Monty Boyer

Summary

Over 20 years pioneering portable computing in successful companies. Led creation of PalmOS, HotSync, Graffiti and other key technologies that are at the heart of the PalmPilot and Palm's other breakthrough handheld products. Responsible for software product definition, development and delivery via creation and motivation of great technology teams and discerning customer needs. Deep knowledge of handheld software, user interface, desktop connectivity and networking, and software development kits. Unique skills include: • Turning Technology into Products - Evaluate new and existing technologies for: identifying those that that are suitable for proposed use; adopting for unarticulated opportunities; pursuing those that provide competitive advantage. Integrate appropriate technologies into product strategy, product roadmap, long-term architectures and innovative products that provide useful and valuable solutions. • Developing Powerful Results-oriented Teams - Build, motivate, and guide technology teams to create valued products. Cross-functional team leadership to deliver complex projects (definition, design and implementation) with limited resources on time and with successful results. • Championing the Customer - Focus on discovery of articulated and unarticulated customer needs, simplifying the use of technology and insisting on exceptional experience to delight the customer, providing long-term value and creating customer loyalty. Specialties: - Senior software management - Software architectures for mobile products - Technology assessment and strategy