The Partners
Mike Rustici [mike.rustici@scorm.com, @mike_rustici]. Mike struck out on his own in 2002 with the intent of building web based software for people as a contractor. Mike’s experience with SCORM, dating back to 2000, quickly led to high demand for his insight, solutions, and products.
At Rustici Software, Mike’s collar sets him apart from the rest of the crew. He represents the company on the ADL Working Groups and LETSI committees. Mike is regularly mocked in the office for being among the top five SCORM professionals in the world. This is only funny because it is probably true.
Tim Martin [tim.martin@scorm.com, @timpmartin]. Tim joined Mike in 2003, adding the exciting LLC part of the Rustici Software LLC name. Mike and Tim had spent several years together at PureSafety collectively deciding what they believed to be good software architecture, great company leadership, and a fun place to work.
While Tim used to be a software developer, he has fallen gracefully into the world of sales. If you’re looking to buy something from Rustici Software, play an inane game, or just get a plainspoken answer to a SCORM question, Tim is the right person to talk to.
The Producers
John Hayden [john.hayden@scorm.com]. Years ago, John was the first one crazy enough to join Mike and Tim here at Rustici Software. We haven’t been able to convince him to leave since. An early arrival and technical abilities mean that John can help with pretty much anything. Today, John is working with high level architecture and curating all of the ideas and evolution of all the products.
Frugality hath no match like John Hayden. When his glasses were too scratched to tolerate, John didn’t buy new glasses. Instead, he went to the local home center in search of buffing compound. If he misses a few things in the code, we all know why.
Jean Godwin [jean.godwin@scorm.com]. Originally hired to do “all the stuff that Tim and Mike just don’t want to do,” Jean still hasn’t left us many years later. Jean is the magical glue that holds together a company loaded with technical people. Accounting, human resources, “requisitioning”, conscience, Jean manages to keep up with all of the “other stuff” without complaint and in less than 40 hours each week!
Jean is also the famous bird lady cited in our developer job advertisement. But that’s not it; she keeps up with horses, and cats, and dogs… and Brad. This makes her uniquely qualified for her role here at Rustici Software.
Kevin Glynn [kevin.glynn@scorm.com]: Kevin’s work at Rustici Software started with CS2J, a tool that saves us time every time we change the SCORM Engine by automatically translating the source from .NET to Java. As the number of errors and warnings generated by the tool decreased, we had to make up other things for him to do. Kevin automated massive portions of the implementation process so that he didn’t have to do them himself anymore.
Kevin is British. This explains the use of obscure terms like “Noddy” in our software. Kevin is also a fan of Wolverhampton Wanderers football. This explains his generally dour outlook on life.
Troy Foster [troy.foster@scorm.com]. Troy thinks. Every company needs an ombudsman, and Troy serves that role and others. His work ranges from cosmetics to our testing tool to his all time favorite, server configuration.
Troy makes beer. Troy rides bikes. We discourage combining certain activities.
Joe Donnelly [joe.donnelly@scorm.com]. Joe is here for you, the customer, the prospect, anyone who needs help with SCORM and our products. Part customer advocate, part drill sergeant, Joe helps our customers get what they need and helps projects stay on the straight and narrow. Joe’s also seen nearly as much SCORM stuff as the SCORM Engine, since he’s been supporting it since its inception.
As milo1973 on Xbox Live, Joe is convinced that Halo and NHL 2009 are ripe for SCORM-ifying. He also dreams of winning the Monday darts tournament, someday.
David Ells [david.ells@scorm.com]. David’s energy and fresh approach have allowed for the Noddy LMS to work in .NET and the Cruise Control automatic testing to be hugely useful. More importantly, though, David has served as the ultimate scapegoat… Are we really out of paper towels again, Ells?
David brings the game of disc golf to the Rustici Software offices, literally. Pretty days inspire battles on the 9 hole course out back, and that means we have to trek David’s 40 pound disc golf basket into the back yard.
Brian Rogers [brian.rogers@scorm.com]. Brian implemented the SCORM Content Player and the SCORM Engine against the LMS at his former company Evolve Learning. He was so easy to work with and understood things so well that when he came back looking to work with us years later, we couldn’t ignore him. Now Brian provides that same service to our customers. Brian’s built his own LMSs; he’s seen the inner-workings of countless customer LMSs; he’ll help you make yours fit together with the SCORM Engine.
Brian is the first Rustici Software employee to have sons, two of them. At least everyone else with kids has offered the token daughter (Mike and Tim bring five girls to the party.) Brian has been forgiven. Well, sort of.
Susan Lewis [susan.lewis@scorm.com]. Susan needed a boss. We needed some help making sure everyone in the world knew about us. And we even found each other without the help of a dating site!
Above all else, Susan passed the test: “Are we willing to have this person speak on our behalf wherever she wants?” So, listen to Susan… she’s got great things to say.
