Linux NetworX Hires Former Lineo/Novell Exec
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Linux NetworX Hires VP of Engineering, Director of Quality Assurance
& Director of Operations
Salt Lake City, June 19, 2002 ? Linux NetworX announces the addition of three
new management positions to further improve product quality and to help
prepare the company for future growth. Joining Linux NetworX are Kim Clark,
vice president of engineering, Robert Fredere, director of quality assurance
and William Gahan, director of operations. In these positions, Clark, Fredere
and Gahan focus on improving processes to ensure the company's clustered
computers are the highest quality.
As vice president of engineering, Kim Clark leads the research and
development efforts of ClusterWorX, ICE Box and other clustering products.
Clark brings years of experience as both director of engineering and vice
president of engineering for Novell and Lineo, an embedded Linux company. His
technical capability and expertise with large project development processes
ensures Linux NetworX products meet customer needs and remain cutting edge.
Robert Fredere, director of quality assurance, works to continually improve
quality by collecting, organizing, analyzing and reporting data gathered
throughout the company's processes. Quality Systems are then created or
modified and employees are trained to these new standards to ensure customers
are receiving the highest quality clustering products available.
In his new position as director of operations, William Gahan heads the
company's efforts to build reliable and cost-effective cluster computing
products. Gahan focuses on building the company's operating infrastructure to
sustain future growth and guarantee customer satisfaction.
"Linux NetworX has always had a strong commitment to quality products and
customer satisfaction, and with the addition of Kim Clark, Robert Fredere and
William Gahan, our clustering products and services will help set the
industry standard," said Stephen Hill, president and CEO of Linux NetworX.
"Linux NetworX is experiencing growth in both personnel and product
offerings, and the addition of these positions ensures a strong
infrastructure is in place to sustain the company's growth."
About Kim Clark, Vice President of Engineering
Kim Clark heads the research and development efforts of ClusterWorX, ICE Box
and other clustering products. While managing the Linux NetworX hardware and
software engineering teams, he ensures a clear direction for product
development. Mr. Clark's impressive resume includes work formerly as director
of engineering at Novell over its $1 billion NetWare product line, and vice
president of engineering at Lineo, an embedded Linux system software company.
Mr. Clark's clustering background began while at Novell when he established
the development of its clustering products. His technical capability and
expertise with large project development processes ensures Linux NetworX
products will meet the needs of its customers. Mr. Clark received a Bachelor
of Science in electrical engineering, minor in mathematics and minor physics
from Utah State University.
About Robert W. Fredere, Director of Quality Assurance
As Director of Quality Assurance, Robert Fredere likes to think of himself as
a representative of the customer, working for Linux NetworX. He works to
continually improve quality by collecting, organizing, analyzing and
reporting data gathered throughout the company's processes. This approach
allows Linux NetworX to thoroughly evaluate its processes and set up systems
for continued improvement. He has worked as a consultant setting up ISO-9000
systems for manufacturing and engineering companies. His experience with
manufacturing and engineering quality systems extends to Commercial as well
as Military contracts. Mr. Fredere has a proven track record of improving
product success rates for companies such as Control Data Corporation,
Westronix, Tandy Electronics, Navtech Industries and World Wireless Com.
About William A. Gahan, Director of Operations
Building reliable and cost-effective clustering products begins with Linux
NetworX Directory of Operations William Gahan. Mr. Gahan focuses on
increasing customer satisfaction while decreasing costs and building an
infrastructure that can sustain growth. With more than 18 years experience in
management of electronic manufacturing operations, his vision for running
efficient manufacturing, inventory and purchasing departments translates into
a better and more cost-effective product for customers. Prior to joining
Linux NetworX, Mr. Gahan has held various executive positions including Vice
President of Logistics at World Wide Wireless Communications, Director of
Operations for Cirque Corp., Manufacturing Manager for OEC Medical Systems
and Manufacturing Engineer for Iomega.
About Linux NetworX
Linux NetworX (www.linuxnetworx.com) brings its powerful and easy-to-manage
cluster technology to those demanding high performance computing and high
availability systems. Linux NetworX provides solutions for organizations
involved in oil and gas exploration, aeronautical and chemical modeling,
biotechnology research, graphics rendering and visual effects, Web serving,
ISPs, ASPs, and other technological research fields. Through its innovative
Evolocity hardware, ICE cluster management tools and professional service and
support, Linux NetworX provides end-to-end clustering solutions. To date, the
company has built some of the largest cluster systems in the world, and
boasts numerous Fortune 500 customers.
CONTACT:
Brad Rutledge
Linux NetworX
801-562-1010 ext. 218
brutledge@linuxnetworx.com
