Hometown: Hettinger, ND
Ubisense Location: Denver, CO
Ubisense Department: Americas RTLS Delivery Team
Education: BS in Computer Science, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, SD
How long have you been with Ubisense and what is your background?
Jim: I started with Ubisense in July 2010. My background revolves around technology (mainly software dealing with locations) and goes like this...
1. I started with Hughes Aircraft Company working on satellite systems
2. I than moved to a GIS consulting company that specializes in utilities
3. Following that I worked at Smallworld/GE for 10 years
4. And started my own business for 3 years
5. Until I finally joined Ubisense in 2010
What's a typical day like for you?
Jim: If I'm on-site than I am usually working on installations and troubleshooting in bus/locomotive garages. If I'm in the office than my day is divided amongst conference calls, assembling/testing equipment and documenting and tracking ingoing/outgoing inventory.
What is the most significant trend you’ve seen in your field?
Jim: Applications becoming more mobile – still some room for growth, but its heading in that direction.
How did you become interested in RTLS?
Jim: I have always worked in location based technology, so RTLS looked like a space where I could contribute and learn something at the same time.
What was your very first job?
Jim: My very first job was operating heavy equipment for my grandfather’s construction company.
What do you enjoy doing in your time off?
Jim: Bicycling and rock climbing
What is your favorite city?
Jim: This isn't an exact city, but anywhere on Hawaii.
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| Christian and Jim working at the Denver office. |
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