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An internationally
accomplished scientist, Dr. Schneck holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from New York University and is a recipient of The
Foreign Intelligence Community’s Seal Medallion awarded for
exceptional contribution. With more than 40 years of experience in applied
and theoretical sciences, Dr. Schneck has conducted scientific research in
fields as diverse as aerospace, supercomputing, paralleled processing, and
digital IP anti-pirating technologies.
An inventor himself, with two issued patents, Dr. Schneck
began his career in aerospace where he developed an optimizing and parallelizing
compiler that enabled NASA to use ILLIAC IV, Cyber, and Cray computers
without the need for extensive reprogramming.
After joining the Goddard Institute for Space Studies in
1970, Dr. Schneck held a succession of positions where he oversaw,
conceived of, and developed a range of technologies and programs for the
processing of space data.
While at NASA, Dr. Schneck was appointed project manager
for implementation of the Massively Parallel Processor (MPP), which upon
completion was the fastest computer in the world. Dr. Schneck delivered the
project on time and in budget. Dr. Schneck’s career at Goddard Space Flight
Center culminated
with him serving as Assistant Director for Computer and Information Science
until 1983.
From 1983 to 1985, Dr. Schneck headed the Information
Science Division for the Office of Naval Research, where he directed a $10
million contract computer and research program for the U.S. Navy. In that
role, he initiated a new research thrust in parallel processing that remains
a legacy to his research vision.
Named Founding Director, Supercomputing Research
Center at the
Institute for Defense Analyses in 1985, Dr. Schneck managed the ground-up
development of the Center, starting with a single employee and building it
to a 130-person division. Dr. Schneck and his team were contracted to the
National Security Agency to perform research in computer science and
parallel processing, which led to breakthrough advances in hardware,
software, and algorithmic research. SRC was awarded the Foreign
Intelligence Community’s Seal Medallion by then Director of the
Central Intelligence Agency, William B. Gates, for exceptional
contribution.
In 1993, while serving as a Fellow for MITRE Corporation,
Dr. Schneck invented the IP System that allows an owner of digital data to
continue to control the use and dissemination of data as they are delivered
to second parties. He was named Vice President, Technology and Systems
Development of MRJ Technology Solutions in 1997, where he represented the corporation
to the scientific community and developed new technology-based business
opportunities.
Dr. Schneck also served from 1995 to 1998, as a
consultant and then as a member of the National Science Advisory Board to
the National Security Agency.
Most recently, Dr. Schneck worked as Vice Present and
Chief Technology Officer for Veridian Corporation, where he was responsible
for corporate technology strategy, IP value management, and strategic
alliances.
Dr. Schneck is an Elected Fellow of ACM and of IEEE. He
holds a Masters of Science in Engineering Mathematics, School of Engineering
and Applied Science at Columbia
University, where he
was the recipient of NASA Traineeship.
Dr. Schneck is the author of more than 50 published
scientific articles and has spoken before countless audiences at scientific
conferences and symposia across the U.S. He sits on numerous
scientific committees and advisory boards, and has taught at The Johns
Hopkins University, University of Maryland, and Columbia University.
Barry Ungar joined Rembrandt after being a litigator for
35 years, handling large commercial litigations in a wide range of
industries. Barry is
a cum laude graduate of the Law School of the University of Pennsylvania,
was an Editor of the Law Review, and was elected to the Order of the Coif
(top 10% of the class). Upon graduating from law school, he clerked for the
Honorable John Biggs, Jr. on the United States Court of Appeals for the
Third Circuit. He thereafter began his litigation career in a Philadelphia law
firm, at which he was made a partner after two and a half years.
Thereafter, he and one of the firm's senior partners, and head of the
Litigation Group, left the firm to create one of the first commercial
litigation boutique firms in Philadelphia.
That firm specialized in representing clients in a small number of complex
cases. He practiced in that firm for 31 years, and has been elected a
Fellow of the American
College of Trial
Lawyers. He also is an experienced mediator and arbitrator, having been on
the American Arbitration Association's international arbitration panel and
having been one of the founders of JAMS' Philadelphia dispute resolution center.
Throughout his career, he has been active in numerous non-profit
organizations.
Derek
D. Wood, Corporate Counsel
Derek Wood is responsible for Rembrandt’s
organizational and in-house legal matters, as well as all transactions
related to asset acquisitions and strategic relationships.
Prior to
joining Rembrandt, Derek managed IP portfolios, IP transactions, and
licensing while working at prominent Philadelphia law firms and in-house
for a Pennsylvania-based software and services company that is a leader in
the architecture/engineering/construction space.
Derek
graduated with honors from Rutgers University School of Law – Camden
and is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania
and New Jersey.
Michael Johnson, President
Michael is responsible for
Rembrandt’s accounting, financial reporting and analysis, budgeting
and planning, and financial operations.
Prior to joining Rembrandt, Michael
served as the Chief Financial Officer of MedCases Inc., a pharmaceutical
services company providing technology based training solution to the life
sciences industry. In this capacity
Michael was responsible for the global financial operations, business
strategy, investor relations, and corporate transactions for the
Company. Previously, Michael was the
Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President of Finance for Ecogen Inc.
(EECN) a biotechnology company which developed biological insect control
products for the agricultural markets.
Michael began his career at KPMG where he primarily served life
sciences clients in the firm’s assurance practice.
Michael received a master’s degree
in business administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance
from Boston College University. Michael is a Certified
Public Accountant licensed in the State of New Jersey.
As an Executive Vice-President at Rembrandt IP Management,
John is responsible for developing and implementing technology & patent
licensing negotiation efforts on behalf of Rembrandt and its
subsidiaries. John is also actively involved in the review and
evaluation of new patent acquisition opportunities and their
commercialization efforts.
Prior to joining Rembrandt, John was part of the initial
management team that created ThinkFire in 2001, where John led
multi-disciplined teams to assist and partner with corporate clients in
offensive and defensive licensing negotiations, patent divestitures and
acquisitions, commercial and technical assessment of patents, and IP
strategy development.
Involved in the field of intellectual property since 1993
with AT&T and later with Lucent Technologies, Mr. Garland advanced to
Director of Worldwide Licensing for Lucent Technologies. While at Lucent,
John was responsible for leading a team of licensing professionals in the
U.S., France and Japan with a focus on semiconductor, telecommunications,
laser, multimedia, computing, and optical component & optical
networking companies, where John’s team contributed over $250M of
annual royalty revenues to Lucent Technologies. Mr. Garland has
directed and led patent and technology license agreements with leading
high-tech companies in North America, Asia and Europe. In 1996, John was
awarded Lucent Technologies’ IP Division's Business Excellence Award.
Prior to joining AT&T's Intellectual Property Division,
Mr. Garland was a Marketing Manager with AT&T Microelectronics with
worldwide responsibilities for a portfolio of high voltage analog/digital
integrated circuits (ASIC, semi-custom, and standard products). Mr.
Garland achieved greater than 200% revenue growth during the four-year
period (1989-93) and in 1991 was awarded the Outstanding Marketing Support
Award for Europe.
Prior to his experience in Marketing, Mr. Garland was both a
test engineer and IC fabrication engineer for AT&T
Microelectronics. In these engineering positions John participated in
circuit development, yield enhancement, cost reduction, chip re-design,
failure mode analysis and improving manufacturing processes for a family of
integrated circuits used in AT&T's Digital Voice Communication System.
Mr.
Garland received a Bachelor's of Science (BSEE) in Electrical Engineering
from Lafayette College and his Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
from Lehigh University and attended the Executive Development Program at
the Kellogg School of Northwestern University.
Dan Golub leads Rembrandt’s
technical assessment of all new patent matters. He also plays an
integral role in determining Rembrandt’s legal strategy, managing litigation
matters, and interfacing with outside counsel.
Dan brings over 20 years of
patent law experience, with a specialization in patent prosecution and
litigation. Prior to joining Rembrandt, Dan was a partner at Morgan,
Lewis & Bockius in Philadelphia. Dan has a Bachelor's of Science in
Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from the University of Pennsylvania. He
also graduated cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School.
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