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Stephen D. Ricketts
In addition to growing up in the family manufacturing
business, Mr. Ricketts has over 30 years experience with the creation and
implementation of automated software development environments, advanced manufacturing systems, and innovative communication
networks. He managed multi-national development programs with teams from
Europe, Asia, United States and participated in the acquisition of companies and
rights to many international software products. A strong technical base,
international business experience, and entrepreneurial spirit has created a
unique combination of talents that has brought success to a wide variety of corporate
needs. Here is an example of some of Mr. Ricketts more interesting
achievements:
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Created an automated process for generating a multimedia content for mobile
consumption from wide variety of live and recorded sources
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Developed an adaptive, analytical process for spaced learning, identifying
competency based strengths and weaknesses
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Built the most advanced interactive satellite, web, and mobile delivery
system offered by a single company
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Incorporated wireless response units with digital audio into live and
interactive web-based and desktop applications
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Led the collaborative development of the CIM Architecture for semiconductor
manufacturing industry
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Created an internationally distributed portfolio of manufacturing system
products using multi-national development teams
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Managed development of the Optima card processing system for American
Express
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Completed a fully automated warehouse and testing facility at
Collins Avionics
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Completed development of catalog system for NOAA Library of Congress
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Managed the implementation of a power SCADA system for the country of Saudi
Arabia
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Developed software for a prototype, low frequency navigational computer for
general aviation
Learn.net, Inc.
Roswell, Georgia
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Vice
President Engineering
July 2008 – Present
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Distance Learning, Compliance, & Mobile Technologies
Privately held company founded in 1990 to develop enterprise class
training and communications systems for large companies.
Reported to the President and COO, responsible for the Design,
development, and sales support of CADE products and services as well as
Learn.net's legacy systems
Managed software teams in Michigan and Georgia
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Created unique, automated process for "generating" audio and video
from dispirit sources for mobile consumption (patent pending)
Developed CADE Mobile apps for on and off-line training, marketed in
iTunes and Google Play
Opened financial, healthcare, and collections markets with Eterna, a
competency based, compliance management system with adaptive
intelligence (patent pending)
Repackaged eTutor to support internet based classroom environment
with wireless response devices
Implemented battery-powered, wireless response devices with digital
audio in Walmart and other companies
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Savant Technology Group, Inc.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Director
July 2003 - Acquired July 2008
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Distance Learning Technologies
Privately held corporation founded in 1986. Provides consulting
and markets the Communication And Distance Education (CADE) software
system for interactive audio/video delivery via satellite and the Internet.
Responsible for the design, development, and technical sales support
of the CADE portfolio of software products.
Managed software development teams based in Michigan and California
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Developed the interactive distance learning market's most advanced
web-based audio and video delivery system, eTutor.
Enhanced the CADE portfolio of interactive satellite delivery systems
to include:
- Live & recorded interactive programs
- Live & recorded web delivery system
- Web based learning management system
- Wireless microphones & response devices
Developed partnerships with Broadcast International, Codecys,
Diversified Media, Dish Network, Echostar, GloWireless microphones & response devices
Developed partnerships with Broadcast International, Codecys,
Diversified Media, Dish Network, Echostar, Globecast, Helius.
Acquired customers that include: Wal-Mart, UCSF Medical Centers, and others.
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Velocedge, Inc.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
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President
January 1998 – Present
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Distance Learning Technologies
1998 Start-up to provide software, design, and operational support
services of computer and satellite networks for Interactive Distance
Learning (IDL) systems.
Founder and principal consultant responsible for business and
technology development.
Developed Communication And Distance Education (CADE) software for
video broadcasting and interactivity via the Internet.
Developed software for remote management and control of
networks of stand-alone PCs.
Partner with several companies to form virtual corporation for
software development and support remote management of networked computers.
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Developed suite of interactive distance learning software and
wireless hardware products.
- Studio Control System
- Virtual Classroom
- Web Applications
- Wireless Response Controls
Implemented computer network, designed broadcast studio,
selected studio and downlink equipment, satellite and audio/data response
system, trained clients in IDL instructional design and delivery, and
developed web based applications.
Developed Weighted Ranking and Hypothesis Testing Apps for critical
problem solving.
Provided Help Desk and network management for 240
and 400 site networks in U.S. and Canada.
CADE assets acquired by Savant in 2003
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GotSport.net
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Internet venture to store game tapes in streaming media which can
then be categorized, annotated, analyzed, marked up, audio and
commentary added.
Relevant clips may be sent to specific athletes, player categories,
an entire team, or even family members. It provides on-line
video storage so coaches and recruiters can view games or prospect
videos while out of the office. Recruits can be categorized, ranked,
and tracked in the system.
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Co-Founder
January 2008 – Present
Developed proof of concept with University of Michigan Hockey
Married video management system with eTutor for international
communication among teams
Started pilots with Deutscher Fußball-Bund in Germany,
Schweizerischer Fussballverband in Switzerland
European partner closed business due to severe health problems
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The Interactive Distance Learning Group, Inc.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
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President
December 1996 – January 1998
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Advanced Manufacturing Research
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Principal
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Distance Learning Technologies and Service
$1m training cooperative founded in 1996 to reduce training
cost, improve quality, and increase availability of interactive training
programs for its Directing Partner manufacturing companies
Responsible for business development, marketing, new
technology, network development, and broadcasting.
Funded and supported by Directing Partners: Allied-Signal,
Ford, General Motors, Goodyear, Hughes, Texas Instruments, Raytheon, and
National Center for Manufacturing Sciences with participation of others.
Subject Matter Expert for Advanced Manufacturing Research
consulting
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Founded profitable distance learning company utilizing
integrated Internet, multi-media, satellite broadcast network
Created weekly broadcast, satellite network based on needs
assessment of major manufacturing companies
Implemented radically new revenue-share business model for
course development within the training suppler industry
Developed partnerships with National Technical University,
Westcott Communication, Workplace Training Network
Founded web-based international electronic trade business
with U.S. and Japanese partners
Designed/taught course internationally on Enterprise Resource Planning and Supply Chain Management for IBM
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National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, Inc.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Vice President
Technology
July 1991 – November 1996
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International Center for Manufacturing Sciences
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Vice President - Research
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Collaborative Research Project Management
$100m not-for-profit R&D consortium with 100 employees
and 220 members formed in 1986 to improve competitiveness of US
manufacturing industry
Reported to the President, managed 25 employees and hundreds of member
company experts.
Responsible for strategic planning, technology agenda,
international partnerships, and collaborative projects in systems
architectures, communications, networks, training & education, supply
chain management, management practices, technology transfer
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Founded international R&D consortium (NCMS subsidiary)
Founded for-profit interactive distance learning company
utilizing integrated Satellite, Internet, multi-media broadcast
Created electronic network of 25 state-of-the-art teaching
factories and shared-use facilities
Developed Internet/Web based information services business
Managed over 50 collaborative research projects
Gave over 200 presentations on technology, collaboration,
deployment, intellectual property in US, Europe, and Japan
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SEMATECH
Austin, Texas
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Technology Fellow
November 1989 - July 1991
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Collaborative Research Project Management
$200m consortium of U.S. Semiconductor manufacturers with
over 700 employees, formed in 1988 to develop advanced manufacturing
processes, materials, equipment and systems.
Reported to senior staff, managed over 100 professional
engineers and member assignees.
Responsible for development of an advanced architecture for
Computer Integrated Manufacturing.
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Defined semiconductor manufacturing reference architecture
Acquired model based manufacturing execution system
Published strategic technology concepts and implementation
guides for semiconductor industry
Developed and deployed CASE Tools and implemented formal
Object Oriented methodologies to member companies
Developed standard requirements specifications and models
Established six, 250+ member domain working groups
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Transform Logic Corporation
Scottsdale, Arizona
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Vice President - Product Development
August 1987 - November 1989
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Advanced Software Development
8 year old CASE products and consulting services focused on
the improvement of productivity in software development. $12
million, 120 employees.
Reported to the President, managed 50 employees.
Responsible for strategic product planning, software product
development, system architecture's, new technology, quality assurance,
production control.
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Planned and managed largest release in company history
Tripled market size
Developed Artificial Intelligence based reverse engineering
system to analyze and interpret software source code
Acquired IBM as joint development and distribution partner
Developed object oriented software PC development system
Established partners in Italy, Germany, China, and Japan.
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Scicon International
London, England
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Vice President Manufacturing Systems
March 1982 - May 1987
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Systems Control (Scicon
Subsidiary)
Palo Alto, California
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Director of Engineering
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PS Systemtechnik,GmbH
Essen, West
Germany
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Technical Advisor, Board Member
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International Manufacturing System Development
15 year old systems integration company providing
development, consultancy and system products in manufacturing. $350
million revenue 4,500 people.
Scicon parent of English, French, German, and U.S. operating
companies.
Reported to the CEO, managed 50 employees.
Responsible for international marketing strategy and the
development of an integrated portfolio of manufacturing system products
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Created international marketing strategy for manufacturing
system product development
Developed integrated portfolio of advanced manufacturing
system products with annual budget of £14 million
Managed $500k to $20m multi-national development projects
Acquired two companies, rights to three software products
Developed business plan and requirements for an integrated
enterprise resource planning and shop floor system
Managed fixed price software development projects
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Senior management experience with financial and
manufacturing applications. Systems design, development, and
implementation utilizing multiple hardware platforms, operating systems and
programming languages. Development of one of the industry's first Computer
Aided Software Engineering (CASE) systems to generate software applications.
Attended Wichita State University on a track scholarship,
received B.S. degrees in Economics and Business Administration.
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