Ken Harker is a results-oriented professional with substantial experience in the fast-paced world of computer technology start-up companies. Presently, he is a consultant in the professional services organization of the world's leading provider of test and measurement solutions for mobile communications, VoIP, streaming, and internet performance. He lives in Austin, Texas.

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Ken is a 1995 cum laude graduate of Dartmouth College, where he received a B.A., double-major in Computer Science and Asian Studies, with Honors in Computer Science. In 1997, he received his M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin.

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As a consultant at Keynote Systems, Inc., Ken performs custom data analysis of Internet and mobile communications performance for service providers and enterprise customers. His specialty is relating service level performance data to the end-user experience to provide focus for strategic business initiatives.

At Matrix NetSystems, Inc., Ken designed, developed, and implemented software and related technology to determine the geographic location of Internet host nodes worldwide, becoming one of the world's experts in the field of IP localization. As the project grew, Ken became project team leader, wrote extensive technical documentation, and conducted internal training.

Custom software that Ken designed and programmed while at Zebra Imaging was used to create full color, wide angle, dynamic holograms from computer generated imagery and digital video. 3D hard-copy holograms were created with a mechanical printer that used computer graphics to modulate laser light onto exposed film.

At the Naval Research Laboratory Virtual Reality Laboratory, Ken researched issues related to the development of a multimodal interface and communications architecture for a distributed, real-time battlefield visualization system.

Since May, 2000, Ken has been a part-time web marketing specialist for an independent specialty software product called TR LOG. He has understood the Amateur Radio marketplace, and created, maintained, and updated a focused web site for a focused market.

Ken has been a federally licensed amateur radio operator since 1993. He has an Extra class license from the Federal Communications Commission, and is an active member of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and the Central Texas DX & Contest Club (CTDXCC).

Orienteering is a fun, outdoor map-and-compass sport. Ken has been competing in orienteering and radio orienteering meets for several years. He is a member of the United States Orienteering Federation (USOF) and the Houston Orienteering Club (HOC).

Photos Ken has taken of hiking trips, world travel, and personal adventures. Ken also has some amateur radio photos and family photos on-line.

Ken has become more and more interested in wine. He has had a chance to visit several wine regions, and has been keeping track of his home cellar and favorite wines.