification

68

Work Instruction: Complete the Redbook

10

Work Instruction: Correcting Non-Conformances for the Contamination Research Group

6

Work Instruction: Document, Verify, & Close Non-Conformances

10

Work Instruction: Editorial Guidelines

5

Work Instruction: Field Non-Conformance Data Collection

6

Work Instruction: Field Non-Conformance Database Management

6

Work Instruction: General Non-Conformance Handling

10

Work Instruction: How to Audiotape Interviews

3

Work Instruction: How to Conduct Interviews

2

Work Instruction: How to Structure Procedures and Work Instructions

4

Work Instruction: How to Videotape Interviews

3

Work Instruction: Order / release Tools

9

Work Instruction: PVD QA Technician
Certification Training Manual

51

Work Instruction: Quick-Turn Shipping Request

25

Work Instructions: Standards for Developing Documentation

15

Work Instructions: Writing QMS Documentation

7

TOP

ARCO

Applications: Financial float management.

Compile, write, illustrate User Manual for PC automated Treasury Management System. New product checkout and debugging.

Treasury Management Microbanking

30

TOP

Atherton Technology

Applications: CASE tools integration, product development.

Developed Installation Notes, User's Guides, and Technical Manuals for their Software Backplane Integration tools. Also checkout and debug of process documentation.

TeamWork AIX Integration Installation Notes.

12

1

TeamWork AIX Integration User's Guide.

16

1

TeamWork AIX Integration Technical Manual.

12

1

TeamWork VMS Integration Installation Notes.

12

1

TeamWork VMS Integration User's Guide.

16

1

VAX ADA 2.0 Integration User's Guide

24

1

VAX ADA Integration Install/Release.

12

1

VAX ADA Integration User's Guide.

12

1

Brochure: Computer-Aided Software Engineering Tools

4

1

TOP

Bank of America

Applications: Financial float management, product development.

Developed and illustrated User's Manuals for PC automated Treasury Management Systems for Bechtel, ARCO, Exxon, Rockefeller Center. Also checkout and debug.

Treasury Management Microbanking

30

3

TOP

Barter Systems, Inc.

Applications: Bartering, business development, timesharing.

Wrote/published monthly newsletter. Installed software. Developed ads and brochures. Interfaced w/computer vendors. Implemented computer systems; trained users.

TOP

Bechtel Corporation

Applications: Treasury float management, new product development.

Wrote/illustrated User's Manual for PC automated Treasury Management System; also a tutorial. Debugged new software and verified with documentation.

Treasury Management Microbanking

30

3

TOP

Butterfield Construction

Applications: Construction, business data systems.

Developed generalized bidding system on computer. Consulted on microcomputer selection for construction applications.

TOP

Byte, Inc.

Applications: Microcomputer franchise development.

Developed generalized franchise operator's manual for use in 50 new stores

BYTE Shop Franchise Operations Success Manual

80

1

Brochure for home computer system.

2

TOP

Canavest House, Ltd.

Applications: Financial portfolio management, new product development.

Developed User's Manual for Portfolio Management and Evaluation System; developed artistic layout, printing, illustrations, packaging in leather binders.

Investment Manager's User Manual

130

3

TOP

Codata Corporation

Applications: OEM hardware sales.

Research, design, writing services for CTS-100 Hardware Technical Manual. Developed/wrote brochure for software product.

CTS-100 Computer Terminal System: OEM User Reference Manual

40

2

TOP

Concept Systems

Applications: Research & Development, Semi conductor Manufacturing, Epitaxial

Developed System Specifications for the IG 2000 (Single Wafer, Epitaxial). Interviewed scientists, engineers, programmers. Researched and documented equipment components, including electrical, mechanical, chemical, safety.

Developed Document Control & ECO Procedures and Work Instructions. Interviewed document control personnel. Flowcharted ECO procedure. Developed ISO 9000 templates for specifications and work instructions. Attended staff/technical meetings.

IG 2000 System Specification

200

ECO Work Instructions

37

ECO Policy & Procedure

18

Releasing R&D Engineering Documentation

12

TOP

Crown Zellerbach

Applications: Financial modeling and simulation.

Designed and implemented Monte Carlo Simulation program for timberland acquisition analysis; used timesharing system. Trained users in probabilistic modeling.

Article: Timberland Acquisition Analysis

4

3

TOP

CuTek Research

Applications: Research & Development, semiconductor manufacturing pioneer in new copper technology.

Developed Training Program as a Business Process with objectives, responsibilities, requirements, prerequisites, completion records, workbooks, etc. Developed organization charts from the top down.

Updated Facilities & Installation Manual

Developed Operations Manual, with product overview, safety, installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, drawings and schematics, and step-by-step tutorial.

Developed Troubleshooting Worksheets for documenting problems and wiring changes.

Developed Plan for Users Manuals for operators, process engineers, service engineers, system administrators..

Facilities & Installation Manual

Operations Manual

Training Program

Operations Manual

Plan for Users Manuals

Troubleshooting Worksheets

TOP

Decathlon Club

Applications: Up-Scale Athletic Club. New business startup.

Wrote charter membership sales letter to Silicon Valley executives.

Executive's Charter Membership Salesletter.

2

2

TOP

 

Diasonics, Inc.

Applications: Ultrasound medical imaging.

Designed Operator's Manual and Tutorial for Physicians, Radiologists, and Medical Technicians.

Spectra Operator's Manual

220

1

Standard Biopsy Devices Operator's Manual

10

1

7.0 MHz Multiplane Endovaginal Probe

12

1

6.5 MHz Convex Linear Array Endovaginal Probe

12

1

7.0 MHz Convex Linear Array Endorectal Probe

12

1

Spectra System Operator's Manual Addendum: Cardiac / VCR / ECG Features

52

1

Cardiac Cross Reference Table.

16

1

Abdominal Clinical Applications Manual

40

3

TOP

Exxon

Applications: Financial float management.

Developed/illustrated Treasury Management User's Manual. Assisted with new product checkout and debugging via hardware tests.

Treasury Management Microbanking

30

3

TOP

Geoworks

Applications: Mobile Server+ is state-of-the-art server software that enhances communication with wireless devices, such as cellular phones, pagers, and mobile computers

Designed and developed SDK Reference Manual with configuration and administration, configuration overview, configuration usage, configuration reference, apache-ssl gateway documentation, configuration and administration for Mobile Server+ . Includes configuration file loading, configuration file sets, basic server configuration, debugging and reporters, thread pools, transports, etc.

Developed Service Developer's Guide ·with detailed how-to instructions for the following: designing a service , downloading, installing, and running the PhoneDial Service. How to create the PhoneDial Service from Basic Components.

Developed (Java) System Flowcharts showing transports, event manager, threadpools, translators, command processors, authentication, session manager, request type translator, command translators, command processors, authentication manager, session manager, querymap processor, and much more.

Developed Short Message Service (SMS) Transport documentation. For a relatively simple messaging service, many elements must be considered when developing MS+ to handle SMS. Provided necessary background to understand the current implementation and to implement future upgrades. Short Message Service (SMS) is a globally accepted wireless service that transmits alphanumeric messages between mobile subscribers and electronic mail, paging, and voice-mail systems, etc.

Developed 4.3. Email Transport Document covering four implementations of email transports: POP3 (receive), SMTP (receive), SMTP (send), and Log (send)

Designed and conducted Leadership & Management Workshops,

SDK Reference Manual

160

Service Developer's Guide

124

(Java) System Flowcharts

35

Short Message Service (SMS) Transport Documentation

47

4.3. Email Transport Document

37

Course Materials for Leadership & Management Workshops

150

TOP

Graphic Information Systems

Applications: Computer service bureau.

Designed and developed direct mail brochures to promote computer service bureau.

Sales Letter and BRC.

4

2

TOP

Harris Computer Systems

Applications: Computer sales: timesharing, scientific, OEM, end user.

Designed and developed direct mail promotion campaign. Streamlined proposal generation process. Opened new sales territory.

Sales Process and Proposal Development System.

24

2

TOP

IBM/ROLM Corporation

Applications: Telecommunications.

Research/plan/organize/write ACD Manual/Tutorial for end users. Developed/wrote ACD SYSGEN Manual. Wrote ACD Supervisor's Manual. Wrote PATS User's Manual.

PhoneMail Rel. 6.2 User Guide

130

3

PhoneMail Rel. 6.2 Quick Reference Guide

16

3

PhoneMail Rel. 6.2 Wallet Card

1

3

SYSGEN Operator's Manual

400

4

PC Automated Traffic System (PATS)

120

4

Automatic Call Distribution Tutorial and Reference Manual

150

5

TOP

Information Access Company

Applications: Library databases.

Market research. Developed and wrote direct mail promotions with brochure, response card, and special offer.

Finally! A Multi-Volume Directory a Smaller Library CAN Afford. Brochure, BRC.

4

1

Private Company Information. Brochure, BRC.

4

1

When You Can't Afford to Make Mistakes. Brochure, BRC.

4

1

Private Companies that Matter -- Offering the Best business opportunities in 1988! Brochure, BRC.

4

1

Ward's Directory of 80,000 Opportunities to Help You Claim More Territory and Accelerate Your Income BRC, business card

2

2

When it comes to Private Companies -- Ward's wrote the book. Brochure. BRC.

4

2

When inside information makes the difference. Brochure, BRC.

4

2

The Dealmaker's Advantage. Sales letter, flyer, BRC.

4

2

TOP

Intek

Applications: Financial applications for San Francisco clients.

As subcontractor, ocumented computer software and hardware products. Created training programs. Wrote sales materials. Coordinated multiple projects with many clients.

TOP

Intel Corporation

Applications: Marketing microcomputer components.

Developed WESCON Booth display and promotional materials. Developed/wrote Advanced Data Catalog. Developed 8088 Product Manual.

Microsystems 80 Advance Information Product Catalog

140

1

Microelectronics Growth and Complexity Accelerates: A closer look at evolving applications and the new Intel products.

50

2

Brochure: Your Team's Gateway to Success

8

2

TOP

Interdata

Applications: OEM minicomputer sales.

Originated newsletter for nationwide distribution. Streamlined system to generate proposals. Won salesman of the quarter.

Hayden Newsletter and Direct mail Promotion.

24

2

TOP

International Data Service

Applications: End user computer sales.

Designed/developed Product Catalog used in direct mail and trade show sales.

IDS Compiler Catalog for direct mail promotion

16

1

Western Union Announcement: For Merger and Acquisition Specialists

1

1

TOP

ISC Systems Corporation

Applications: Automated banking.

Researched company-wide documentation problems and designed integrated solutions.

Needs Analysis and Solution Alternatives

130

1

TOP

ITT/Qume

Applications: Smart terminals, product development.

Developed both Technical and User's Manuals for several products: QVT-101, QVT-101+, QVT-119+. Also developed system for generating documentation from a database.

QVT 119 Plus Technical Reference

200

3

QVT 119 Plus Setup Guide

200

4

QVT 101 Plus Technical reference

200

4

QVT 101 Plus Setup Guide

100

4

TOP

Lafayette Health Club

Applications: Health Club business development and marketing.

Developed organizational strategy and action plans for: Owner, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Operations, and Finance departments.

TOP

Landys & Gyr (also see Moore Systems)

Applications: Remote data collection/transmission.

Research/design/write technical brochure.

TOP

LaserSonics

Applications: Surgical lasers.

Developed tutorial-style service manual for field service personnel.

Service Manual for the Illumina Series Laser Systems

180

1

Direct Mail Brochure

20 .

1

TOP

Link General Precision

Applications: Aerospace, Scientific.

Developed both software and documentation for the Surveyor Spacecraft Ground Data Handling System. Developed numerous technical proposals.

Geophysical Film Reader for Petty Laboratories

100

3

Outline For Total System Programming (Petty Labs)

12

3

Total System Monitor Final Acceptance Test Procedure (JPL)

20

2

Systems/Computer Interface Specifications (JPL)

30

2

Real Time System Acceptance Procedure (JPL)

120

2

TOP

Lockheed Missiles & Space

Applications: Inertial guidance systems.

Designe, programmed, and documented inertial guidance simulation programs. Trained and supervised users.

7090/94 General Integration User's Manual

40

1

Rozzle Rate and Freon Consumption

TOP

Max Chandler, Associates

Applications: Materials Requirements Planning.

Developed direct mail promotion materials.

Salesletter and article: If you're using regular data processing for your MRP, you could be paying too much!

4

2

TOP

Marlin Cove

Applications: Small Business Development.

Designed and developed direct mail Newsletter, Order form, Special Offer .

Direct Mail Ads, Newspaper Ad

10

1

TOP

MDS Qantel

Applications: Product marketing, vertical markets, software development.

Developed product manuals, direct mail campaign, press releases, newsletters. Developed QICLOOK - a natural language database retrieval system and its tutorial.

Product Review Manual

120 .

1

Direct Mail Brochure

20 .

1

MDS Qantel , The Company

16

1

Hotel & Leisure Quarterly Newsletter

8

1

QICLOOK, English-Language Inquiry System: Tutorial and Reference Guide

200

2

TOP

Measurex

Applications: Large-scale energy management systems.

Researched/developed/wrote 'white paper' on the UC Berkeley Energy Management System for presentation in Wash DC.

Article : UC Berkeley Energy Management System

20

2

TOP

Metrotech

Applications: Metal detection units.

Research/design/write marketing materials. Consulted in direct mail applications.

Brochure: Fully Automatic Pipe and Cable tracer

8

2

TOP

Microcomputer Systems

Applications: Disk drives, peripherals.

Developed publicity article and press release.

News Release (New disk interface to HP equipment.)

2

2

Article: The longest hours after 5.

8

2

TOP

Microdis International

Applications: Retail marketing of microcomputer products.

Developed Franchise Manual.

TOP

Millbrae Florists

Applications: Accounting systems.

Consulted on Burroughs computer applications.

TOP

Moore Systems

Applications: Large-scale energy management systems.

Developed several manuals for Moore Systems' dual processor Energy Management Systems for both fossil and nuclear fuels. Developed software and systems flowcharts.

Picture Compiler PICCOM User Guide and Flowcharts

120

2

Picture Compiler PICCOM Technical Manual and Flowcharts

112

2

Task Design Specification and Flowcharts

120

2

Dual Disk Write, Task Documentation and Flowcharts

16

2

Picture Compiler PICCOM Software Documentation and Flowcharts

108

2

Fast MODAL Compiler User/Technical Manual and Flowcharts

150

2

TOP

Multi-Media Video

Applications: Product marketing of microcomputers.

Research/design/write several brochures for marketing Apple Computers.

Brochures: Arapple, Businex II, Videomax, Schoolex16

2

TOP

Neville Clarke (see Sun Microsystems)

TOP

NL Rucker

Applications: Timesharing database management.

Develop/write User's Procedures Manual for Timesharing Database Management System including subsystems for:

Procedures Manual for Purchase Orders, Sales Orders, Inventory, Inquiry, etc.

200

3

TOP

OCS

Applications: HP 3000 batch processing.

Designed upgraded user documentation program for the new OCS/Express software products.

Executive Report with needs analysis and recommendations, systems specifications, budgets and scheduling.

25

2

TOP

Pascal Systems

Applications: Product marketing, database management systems.

Developed market survey & report. Wrote PR materials, brochures, Dealer Agreement, tech manuals, sales letter. Developed telemarketing program; trained employees.

Telephone Market Survey, Review and Recommendations

20

3

Direct Mail salesletter, special offer, discount coupon, press releases

20

3

Telemarketing phone script and how to use it

20

3

Dealer Manual

50

3

TOP

Perkin Elmer

Applications: Oracle database for medical laboratories.

Developed SQL*LIMS V3.0 Client Installation and Setup Guide. This manual provides both instructional and reference material including the following: installation procedures for the PC Client, Instructions for connecting to the server, instructions for using the ne