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Bridgeway Systems has assembled an outstanding group of leaders to help guide Bridgeway and its clients. Here are the profiles of those leaders:
In 1983 Schuchardt pioneered "Suite Software", the concept of modularly integrated productivity software with a consistent user interface. Schuchardt was also president of MicroPro World Trade, the international division of WordStar International, where he distinguished himself as the head of the word processing world market. While vice president and general manager of GTE Information Systems International Schuchardt was responsible for all operations in Europe and the Middle East for the Brussels, Belgium-based international communications company. Other positions held in the past include Manager of Application Development for American Airlines' SABRE System, the world's first automated airline reservation system.
From 1997 to 2000 Mr. Ferries was Chief Financial Officer of Bridgeway Systems, LLC, a Y2K services company affiliated with Bridgeway Systems, Inc. He joined this Y2K services company at an early stage and was responsible for all accounting and administrative functions. Initially developed accounting system and internal control procedures; developed and monitored cash flow projections, prepared private placement memorandum (including financial projections) for funding of $1 million. Developed terms for merger of two affiliated companies. As primary administrative official, developed contracts with technology partners, marketing partners and sales representatives.
Other positions held in the past include Chief Financial Officer and VP of Finance for Fluent Entertainment, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer of Alexis Natural Fashions. From 1978 to 1987 was an audit partner at Price Waterhouse responsible for client services to a number of companies in the following industries: financial services, high growth technology companies, retailers and restaurants. During this period, he worked closely with clients and underwriters on eight IPOs and another 20 security offerings in which over $500 million was raised from investors. Mr. Ferries is a Member of California Society of CPAs and holds a B.A. (with high honors) in Accounting from Michigan State University.
As VP Product Development at Oracle, he was responsible for the creation of a vertical industry organization for Communications & Utilities. There he developed and released multiple products including a Unified Messaging System which provided mobile and Web access to voice, fax and e-mail; a capital resource logistics management system; a Marketing Campaign Management System; a network service activation product; a Number Portability Gateway for Local Service Order Administration and Service Management; and a Customer Service application. DeRodeff also held several senior technical management positions at USWEST where he was responsible for the design, development and deployment of an outside plant facilities management system for network engineering and network operations and was Program Director for Multimedia, Wireless and Advanced Network Services products, developing next generation broadband and interactive multimedia products including VOD and AIN applications, video gateway and operational support systems.
Mr. DeRodeff holds a patent for a Multi-User Digital Services Home Gateway: an innovative home network gateway, which allows multiple devices such as TVs and PCs, to independently select and send or receive digital video, audio and data. He graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.
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