Mission/Philosophy

DB|Wired's mission is to be a complete solutions provider for client's database, web, application development and hosting needs. The company seeks distinctive competence not only in the quality of its products and solutions, but also by providing easy one-stop shopping. DB|Wired prides itself on customer service and simple systems that accomplish complex functions. The company always strives to choose the best tool for the task--not to use trendy, often needlessly expensive solutions.

About the Principals

Eric A. Schuler, Partner and Chief Executive Officer

Eric graduated from Harvard University in 1983, Cum Laude and was a two-time Harvard College Scholar. It was at Harvard, and later at The University of Vermont, Eric received his education in applied math and computer science.

In 1988, Eric joined Twin Oaks Sports and Fitness as controller for the largest health and recreation company in Vermont, eventually becoming a partner in 1990 with the existing ownership group, led by Wolfgang Leibmann, former director of software development for IBM. In 1991 Eric co-founded TOSD, a software development firm specializing in vertical market software for health and recreation companies, completing major software projects for the Professional Golf Association and Healthtrax International.

Eric was a pioneer in the movement to change the emphasis in software sales from license fees to services, a strategy that has recently proven successful for companies like IBM and Oracle Corporation. At TOSD, software was provided to clients at no or minimal fees in order to obtain service income including: electronic funds transfer, credit card processing, billing services, collection services, technical support, on-site support, and training. This strategy helped to propel Twin Oaks to become one of the largest software companies in Connecticut. At TOSD, Eric took a "hands on" management approach directly participating in the development of many software projects including: accounting, banking, collections, billing, video imaging, point of sale, and contact management. Eric coded many software modules himself in addition to managing development teams. Most notably, Eric co-developed several electronic payment systems for TOSD including secure payment gateways for electronic funds transfer and credit card processing, currently useful for doing business on the Internet.

In 1995, Eric founded Kilroy's Internet, a national Internet Service Provider specializing in dial-up Internet access, frame relay, and web hosting. Kilroy's Internet later branched into DBwired, Inc.

Howard A. Stapleton, Partner and Chief Technology Officer

Andy has over 15 years of experience in systems development, systems management, database development, training and consulting to Fortune 1000 companies. He has a hard-won reputation for coordinating teams of programmers to work on complex, highly technical projects, and for bringing projects successfully to completion on time and within budget.

Andy is not only an excellent manager and team leader, he is "hands on" with a multitude of technical knowledge and individual accomplishments. He has extensive experience with both VAX and micro-computer databases including RDB, RMS, ORACLE, DBASE, BTrieve, Sybase, MSSQL, Clarion, and Q & A. His competence includes database design, implementation, management, and tuning in ORACLE and RDB and optimizing and normalizing both applications and data structures for maximum performance.

In addition he is experienced in all phases of systems design, development and programming, both Development: VAX and micro-computers using Clarion, Clarion for Windows, Fortran, Pascal, Cobol, and DCL-- also having experience in micro-computer to VAX integration, disk and file services, electronic mail, RMS, and RDB.

A short list of some of Andy's recent projects include:

• Carnet Insurance

  Development of a commercial package insurance system

• Laboratory Corporation of America.

  Converted all applications to windows using DB2 for the management of medical testing systems.

• CCC Corporation

  Developing claims system for fortune 1000 company for Internet based claims.

• Chevron Corp

  Conversion of desktop system to use WEB interface, and MSSQL database, this project was in conjunction with Chevron Corp. For FBO Project.

Shawn Salter, Creative Director

Prior to DB|Wbwired, Shawn was creative director at USWeb and was responsible for web design projects for Tivoli, Dell Computer, The Coca-Cola Company, MCI, FAO Schwarz, HQ Global Workplaces and StorageTek. Shawn is not only a proven manager, but also a skilled graphics designer. He is known throughout the industry for his conceptual and hands-on design of innovative, compelling user interfaces and interactive designs for multiple web-based projects, as well as creating branding and advertisements. He is the recipient of several awards including best web design for FAO Schwartz's site at The International Web Page Awards.

Partial List of Clients

Company: Horizon (Chevron Corp.)

Industry: Airline Industry

Contact: George Lehmann

Brief Description: Conversion of existing FBO system used in the airline industry from xbase to MS SQL. Created web interface to allow online transactions, tracking and reporting. Over 1 million lines of code were converted in less than 5 weeks including testing and implementation.

Company: MGIS, Inc

Industry: Insurance

Contact: Dan Brunken

Brief Description: Redevelopment of benefits insurance software to use client/server technology including a web portal to allow clients and employees access to their insurance and benefits online. The system supports 120 users with state of the art database design (using Sybase with replication) and desktop software.

Company: Twin Oaks

Industry: Billing Services, Finance and Accounting

Contact: MJ Laliberte

Brief Description: Developed from conception through completion electronic funds transfer, credit card processing, collections and billing system for largest billing company in Connecticut. Created web portal for online banking.

Healthtrax International

Industry: Health, Fitness and Recreation

Contact: Bob Stauble

Brief Description: Developed software for one of the largest chains of health clubs in the northeast.

Company: CPS

Industry: Wholesale Distribution of fitness equipment

Contact: Bill Buckley

Brief Description: Created an eCommerce Web site based upon staples.com model.