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Stuart DeVaan has a background in electronics, computers, video and music. Currently, Stuart holds degrees in electronics and television production. Stuart held a television engineer position for 8 years with CBS TV, Midwest Sports Channel and Teleport Minnesota. His responsibilities included designing and constructing fiber optic, microwave and satellite broadcast systems for news and sporting events.
From his television engineering position Stuart went on to American Express Financial Advisors (AEFA) where he was responsible for designing and constructing AEFA's ISDN based video conferencing network.
Stuart formed Implex Systems in 1996 with business partner and high-school friend, Eric Spottke. From 1996 until 2000, Implex Systems provided web hosting, Internet access, Managed Network and Streaming Media services to businesses.
In 2000, Stuart merged Implex Systems with a digital marketing and media company - Digital Edison. Stuart was elected to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the newly merged company, now called Implex.net.
Stuart may be familiar to some as a member of the local percussion group 'Savage Aural Hotbed'.
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Stuart DeVaan, boldly going where no one has gone before!
Steve Pampuch began his interest in technology when he worked as an audio engineer in recording studios. In 1993, he formed his own CD design and manufacturing company, Monster X.
As the potential of the internet grew, Monster X's services expanded to include web design and streaming media. During that time, Steve began creating Multimedia CD-ROMs and Enhanced CD-ROMs for musicians and businesses.
In the mid-nineties, Monster X started designing web sites for bands as well as creating its own online record store. In February, 1999 Monster X bought an ISP and web development company called Internet Five, expanded its web design services and began hosting web sites. At this time, the company changed its name to Digital Edison, and Steve enhanced his knowledge of Linux and system administration.
Digital Edison merged with Implex Systems in June, 2000. As COO, Steve manages all three of Implex.net's operations and technology groups - including Implex's Streaming Media services.
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Mark Durenberger is a Distinguished Military Graduate from St. John's University, Collegeville Minnesota, and has seen Military service in France in the Advanced Technology sectors of the US Army, Europe. Mark's been involved in Broadcasting and allied fields since 1954. His association with WCCO television in Minneapolis, Minnesota began in 1967. He built WCCO-FM (now WLTE, Minneapolis, Minnesota) and developed the WCCO Sports Network.
Durenberger is the former Information Chair of the Committee for Digital Radio Broadcasting and Vice President of the Upper Midwest Chapter of the Society of Satellite Professionals. He has served on government and industry advisory committees evaluating Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB), Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) and Advanced Television. He is a Member of the Engineering Committees of the Association of Maximum Service Telecasters and the Association for Broadcast Engineering Standards.
As senior vice president of Engineering Strategy at Microsoft, Jon DeVaan manages the engineering standards used to create Microsoft's software products. In this role, DeVaan is responsible for the strategies and direction of the software-engineering discipline at Microsoft. DeVaan is also a member of the Business Leadership Team with Chairman Bill Gates and CEO Steve Ballmer.
A 20 year Microsoft veteran, his extensive experience and knowledge have established him as a respected leader in the technology industry. DeVaan has held a variety of executive and management positions while at Microsoft. Prior to his current role, he managed the TV Division at Microsoft responsible for the UltimateTV® service and the MicrosoftTV software platform, and co-managed Microsoft's Consumer and Commerce Group, where he helped design and initiate the turnaround strategy for MSN.
Previously, DeVaan led Microsoft's Desktop Applications Division, growing the business to US$7 billion in annual revenues. Responsible for the Microsoft Office® family of applications and advanced application technologies, DeVaan led the initial design of Microsoft Office 2000, setting the direction of the product to seamlessly integrate Internet technologies and make them easier to use. In addition to serving as vice president of development and director of development for Office95 and 97, DeVaan worked in various capacities ranging from Excel software design engineer to development manager. His leadership and experience provided essential management of cross-platform technology and helped pioneer the development processes used to create Microsoft products.
DeVaan has been a guest speaker at many events of the interactive and cable TV industries, the Churchill Club, the Alex Brown Internet CEO Roundtable, and the Jupiter Consumer Online Forum. Most notably, DeVaan served as a panelist with United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan at the 2000 United Nations' World Television Forum to discuss the convergence of TV, digital technology and the Internet.
DeVaan holds bachelor's degrees in mathematics and computer science from Oregon State University, and holds patents in the area of simplifying user interface elements in PC applications.
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