Salamander Technologies Announces New Chief Technology Officer to Spearhead interTRAX Initiative

Salamander Technologies Inc., a leading provider of First Responder Accountability, Emergency Incident Command, and Mass Casualty Patient tracking systems nationwide, is pleased to announce the addition of Rob Jones as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to spearhead the interTRAX initiative.

Traverse City, MI (PRWEB) March 25, 2007 -- Salamander Technologies Inc., a leading provider of First Responder Accountability, Emergency Incident Command, and Mass Casualty Patient tracking systems nationwide, is pleased to announce the addition of Rob Jones as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to spearhead the interTRAX initiative. Jones, a recognized leader in wireless, mobile and web development technologies, was previously employed with AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES, HOMEGROCER.COM, REAL NETWORKS and later at WYNDHAM as an integral leader in each of those organizations engineering excellence.

At AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES he established his expertise in developing telephony grade applications for use in wireless communications systems. He pioneered various achievements to enhance key Internet service offerings including, but not limited, to on-line communications processes for REAL NETWORKS. For HOMEGROCER.COM he developed e-commerce services integrating Symbol Wireless Technologies handhelds into the mobile field delivery operations, wireless order fulfillment and inventory management process.

Russ Miller, President of Salamander Technologies, stated: "We are extremely pleased to have Rob as a member of our executive team. He brings to Salamander Technologies 18 years of knowledge and experience not only in the internet and handheld computing field but also as a proven leader in meeting real-world customer requirements. We are certain he will demonstrate through his efforts that Salamander Technologies is a thought leader in the Emergency Management Technologies equation."

"I am very excited to be working with Salamander Technologies," added Jones. "By joining Salamander Technologies, I can take my unique blend of business and engineering experiences and enhance the Salamander Technologies Intellectual Property from the Tag to the Web by continuing to architect and engineer world-class solutions to help our nation's emergency responders do their jobs better."

Jones latest responsibilities as VP Enterprise Architecture for WYNDHAM established his credentials as a top leader in Software Engineering and Large-Scale Service Oriented Architectures. With a BS in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State and a MBA from the University of Washington, Seattle, Jones adds additional breadth of knowledge to the executive leadership team at Salamander Technologies.

Salamander Technologies, Inc., www.salamandertechnologies.com, maker of fireTRAX accountability, is the nation's leading provider of personnel accountability solutions. Combining manual accountability with an electronic incident command solution, Salamander Technologies offers a simple, scalable, NIMS compliant solution for incident management. The founders of Salamander Technologies, Inc, President - Russ Miller and Vice President - Mike Whelan are also known for their landmark work: Resource Accountability Guide for First Responders.

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