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SLOMAN, Robert G
In May 1992, Robert G. Sloman acquired exclusive rights to develop and license technology transfer management software from his former employer, Washington Research Foundation. The software was originally designed by Mr. Sloman and his WRF team. In October 1992, he founded Inteum Co. and began to develop and license the software. Inteum Co. has grown to be the leader in its field, with software installations across North America and around the world. The head office of Inteum is in Kirkland, Washington, and there is a branch office in Akron, Ohio. Inteum has long-term business relationships with several companies that contribute to its services and products. In 2000, the originally licensed software was superseded by a completely new system, designed in-house and called Inteum C/S. Mr. Sloman has hired and trained a highly successful team of individuals with diverse backgrounds and established Inteum Co. LLC as an internationally recognized, vital, and successful organization. The team members are also company shareholders.
Mr. Sloman had prior professional experience with Flow Systems, Inc. in Kent, Washington and Monsanto Australia Ltd. in Melbourne, Australia. He has developed an effective management style and a structured, managed approach to growth, focusing on managing talented people effectively and providing a rigorous infrastructure to support them.
Abstract
Technology Transfer Data Management
Abstract:
A technology transfer office must be able to manage enormous amounts of dynamic data. This chapter examines how electronic file systems can meet this need, focusing on the importance of shared communication links and the benefits of using advanced spreadsheet applications developed by the private sector. It considers the relative merits of spreadsheets, flat file databases, and relational databases, and highlights the numerous benefits of a network solution. The chapter explains how to ensure data integrity and manage “analysis paralysis” in such systems, and it offers a self-questionnaire to guide decisions about adopting a software management solution.
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