Meet The Team
Eric Simone has over twenty-four years of experience in the computer industry. He founded Compete, Inc. in 1994 along with two other IBM colleagues. Compete focused on providing consulting services for IBM’s WebSphere brand of software products. While Eric served as President and CTO, Compete grew to over $12MM in revenues, and was sold to Perficient, Inc. (PRFT NASDAQ) for $63M in May 2000. The acquisition of Compete introduced the IBM relationship to Perficient, a core component of their business today. Mr. Simone served as a Director of Perficient before founding ClearBlade in 2007. Mr. Simone graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science from Purdue University in 1988.
Maurie has over 24 years of experience in systems engineering and software development. She was responsible for creating a technology focused practice for Deloitte and Touche Consulting Group. The core of this group later became the services arm for Austin Software Foundry. As part owner of Austin Software Foundry, (ASF) and Managing Director of the services arm, she assisted in seeking out an acquisition strategy to allow for necessary growth. ASF was a $3 million software and consulting firm which was acquired by Noblestar in 1998. Maurie holds a BBA in Data Processing and Analysis (MIS) from the University of Texas in Austin, TX.
Aaron’s background ranges from software engineering to being an IT specialist. Aaron provides valuable guidance and enablement to clients interested in executing modernization initiatives. In the interest of our community, he leads and participates in open source activities, including Open EGL, EGLTV, and EGLCafe. Aaron holds a BS in Computer Engineering, and a BS in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. View Aaron's personal website here.
Bill has over 16 years of experience in the computer industry as an Architect, Project Leader, and Developer for full life cycle software engineering of database driven web and windows applications. Bill holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.
John has over 24 years of experience in Information Technology as an Independent Consultant, Project Leader, Systems Engineer, Systems Analyst and Programmer. He has proven strategic business planning, leadership, analytical and programming skills. He is experienced at analysing, documenting, creating, developing and deploying complex systems and architectures. Prior to joining ClearBlade John was part of a consulting corporation that provided independent software solutions to many clients.
Jim has experience in application development. Jim holds a Masters degree in Computer Science, and a Bachelors degree in Math and Economics from Northern Illinois University.
Having spent years with IBM in both EGL development and RTC Enterprise development, Scott provides a valuable depth of experience. Scott holds a BS in Computer Science and Business Management-Finance from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. View Scott's personal website here.
As ClearBlade's Graphic Designer and Usability Specialist, Rebecca works with our consultants and clients to determine the desired user experience for websites and mobile applications. Rebecca holds a BA in Art + Design from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. View Rebecca's personal website here.
Scott is a financial professional with more than 16 years of experience and a unique, diverse knowledge of financial and operational aspects of businesses. Scott holds a Bachelors degree in Accounting from the University of Texas.
Chris brings energy, enthusiasm, and Rational software expertise to ClearBlade. He focuses on Rational Developer for System Z and Rational Asset Analyzer. Also an avid musician and performer, Chris draws on his musical background to bring style and panache to the training and mentoring programs offered around the Rational products. Chris holds a bachelor degree in music performance from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. View his band's personal website here.
