RFID Pioneer: CTO Role at Sirit

Bruce Roesner has been appointed to the position of Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Engineering at Sirit, where he will manage RFID product and solutions development across all application focus areas. ...

... "After starting his career with industry leaders like Hughes Aircraft Company, Burroughs Corporation and Applied Micro Circuits, Bruce has been an entrepreneur and technologist in the domains of IC design and RFID. He was the founder of a number of technology companies including Instant Circuit Holdings, SCS Corporation and ClarIDy Solutions. He was instrumental in the development of low-cost RFID tags used in inventory tracking and control applications which won him Most Innovative Product and Entrepreneurial Team of the Year awards. Mr. Roesner is the author of numerous publications and presentations on the subject of high technology electronics including RFID. He is also the holder of over 25 patents and earned a M.S.E.E. and Ph.D. in Solid State Electronics from Purdue University. " ...

Via Sirit: Sirit Appoints Pioneering RFID Engineer to Lead Development Team ...

RFID Eduction Program Established ...

RFID Eduction Program Established: DeVry University Launches Corporate Education Program for Emerging Radio Frequency Identification Market: Curriculum Development Agreement with RFID Technical Institute Establishes DeVry's Center for Corporate Education as Leader in RFID Education for Industry and Government ...

DeVry establishes RFID Education Program with the first offering of an RFID foundation course ...

... "DeVry University, one of North America's leading career-oriented institutions for business, technology and management education, today announced an agreement between its Center for Corporate Education and RFID Technical Institute, Inc. (RTI), a global education services company based in Cambridge, Mass., to offer corporate education and training in the emerging field of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). DeVry's Center for Corporate Education will begin offering both day and evening courses at its Arlington, Va., and North Brunswick, N.J., campuses in July, state approval pending. The first to be offered is a 30-hour foundation course that focuses on providing business and technology professionals the basic understanding of RFID. " ...

The RFID Technical Institute, Inc. (RTI) is an international global educational services company. The company designs, develops and delivers university-level education programs, seminars and workshops, for both the private and government sectors. Staffed by experienced practitioners, educators and thought leaders in supply chain management, wireless and RFID technologies, the company's products and services address both the business and technology aspects of auto-identification systems, RFID solutions and supply chain performance improvement. Its curriculum and seminar offerings are developed in close association with end-users and standards organizations, so that students develop the relevant knowledge and skills they require in the workplace. The company's educational products and services are delivered directly to corporations and government agencies or through accredited universities, trade associations and other learning institutions.

As a service of DeVry University, the Center for Corporate Education draws on faculty, staff, curriculum and facility resources of the university to create dynamic educational programs for client companies in such areas as project management, electronics, business management, information systems management and network and communications. DeVry University, one of the largest regionally accredited, degree-granting higher education systems in North America, provides high-quality, career-oriented associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in technology, business and management. Approximately 53,000 students are enrolled at its 75 locations that are in 21 states and Canada, as well as through DeVry University Online. The Center for Corporate Education and DeVry University, a division of DeVry Inc. (NYSE:DV), are based in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.

RFID Company CEO Named ...

RFID Company Career: Sirit Announces the Appointment of Norbert Dawalibi as President and Chief Executive Officer: William Staudt to continue as Chairman of the Board ...

... "Sirit Inc. (TSX: SI), a leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) hardware technology, is pleased to announce that Mr. Norbert Dawalibi has accepted the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Sirit effective June 1, 2005. Mr. William Staudt will continue to play an active role in the Company as Chairman of the Board. As Sirit introduces its new portfolio of products in the rapidly expanding RFID marketplace, Mr. Dawalibi is uniquely qualified to assume leadership of Sirit. Most recently, Mr. Dawalibi was President and CEO of Psion Teklogix, a $300 million company and global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection and RFID. In addition to his deep understanding of the RFID technology and markets, Mr. Dawalibi is a proven and skilled manager with a solid background in sales and marketing resulting from his 24 years at IBM where he progressed through increasingly executive roles in Canada and the U.S., including managing marketing for IBM Systems in the Americas and leading sales operations generating in excess of $1 billion in revenue. " ...

Founded in 1993, Sirit Inc. (TSX: SI) is a leading provider of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions to customers worldwide. The Company designs, manufactures, integrates and sells RFID solutions with an emphasis in several vertical markets including Chain Management, Product Authentication, Asset Tracking, Security and Access Control and Automatic Vehicle Identification. Building upon years of success deploying traditional RFID products, Sirit continues to capitalize on the growing demand for next generation RFID solutions.

RFID Career Path Promotion: Executive Vice President Of Marketing

RFID Career Path Promotion: HID Promotes Holly Sacks To Executive Vice President Of Marketing

... "HID Corporation, the premier manufacturer of contactless access control cards and readers for the security industry, today announced that Holly Sacks has been promoted to executive vice president of Marketing. " ...

HID is the premier global supplier of contactless access control cards and readers for the security industry. With over 200 million credentials (cards, fobs and keys) in use worldwide, HID leads the industry in 13.56 MHz and 125 kHz RFID card and reader technology for a wide range of applications including access control, IT secure authentication, time and attendance, digital cash/cashless vending, automotive vehicle identification, and biometric verification. HID's award-winning product line includes iCLASS® 13.56 MHz contactless smart cards and readers, 125 kHz proximity, magnetic stripe, and Wiegand technology cards and readers. The company also provides specialized card manufacturing services including custom pre-printed graphics, micro printing and anti-counterfeiting elements, holograms or ultraviolet ink for increased card security. HID’s corporate offices are located in Irvine, California, with international offices supporting more than 100 countries. The company is part of the ASSA ABLOY Identification Technology Group.

RFID Solutions Practice: Management Career Progression ...

RFID Solutions Practice: Management Career Progression: Spitfire Appoints Robert Smith – RFID Practice Director ...

... "The Spitfire Group has appointed Robert Smith as Practice Director and will assume responsibility for the development and deployment of Radio Frequency Identification solutions in the manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality and transportation industries. Mr. Smith has over 20 years of management experience in the growth and development of several entrepreneurial organizations focused on professional and consulting services. " ...

The Spitfire Group is a technology consulting company dedicated to helping emerging and mid-market companies align their technology initiatives with their business objectives.

RFID Career Path Drives Geographic Growth in Asia ...

RFID Career Path Drives Geographic Growth in Asia: Manhattan Associates Names Mark Weaser as Vice President of Asia ...

Manhattan Assoc's appoints VP of Asia to manage growth in solutions and services, as well as support RFID applications growth, in the region ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... Over the last year he has helped drive a number of our business initiatives in the region, including the launch of Manhattan Associates' RFID solution offering ...

... Manhattan Associates(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: MANH), the global leader in providing supply chain execution and optimisation solutions, has appointed Mark Weaser to the post of vice president of Asia-Pacific. He will report into Jeff Baum, senior vice president of international operations. The appointment, which concludes a year in which the Asia-Pacific region tripled revenue to more than $9 million, underlines Manhattan Associates' continued commitment to supporting both local customers as well as the growing number of multi-national clients who have operations in the region. ...

Manhattan Associates, Inc., is the global leader in providing supply chain execution and optimisation solutions. It enables operational excellence through its warehouse, transportation, distributed order management, reverse logistics and trading partner management applications, as well as its RFID, performance management and event management capabilities. These Integrated Logistics Solutions(TM) leverage state-of-the-art technologies, innovative practices and our domain expertise to enhance performance, profitability and competitive advantage. Manhattan Associates has licensed more than 900 customers representing more than 1,600 facilities worldwide, which include some of the world's leading manufacturers, distributors and retailers.

RFID Strategy Career: John Rossi Joins Clarkston Consulting's Consumer Products Practice

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... "The value of leading-edge technologies such as RFID will have long-term benefits that can be achieved through strategic approaches to executing and delivering ...

... Clarkston Consulting, a leading management and technology consulting firm, announced today the appointment of John Rossi as a Strategic Services senior leader in its Consumer Products practice. Mr. Rossi, who resides in Chicago, IL, has more than 20 years experience working with Global 2000 consumer packaged goods and retailing companies as a consultant and business strategist. ...

Clarkston Consulting is a leading management and technology consulting firm that provides strategic business solutions for clients within the life sciences and consumer products industries worldwide. These market leaders turn to Clarkston to help them bridge the gap between strategy and execution to sustain a competitive advantage. Clarkston is a sought-after business partner because of its recognized industry thought-leadership and superior client relationships, as measured by The Conference Board's survey on client satisfaction.

RFID Career Success: ASME Honors Julie Spicer England of Texas Instruments With Henry ...

From Yahoo News (press release) ... Julie Spicer England, a resident of Dallas, a vice president at Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN - News) and general manager of its RFID Business, will be honored ...

... Julie Spicer England, a resident of Dallas, a vice president at Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN - News) and general manager of its RFID Business, will be honored by ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) and the American Management Association. England will receive the Henry Laurence Gantt Medal in recognition of distinguished achievements in management and outstanding service to the community. ...

Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, today's ASME is a 120,000-member professional organization focused on technical, educational and research issues of the engineering and technology community. The ASME Honors and Awards Program is funded through the ASME Foundation by individual award and endowment funds.

Texas Instruments is the world's largest integrated manufacturer of radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders and reader systems. Capitalizing on its competencies in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing and microelectronics packaging, TI is a visionary leader and at the forefront of establishing new markets and international standards for RFID applications. For more information, contact TI-RFid Systems at 1-888-937-6536 (North America) or +1 972-575-4364 (International), or visit the Web site at http://www.ti-rfid.com . Texas Instruments Incorporated provides innovative DSP and analog technologies to meet our customers' real world signal processing requirements. In addition to Semiconductor, the company's businesses include Sensors & Controls, and Educational & Productivity Solutions. TI is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and has manufacturing, design or sales operations in more than 25 countries. Texas Instruments is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TXN.

Career in Smart Card Technology: Smart Card Leader Hires New CEO for US Division; Giesecke & ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... The Dulles complex incorporates smart card production capabilities with an R&D center, sales, marketing, order management, customer support and a new ...

... Giesecke & Devrient, a global provider of banknotes, secure documents, processing equipment and smart cards, has hired Gary Glickman as CEO of Giesecke & Devrient Cardtech, Inc., the Cards and Solutions subsidiary in the U.S. On October 1, Mr. Glickman assumed responsibility for the U.S. Cards and Solutions business unit, which includes contact and contactless smart cards, traditional magnetic stripe cards and card solutions for the government, enterprise, transit, health, payment and telecommunications market areas. Mr. Glickman is based out of G&D's North American Headquarters, located in the technology corridor of Northern Virginia. ...

Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) is a technology leader in the supply of smart cards, systems and solutions for telecommunications, electronic payments, transportation, health, ID, and Internet security (PKI). G&D is also a leading provider of banknotes and securities as well as currency processing equipment. The Giesecke & Devrient Group, headquartered in Munich, Germany, operates subsidiaries and joint ventures all over the world. G&D employs over 6,500 people world-wide and generates annual revenues of EUR 1.05 billion.

RFID Career: Micromem Technologies Inc. Appoints Dr. Cynthia Kuper as Acting ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Once developed, this technology will be suitable for various applications including Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, which will be the company's ...

... Micromem Technologies Inc. ("Micromem"), a company engaged in the research and development of Magnetic Random Access Memory (MRAM), today announced that it has signed an agreement with K1 Consulting to engage Dr. Cynthia Kuper as Acting Chief Technology Officer for the Company. ...

Over the last five years, Micromem has been devoted to the development of MRAM technology. Once developed, this technology will be suitable for various applications including Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, which will be the company's first market objective. All MRAM development work is undertaken pursuant to research collaboration agreements among Micromem, the University of Toronto, Dr. Harry Ruda and OCE Inc., a not-for-profit corporation supported through the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade's (MEDT) Ontario Centres of Excellence program. Micromem holds the first right to an exclusive, world-wide and perpetual sub-license for the use of the technology -. Permitted uses of the technology under the license shall consist of the use, development, design, manufacture, license, sub-license and sale of memory cells and data storage devices incorporating the technology exclusively throughout the world.

RFID Career: SAMSys Appoints VP of Engineering To Expand RFID Development Team

From Yahoo News (press release) ... 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - SAMSys Technologies Inc. (SMY: TSX), an international provider of Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) hardware solutions and ...

... SAMSys Technologies Inc. (SMY: TSX), an international provider of Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) hardware solutions and consulting services, today announced the appointment of Michael J. Koch as vice president of engineering. The new post is the first step in an expansion of the senior management team being implemented in response to the rapidly expanding market for RFID technologies. ...

SAMSys Technologies Inc. (SAMSys), founded in 1995, is a world-leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) hardware solutions and RFID integration consulting services designed to evaluate and recommend optimal RFID solutions to enhance existing business process. SAMSys offers a family of products to simplify the installation and ensure the ongoing performance of the overall RFID hardware infrastructure. SAMSys is a public company whose shares are listed for trading on the TSX Exchange under the symbol: "SMY". The Company has a total of 46.1 million shares outstanding.

RFID Career: Anadigm Appoints Nathan W. John Vice President of Worldwide ...

From PR Web (press release), WA ... software that greatly reduce the time, effort, and expense required to create dynamic real-world interfaces for audio, industrial, RFID, and environmental ...

... Anadigm, the programmable analog company, today announced that Nathan W. John, a semiconductor industry veteran with more than 20 years experience in marketing, has joined the company as its vice president of worldwide marketing. A fabless semiconductor company based in Tempe, Ariz., and Crewe, UK, Anadigm provides field programmable analog array (FPAA) integrated circuits and associated design software that greatly reduce the time, effort, and expense required to create dynamic real-world interfaces for audio, industrial, RFID, and environmental control systems ...

Anadigm brings platform-based design to the analog world with pre-qualified software and hardware components that allow complex analog circuits to be implemented in an analog equivalent to the FPGA. Designed to implement signal conditioning, filtering, data acquisition, closed-loop control, and other analog functions in a wide range of embedded systems, Anadigm FPAAs are first programmable analog ICs that can adapt on the fly to perform multiple functions, adjust to different environmental conditions, or compensate for equipment aging. Founded in January 2000 as a venture-backed technology spinoff from Motorola, Anadigm maintains U.S. headquarters in Tempe, Ariz. and European headquarters in Crewe, UK.

RFID Career: Savi Technology Names Key Executives to Bolster Information ...

From TMCnet ... SUNNYVALE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- July 13, 2004 -- New VPs Reinforce Savi's Network Capabilities to Meet Growing Demand for RFID-Enabled Supply Chain ...

RFID Career: Manhattan Associates Completes Succession Plan

From PR Newswire (press release) ... transportation, distributed order management, reverse logistics and trading partner management applications, as well as its RFID, performance management and ...

Manhattan Associates, Inc., is the global leader in providing supply chain execution and optimization solutions. It enables operational excellence
through its warehouse, transportation, distributed order management, reverse logistics and trading partner management applications, as well as its RFID, performance management and event management capabilities. These Integrated Logistics Solutions leverage state-of-the-art technologies, innovative practices and our domain expertise to enhance performance, profitability and competitive advantage. Manhattan Associates has licensed more than 900 customers representing more than 1,600 facilities worldwide, which include some of the world's leading manufacturers, distributors and retailers.

RFID Career: TI announces promotion

From Dallas Business Journal, TX ... She will direct TI's RFID business, which provides transponder and reader technology to identify, track and secure assets in applications including retail and ...

RFID Career: Texas Instruments Names Julie England General Manager of RFID ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... June 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Julie England has been named general manager of Texas Instruments' (NYSE: TXN) radio frequency identification (RFID) Systems group, a ...

Texas Instruments is an industry leader in radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and the world's largest integrated manufacturer of RFID tags, smart labels and reader systems. With more than 400 million tags manufactured, Texas Instruments RFid Systems' technology is used in a broad range of applications worldwide including access control, automotive, document tracking, livestock, product authentication, retail, sports timing, supply chain, ticketing and wireless payment. TI is an active member of many standards bodies, including EPCglobal, ISO, and IEC, working to drive the adoption of global standards for RFID. For more information, contact TI-RFid Systems at 1-888-937-6536 (North America) or +1 972-575-4364 (International), or visit the Web site at http://www.ti-rfid.com

RFID Career: Checkpoint Systems Names Three Regional Presidents; David Donnan ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... His experience with RFID technology, strategic development, and marketing is a core skill that will have an immediate positive impact on Checkpoint," Mr. Off ...

RFID Career: RedPrairie Appoints R. Michael Mayoras Customer Implementation ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... RedPrairie's RFID-enabled suite of supply chain technology solutions provide the industry's leading transportation, productivity, and distribution management ...

RedPrairie is a leader in supply chain technology solutions that help customers transform their businesses. These global, end-to-end solutions optimize operations across customers' extended supply networks, driving out costs, improving customer service and creating competitive advantage. RedPrairie's RFID-enabled suite of supply chain technology solutions provide the industry's leading transportation, productivity, and distribution management capabilities, enhanced with process management and optimization components for real-time visibility, event management, sourcing, quality control, supplier collaboration and performance management. RedPrairie provides industry-tailored solutions for many markets, including consumer goods, direct to consumer and traditional retail, food and beverage, high tech / electronics, third party logistics, industrial / wholesale, automotive and service parts, and pharmaceuticals. Customers include Hewlett-Packard, Sony, Thames Water, Procter & Gamble, Nestle, Panasonic, Georgia-Pacific, Eveready, Merck Sharp & Dohme, Unilever, Exel, GE, TNT Logistics, and many others.

RFID Career: RFID Luminary Sanjay Sarma to Join OAT as CTO; RFID 'Founding ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Sarma previously led MIT's Auto-ID Center, where he worked closely with early Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) adopters such as Wal-Mart, Target, Gillette ...

Sanjay Sarma: Sanjay is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at MIT. In 1999, he co-founded MIT's Auto-ID Center and has served as its Chairman of Research ever since. Sanjay Sarma is credited with defining and developing many of the standards and technologies that form the foundation of the commercial RFID industry...

RFID Career: John Greaves, Noted Radio Frequency Identification Specialist

From PR Newswire (press release) ... May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte Consulting LLP announced today that John Greaves -- who chaired the United States' national standards body for RFID, ADC 1 USA ...

RFID Career: Datatrac Corporation Appoints R. Lee Morris Vice President and ...

Business Wire (press release) ... With our practical applications of RFID, GPS and wireless technologies, Datatrac is leading the industry to a streamlined delivery and settlement process that ...

RFID Career: Job Opportunities in Radio Frequency Identification Technology...

There are many jobs available in RFID technology today. Here are some sample RFID job descriptions for review to understand the requirements for RFID positions in the marketplace today...

RFID Consultant This position will support sales in the required activities for an RFID Transaction, and also to aid in the implementation of RFID. Must have pre-sales experience, knowledge and experience working with RFID solutions (on the software side), experience in system design, experience with New Technologies and Programming Languages like Java or C++, process experience with WMS and/or in Supply Chain software industry, and have a degree in Engineering or Computer Science. Will support international sales campaigns...

RFID Technical Support Engineer Support Engineer needed for sales office. The individual will provide extensive technical support for customers, OEM’s, and sales personnel with respect to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) products and solutions. Will perform and provide field testing and support of RFID implementations; provide RFID product evaluation support; interface with customer to provide technical services, assist customers with product integration; manage customer requests for quotations and specification; provide RFID product and tools training for customers and sales personnel; Assist sales and marketing personnel in feasibility assessments; BSEE; experience with RFID – supporting, installing, and problem solving...

Manager, RFID Certification and Standards Position is responsible for all aspects of Certification programs for companies within the RFID Partner Program. Includes gathering certification requirements from staff, design and develop detailed requirements, execute and maintain daily activities for the program. Ability to work across multiple standards (e.g. EAN, UCC, EPCglobal, RosettaNet) and industries (CPG, technology, govt, etc.). Experience in developing and understanding business requirements and translating into technical and/or detailed test plans. Experience with radio frequency identification (RFID) and software solutions within Supply Chain Management that support more efficient supply chain management. Understand EDI, XML, electronic commerce, automated RFID product identification and scanning...

RFID Career: Tom Miller Named President of Intermec
From Truckinginfo.com, Apr 5, 2004 ... Unova's Automated Data Systems division. Intermec is a major supplier of RFID Radio Frequency IDentification systems. According to the announcement Miller formerly served as Intermec executive vice president responsible for global sales and marketing. He succeeds Larry D. Brady who for the past three years served in the dual roles of UNOVA chief executive and Intermec president.