Howard Cohen has been an expert in Configuration Management using ClearCase since 1992. Howard has been providing ClearCase training seminars since 1995 to companies including: Cisco Systems, AT&T, Siemens, Sybase, Oracle, Adaptec, Autodesk, NET, ADP, and others. A formal resumè is available at: http://www.timefold.com/resume.html Howard created one of the first change grouping systems for ClearCase which was still in use at Sybase five years later. He made presentation about that novel system at the 1994 ClearCase User's Group. At the 1995 ClearCase User's Group Howard made a presentation about policy implementation which included techniques for creating reliable branch-specific, project-specific, and selectable ClearCase policies. Howard's software engineering career began in 1981 when he left the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). In the ten years that followed he developed major database applications including a Material Requirements Planning system, a critically acclaimed Network Management System, and he designed a Health Claims Processing system. In 1991 he joined Sybase as the first hire in their new Engineering Productivity department, which later became the Software Engineering Technology and Infrastructure department. Howard took responsibility for the SQL server's existing build system and other parts of the Sybase engineering infrastructure. Howard developed a nightly build and testing automation system, still in use at Sybase eight years later. In 1992 Howard was assigned the task of assessing Sybase's Configuration Management requirements and implementing a solution which could meet those requirements. He selected ClearCase and ran a successful pilot program with it. In 1993 Howard was a finalist for the Sybase Quality Award. During 1993 and 1994, while still at Sybase, Howard was a member of Atria Software's Custom Advisory Board for their MultiSite and ClearGuide products. Howard contributed to the requirements definition for these Atria products. Atria subsequently merged with Pure Software Inc. to form PureAtria. PureAtria was later purchased by Rational Software, Inc., who currently develop and sell ClearCase. Howard left Sybase in 1994 to pursue a career as an independent consultant. He formed Timefold and developed his highly regarded series of ClearCase seminars. Howard's expertise with ClearCase and Configuration Management is renowned. Howard also Created the ClearCase Service Provider Index, a free index of companies and consultants who provide ClearCase services. Howard joined Media in Motion in 1997 as their Vice President of Engineering where he designed and implemented their remarkable product, Snapsite. Snapsite is a browser-based system for creating web sites, commerce web sites and curriculum web sites. Howard continued to provide ClearCase training services during that time. In 1998 Howard used Snapsite to create the Timefold Online Education Services web site. This site is based on an enhanced version of Howard's ClearCase Seminars, in a form which is convenient and cost-effective for individuals and companies. Howard continues to present his ClearCase Seminars throughout the U.S. You can reach Howard Cohen at: Howard Cohen C/o Timefold 5518 Vallejo Street Oakland CA 94608 (415) 664-8586 hoco@timefold.com http://www.timefold.com