Monday, January 3, 2011

I was there when! (the last 35 years)

We were developing lead frames (the first chip) Texas Instruments
We were doing Micro Chips (hybrid) GE/Datel
We were rolling out the first computer (IBM)
We were developing the Modem (Microcom/Compaq)
We were trying to make use of something called DOS to test (Microcom)
We were developing something called front end and back end IT (CS&T/Stream)
Was there when the first IT Help Desk was developed (CS&T)
We were transitioning from 32 disks to one CD to install Microsoft Office. (Microcom)
We were using the internet to get information (Microcom)
We were creating the first LAN/WAN (Microcom)
We were making the first chip that help 32 modems (MapleTree/Analog)
We were making the first VOIP (Microcom/Analog)
Quality Control was understood (Microcom)
Quality Assurance was introduced (Microcom)
Process Improvement was key to survival (L3)
When we needed video streaming but technologies were yet to be developed (Digitalthink)
When ICMM/CMMI was introduced to government (RICOMM) still not understood today!

I WAS THERE!

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