Research Triangle Institute

James B. Clary
Vice President, Electronics and Systems


rti2.gif I have known Doug Knudson for approximately three years. During this time, Doug has worked as a consultant, employee and subcontractor for the Research Triangle Institute in the Electronics and Systems business unit that I head. While working for RTI, Mr. Knudson was responsible for the design and development of various information technology systems including relational databases and graphical interfaces. Mr. Knudson's work for the institute has been truly outstanding. His ability to understand customer needs coupled with his in-depth understanding of key technical issues served him extremely well at RTI. In fact, Doug was so good at that after leaving RTI he started his own company called 'Advanced Information Solutions (AIS).

rti1.gif In the last six months, AIS has been employed by RTI to provide consulting services on a Badge and Pass system under development by RTI for NASA's Langley Research Center. During this time, the lead person on this project was Linda Knudson. Ms. Knudson's specialty is designing and implementing graphical user interfaces. Linda took charge of a partially completed project and saw it through to successful completion. Doug Knudson provided technical support on this project in the database area. As a team, AIS did an outstanding job of identifying and dealing with the wide range of technical and customer issues on this project.

AIS was a tremendous asset to RTI on the NASA Badge and Pass system project. AIS does outstanding technical work and are a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them and their company, AIS, and will be pleased to provide further information as required. I may be contacted at jbc@rti.org or at (919) 541-6951.

James B. Clary
Vice President, Electronics and Systems
Research Triangle Institute
P.O. Box 12194
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709




VNU

Robert R. Landman
Director, Monitoring Systems


I have enjoyed a business relationship with Doug Knudson covering an eight-year period from 1991 up until the present day. During that period of time the working relationship has encompassed a variety of forms. My introduction to Doug came as a competitor, when my company acquired the business that he worked for in order to gain the rights to the database and data entry software Doug developed. After the acquisition Doug was a co-worker in that organization and in a subsequent organization where he was recruited at my request. My relationship with Doug since mid 1997 has been as a contractor with his current organization Advanced Information Solutions, Inc. (AIS).

The duration and variety of roles in which Doug has assisted me with projects I have been responsible for are a testimony to my confidence in the quality of his work and level of commitment to his customers.

Through direct and documentable work experience I find Advanced Information Solutions to be particularly skilled and experienced in the following areas:



Database Design - Strong background in relational database theory with implementation experience to substantiate that knowledge in a variety of DBMS systems. I can attest to large scale implementations in both Sybase and Microsoft SQL Server.

User Interface Ergonomics - AIS pays particular attention to the details of data entry with an uncanny skill for simplifying and streamlining that task to the maximum degree possible.

Efficient High-Volume Data Entry Software - The types of data entry system I have developed with AIS are geographically distributed, Enterprise systems requiring in excess of 100,000 complex transactions per day.

Process Flow Analysis and Control - AIS has excellent analytical skills and is willing to invest the time required to understand complex processes in order to propose effective database and application solutions to manage those processes.

I believe that the level of success AIS is able to achieve comes as a result of combining technical skills with a corporate culture that emphasizes a high degree of professionalism.

AIS embraces a high sense of responsibility for all the jobs they undertake. That sense of responsibility is exhibited through responsiveness at all stages of the project, from feasibility through support well after implementation. AIS is willing to be fully accountable within the framework defined at the on-set of a project and will adapt that framework as the project evolves.

AIS exhibits a high degree of 'pride of authorship.' As such, AIS is concerned that the 'look and feel' of all their applications reflect well on AIS and the customer contracting them.

AIS possesses the rare sense of balance that is required to offer elegant but still practical solutions. And more importantly, they are willing to work on that continuum at the level the customer desires.

The last strong testimonial I can offer for Doug Knudson comes as a reflection on his personal style. Doug works extremely well in a team environment. He is able to divorce himself from ego and still exert his influence in the design and completion of a project. He has the sense to exhibit the same degree of respect for customer contacts from the highest to the lowest levels of an organization. He is very effective in using that professional, easy style to attain the information, cooperation and confidence necessary to successfully implement projects in any kind of environment.


Robert R. Landman
Director, Monitoring Systems
VNU Corporate Headquarters
Ceylonpoort 5-25
2037 AA HAARLEM
The Netherlands




North Carolina Foundation for Advanced Health Programs
Barbara Mullen
Information Systems Coordinator


The North Carolina Foundation for Advanced Health Programs, Inc. (NCFAHP) has worked with Advanced Information Solutions (AIS) since 1996. Throughout this time we've contracted several projects for software programming and development services and continue utilizing their talent to update our software products. Each time their proposed design and consequent execution have been exemplary.

Their years of experience in application development are a tremendous asset to our company. They provide thorough and accurate project proposals that have been utilized to modify key strategies for distributing software to our customers. Interaction throughout development and continuing support are consistent and always accommodating. Advanced Information Solutions' ability to accommodate our constantly changing needs, with accuracy, indicates a flexibility often difficult to find. Additionally, they constantly strive to deliver the highest quality products working together as a team with their customers.

North Carolina Foundation for Advanced Health Programs, Inc. has been very pleased with Advanced Information Solutions. Their work is commendable and reflects a consummate professionalism. Without qualification, we recommend their services to you.



Barbara Mullen, MCSE
Information Systems Coordinator
North Carolina Foundation for Advanced Health Programs, Inc.
PO Box 10245
Raleigh, NC 27605
barbara.mullen@ncmail.net
Phone: 919-821-0485
Fax: 919-821-9993




Research Triangle Institute

Doris J. Rouse
Director, Center for Technology Applications


Advanced Information Solutions (AIS) has provided information systems consulting services to Research Triangle Institute(RTI) for the past six months. During that period, AIS had the following responsibilities on major RTI projects:



In every aspect of their work for RTI, AIS has provided superb technical and project management services. In their major project for RTI, a Badge and Pass System for NASA, AIS was asked to take over a partially completed development effort and to coordinate with an integration contractor at NASA. Despite numerous technical and management difficulties encountered in this project, AIS provided an excellent product and consistently maintained a professional approach to their work. Indeed, the professionalism of AIS is truly impressive. Throughout the project, AIS communicated effectively with both the client and RTI staff regarding the issues and the options for action. AIS made realistic estimates of time to complete modules and delivered as promised. Their attention to detail, responsiveness to requests, and commitment to completion of a quality product were critical to the successful conclusion of the project.

It was a pleasure to work with the very capable and professional staff of AIS. I highly recommend their services and would be glad to provide further information by phone at (919) 541-6980 or email at rouse@rti.org.

Doris J. Rouse, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Technology Applications
Research Triangle Institute
P.O. Box 12194
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709




Sertus Software, Inc.

Craig Martin
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer


I first met Doug Knudson of Advanced Information Solutions, Inc. (AIS) in April 1997, as the Vice President of Development for RCS Research in Raleigh, NC. I contracted services with AIS for Database Design, Development and Administration. This position was critical to the success of a new model of software design for RCS. I was specifically looking for an individual with the technical skills, initiative, judgment and leadership ability to implement new strategic initiatives in SQL database design. It was also critical that the individual be able to implement solutions without close supervision from me.

From the beginning, Doug's performance far exceeded my expectations. He proved to be highly motivated, productive, creative and able to relate well to colleagues and clients at all levels. I was able to completely turn over all issues of SQL Database design and management to Doug in a very short time.

After leaving RCS and forming a venture capital based company, Sertus Corporation, I again looked to AIS for help. Doug's ability to take abstract concepts and business requirements and immediately turn them in concrete design was central to our success, and the later buyout of Sertus by Clear Channel Communications, one year later.

As the project at Sertus grew more complex, I recurrently asked Doug to perform independent research and development into advanced data analysis. His ability to perform complex data analysis, along with an impressive ability to program interfaces in Visual C++ was an invaluable asset to our programming and design efforts.

I would highly recommend him, and indeed AIS in general, for ability and professional skills. AIS is a valuable asset to any company requiring Applications Development and/or Database Design and Development.

Craig Martin
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Sertus Software, Inc.
Blue Ridge Drive
Raleigh, NC 27709