Most recently, his efforts were focused on deploying wireless Internet services on handheld digital phones using WAP micro-browsers and other digital devices including Palm computing and Windows CE hardware. Taylor was also responsible for reviewing new technologies such as Wireless PBX systems, voice encryption and mobile, GPS vehicle tracking applications. He served in the US Army Signal Corps and with the 101st Airborne Division. Top Michael Mills, Chief Interface Technologist Mike Mills joins AlterEgo with more than 20 years experience in the field of user interface and product design. Previously, Mills was principal scientist at Apple Computer where he was one of the founding fathers of Quicktime and led the Quicktime user interface team.
Mills holds several interface patents in the areas of digital video and sound.
Prior to Apple, Mills was tenured faculty in NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program and has developed software in the area of visual perception. Mills began his career at Bell-Northern Research Labs researching picture telephones. Mills holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive and Communications Studies from McGIll University, a Masters of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelors from University of Hawaii. Mr. Thordarson joined AlterEgo in August, 2000. Prior to this, he was a Regional Sales Director at Informatica Corporation.