Independent Consultant based in New York City
More details at www.mjwadvisors.com
MJW Advisors 2002-Present
• Built Excel/VBA based tools for: commodity trading simulators for algorithm design and portfolio construction; signal generator and pnl calculator using brokerage API for recording pricing and execution; and double entry accounting program.
• Built PC based video poker demo versions in VB6 and simuators in VBA for Excel.
• Satellite technical and business consulting. Assessed market value of Pegasus TV’s orbit slot licenses for an investment management firm; evaluated patent portfolio of Hughes Network Systems for potential buyer; successful patent prosecution for a satellite operator with four patents awarded; assessed alternative uses for proprietary technology and spectrum licenses for a satellite-based telecom service provider. GLG Council of Experts investment advisor.
• Intellectual property development. As a scientific advisor, successfully prosecuted over 20 patents at Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz for numerous clients including Intel, a broadband manufacturer, and an internet-based communications company. Patent portfolio evaluation, IP strategy, and patent drafting for several small businesses. Inventor of two gaming patents.
• Strategy and marketing advisor to Triad Biometrics, a biometric security startup. Created contract templates, marketing materials, white paper, engineering specifications, patent documents, and web site content for company currently in beta testing.
• Business leader for waste plastic to fuel firm. Defined market strategy and created cost-based business model from scratch by analyzing technology, created presentation materials, and provided guidance for new alternative fuel company.
PanAmSat 1994-2002, VP of Advanced Systems
Hughes Space and Communications 1983-1990, Senior Project Engineer
MBA from Columbia University
BSE, MSE from Princeton University
Work Terms
Flexible