Scott G. Converse
Email: scott.converse at gmail.com
Direct: 303.875.1243
Resume
Extensive experience in high technology across a wide range of areas including small and large scale software development, media and entertainment, cable, wireless, computer, intelligent devices and telecommunications. Also expert in managing creativity, creating world class teams, managing complexity and delivering software, hardware and services products.
ClickCaster Inc.
Founder & CEO. Dec. 2004 to present. Startup company focused on creating a software and delivery platform business for Podcasting (internet time shifted radio). Online at: www.clickcaster.com
Real Public Radio Network Corporation
Founder & Executive Director. Sept 2004 to present. Non Profit entity. Designed and implemented, in partnership with the University Of Colorado, an audio exchange marketplace system (Linux & Open Source) with extensive CMS abilities and micro payment capabilities. Online at: www.rprn.org
McLeodUSA Inc.
General Manager, Advanced Technology Group, Sept. 2003 - Sept. 2004. Managed all aspects of the companies highly advanced fiber based Cable TV, high speed internet and IP Telephony business in Cedar Rapids, IA. Had full P&L responsibilities.
MCI Inc.
Vice President, Strategic Technology Planning from July 1999 - Jan 2003. Developed MCIs next generation services strategies. Drove creation of several carrier class services. Ran program management for services with $130m budget for development.
Motorola Inc.
Director & Divisional Vice President from Feb. 1997 - Apr. 1999. Ran new business creation for the Multimedia division opening Greenfield markets with emerging and newly developed technology (China, Brazil, Argentina). Ran software development for the 4G (high-speed wireless) development division (10-100MB wireless systems).
Paramount Pictures, Division of Viacom Inc.
Sr. Vice President, Technology for Paramount Digital Entertainment & Vice President, Interactive On-Line Systems for Viacom from Oct. 1994 - Feb. 1997. One of three founding executives of the Paramount Digital Entertainment division for Paramount Pictures. Developed online properties and headed up skunk works projects (The Gateway).
Apple Computer Inc.
Sr. Group Manager and AEML Director from July 1987 - Oct. 1994. Ran all R&D for the Apple Online Services (AOS) group including creation of eWorld, Apples foray into the online services business. Also ran all electronic information distribution (CD-ROM and online based) for Apples Developer Community globally. Designed Apples global customer support systems redesign. Helped found the Channel Systems group focusing on penetrating SMB and large business with Apple products.
Schaak Electronics Inc.
Regional Marketing & Sales Director from Feb. 1983 - Jul. 1987. Responsible for all sales, marketing, advertising and PR for Schaack Electronics computer sales operations for the Western Division of the company. Founded and ran Schaak Professional Services selling computers into business for the western 8 state region.
Education: University of Colorado, Boulder. Double Major: Economics/Philosophy
Outside Interests
Senior partner and majority owner of CDC Custom homes, a builder and real estate development company from 2000-2004., Interests include: Underground FM radio stations, User Interface Design, Web Site Creation, Audio Recording, LPFM, Radio, Home building, real estate development, New urbanism, amateur auto racing, writing, blues, business development, startups, poker, storm chasing, handwriting analysis, book collecting, entrepreneurship, non-profit management, consulting, movies, cool technology, art
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