INDEX-Y2K-PERSONS - Index to persons involved in Y2k...
...whom I found interesting.
Changed 28-7-1998
Rick Cowles
accsyst.com
Rick Cowles is one of the leading experts on the Year 2000 (Y2K) computer problem. His extensive analysis of the Y2K issue in the electric utility industry is featured weekly in his column for Westergaard 2000, a service of the Westergaard Publishing Corporation. Rick is a founding member of the Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility's Y2K Working Group, and has been featured on NPR's "Morning Edition", "All Things Considered", Tony Keyes' "Y2K Advisor" radio program, and other North American based broadcast media outlets. He has served as the Year 2000 Program Manager - Utilities for a major systems provider corporation, and is currently Director, Industry Y2K Solutions for TAVA/R.W. Beck LLC (a Seattle, Washington based partnership concentrating on Year 2000 solutions and configuration management in the electric utility markets).
Dennis Grabow
From Westergaards site; where Dennis (together with Tony Keyes) posts Y2k investment insights every week at:
y2ktimebomb.com
Cory Hamasaki
This is a list of some of his famous `WDC Y2K Weather reports'
x10.dejanews.com
All posts:
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Peter de Jager
year2000.com
Over the past 6 years, Peter de Jager has been active in bringing the Year 2000 problem to the awareness of both the IS community and the business world at large. He is perceived by many to be the worldwide leader in creating awareness for the Year 2000 Computer Crisis. He has written numerous articles on the subject, including the ground breaking Doomsday 2000 article, published in Computerworld Sept. 6th 1993. He has also co-authored the book "Managing 00" with Richard Bergeon. The book is available through John Wiley & Sons.
He has appeared on the CBC show 'Venture', the Discovery Channel science series '@DISCOVERY.CA', as well as dozens of radio stations including National Public Radio in the USA, The CBC in Canada and the BBC in England. He has appeared on the NBC morning news show "TODAY", "INSIDE EDITION" and on ABC NIGHTLINE, as well as being mentioned on CNN.
He has presented the Year 2000 problem to technical and general audiences worldwide. His strength as a presenter lies in his ability to discuss technical matters so even your Parents can understand the issues!
His expertise is internationally recognized. Despite being a Canadian citizen, he was summoned before the US House of Representatives Science sub-committee hearings to testify on the Year 2000 crisis in May, 1996. Peter is a special advisor to several government task forces. In January, 1998 he presented at the World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland and in March, 1998 he presented to the Canadian Government.
He created The Year 2000 Information Center, considered by many to be the premier source for information on this subject, it's a homepage on the Internet devoted to creating awareness of the Year 2000 problem. More than 230,000 people visit the site each month. It can be found at: year2000.com
Leon A. Kappelman
Ph.D., is a researcher, writer, teacher, speaker, facilitator, and consultant dedicated to helping organizations better manage their information assets. Currently, he is directing his professional energies and attention to helping enterprises accept and solve their year 2000 computer date problems. Leon is an Associate Professor of Business Computer Information Systems at the University of North Texas, Associate Director of the Center for Quality and Productivity, and co-chair of the Society for Information Management's (SIM) Year 2000 Working Group. His professional expertise also includes the management of information assets, information systems development and maintenance, change management and technology transfer, project management, and information systems assessment and benchmarking. He has published over 50 articles and his work has appeared in the MIS Quarterly, Communications of the ACM, Journal of Management Information Systems, Project Management Journal, InformationWeek, Computerworld, National Productivity Review, Industrial Management, and the Journal of Systems Management. He authored Information Systems for Managers (McGraw-Hill, 1993) and edited Solving the Year 2000 Computer Date Problem: A Guide and Resource Directory, SIM International (1996), Year 2000 Problem: Strategies and Solutions from the Fortune 100, International Thomson Press (1997), and Year 2000 Update: Key Issues and Research Reports (SIM International, 1998). He can be reached at Box 305249, Denton, Texas 76203; phone (940) 565-3110; facsimile (940) 565-4935; email kapp@unt.edu; website unt.edu.
Tony Keyes
Tony Keyes, host of the radio talk show, "The Y2K Investor" has been working in the Telecommunications/Information Systems industry for the past 18 years. He has held executive positions with GTE, Applitek, Netrix Corporation, StrataCom and Cisco Systems. Over the past 10 years, Mr. Keyes has been an active investor in High Technology issues, participating in many IPO's.
The Year 2000 problem came to Mr. Keyes' attention in the fall of 1995. He immediately saw the massive implications for the investor community, should the global community fail to deal effectively with this very serious threat.
In September of 1996 he launched a Y2K web-site devoted entirely to the investment opportunities represented in the problem. In October of 1996 Mr. Keyes also launched "The Y2K Investor", a radio talk show which brings to its investor listeners, interviews with prominent individuals in the Y2K arena.
y2ktimebomb.com
Jim Lord
Jim Lord is a retired Naval Officer with 24 years active service who came up through the enlisted ranks. His career was spent in the electronics field, including a tour as the Electronics Maintenance Officer on an aircraft carrier. At age 33, he earned a degree in Business, graduating with honors from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.
Following his military career, Mr. Lord was involved in shipbuilding, communication systems design, satellite systems, software engineering, training and marketing. This experience has included nine years in the software industry. For two and a half years, he taught business courses at a community college in southern Maryland.
Married for nearly 37 years, Mr. Lord and his wife, Betty have eight children and five grandchildren. They reside in Davidsonville, Maryland.
Mr. Lord is the author of A Survival Guide For The Year 2000 Problem, a practical, 200 page, consumer's guide to preparation for the Year 2000 Computer Crisis. It describes the effects of Y2K on virtually all aspects of society and the economy. Particular emphasis is paid to government at all levels, employment, the financial sphere, and public services. Specific and detailed guidance in provided on how to protect yourself, your family, your assets, your job, your vital private data, and your personal safety from the greatest technical blunder in history.
y2ktimebomb.com
Alan Simpson
International broadcaster and award winning speaker, with briefings and presentations in over 60 countries. Since 1995 has been a leading spokesman on international Year 2000 issues. Born Wakefield, England. His ComLinks.com website has reached over a million and a half people, in 119 countries.
In 1975, after ten years service as Royal Air Force Intelligence Aircrew, where he specialized in electronic warfare, and communications, created first training centre for North Sea Operations, in Lowestoft, England. Author of Department of Industry Report on Survival Equipment. Developed emergency, rescue and survival procedures for offshore disaster scenarios. In 1979 formed Proloc Computers, and Cambridge Advanced Technology, and developed advanced communication networks.
From 1980 -1984 UK Sales Manager for Philips, responsible for antenna and RF systems around the world. In 1984 became President of Satellite Communications, Ltd., one of the pioneering companies in global satellite communications and television. For Reagan Administration awarded nine US Government contracts for satellite links to US Embassies. Toured 125 US Embassies and Consulates, surveyed media facilities and developed USIA "Worldnet". Negotiations to Ministerial level on behalf of USIA and State Department, and briefings of 650 US Diplomats. In 1985 created ComLinks Studios in Eastern England. Consultant to Visnews, BBC, CNN, USIA, VOA and 13 start-up networks.
In 1989 lectured and researched on disaster avoidance, radar and aircrew communications, at SimuFlite International in Dallas, Texas, for military and civilian aircrew. In 1990 moved to Orlando, Florida, and worked with major studios, to develop satellite networks. In 1995 moved to outside New York to develop television news programs.
Producer and host of WildFire, and Countdown 2000. Education is in electronic communications, training and business administration. Award winning member of Royal Aeronautical Society, commended in New Years Honours. Member National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and National Press Club.
comlinks.com
Harlan Smith
techstocks.com
Ed Yourdon
yourdon.com
EDWARD YOURDON is chairman and co-founder of the Cutter Consortium, as well as a software engineering consultant, daredevil parachutist, alligator trainer, sword swallower, Himalayan mountain climber, raconteur, advisor to Hollywood stars of ill repute, bon vivant, connoisseur of McDonald's Arch Deluxe hamburgers, and author of two dozen books, including The Rise and Resurrection of the American Programmer, and Decline and Fall of the American Programmer. His latest (1997) book is Time Bomb 2000: What the Year 2000 Computer Crisis Means To You. From time to time, especially when embarking upon new software development projects, he walks on water and leaps over tall buildings in a single bound. However, he is quiet and demure most of the time, for he knows that the Men in Black are armed and vigilant, and that such aberrant behavior might cause him to be sent back home, just like poor old Elvis.
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