BRUCE ALATALO - President

BA in Education
Michigan State University

MA in Instructional Technology
 University of Michigan

Experience

1974
to
1982

Teacher
Plymouth Schools

Programmimg Instructor
Eastern Michigan University

• Developed and implemented objective-based individualized instructional program
• Developed K-12 Math Objectives with coded games, discovery activities and evaluation and tracking instruments
• Taught an EMU graduate course (MTH 595) on Basic programming to teachers
• Piloted instructional use of PET and Apple computers use in the classroom

1983
to
1988

Instructional Systems Designer

Interactive Video Course Developer

Executive Technology Data Systems
 (Now Mastery Technologies)

• Developed Interactive Video hardware system using PC-controlled laserdisc video segment playback
• Developed Interactive Video authoring software system
• Course Creation
• Course Delivery
• Student Progress Evaluation and Tracking
• Developed and published13 interactive video laserdisc courses. Topics include computer use , business topics, and custom training for companies like Buick and Domino’s

1988
to
1990

Doctoral Student

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Michigan

MA - Instructional Technology

(Left doctoral program to develop the Jack Nicklaus Coaching Studio)

Courses:

• Neuropsychology, Psychobiology
• Intelligent Tutoring Systems
• Instructional Design and Technology
• Research Methods
• Game Theory
• Video Scripting and Production

Papers and Presentations:

• “Neural Nets: AI’s Phoenix Returns in New Form”
• “Artificial Reality: The Use of Viirtual Environments in Learning”
• “The Neuropsychological Effect of Emotion on Memory”
• “Technological Support for Discovery Learning”

Interactive Video Projects:

• Instructional Research and Information Services Staff Training
• Connection Metaphors for Setting Up the IBM Infowindow System (Study)

Installation of Novell Network in UM’s School of Education

1991
to
1995

Vice President
Research & Development

CoFounder

Vivid Visions, Inc.

Dealer

• Sony and Panasonic Broadcast Video Equipment
• PC components and assembled hardware systems

Developer/CoDeveloper:

• Jack Nicklaus Coaching Studio - Analog RGB system with computer control of golf swing video capture and playback. Later upgraded to digital video capture using the Targa 2000 board
• EcoGuide - An interactive multimedia Hypercard Ecology educational program funded by a Wayne County RESA grant
• Prototype web site development - Hand-programmed web sites for Vivid and its clients

1996
to
2001

Vice President

CoFounder

Interactive Frontiers, Inc.

Multimedia System Developer/CoDeveloper:

• V1 Digital Coaching System - Integrated, multimedia digital video swing capture system
• PTVision - Digital motion capture, measurement, and analysis tool for physical therapy
• Internet Sports Academies

Web Site Developer

• v1golf.com, golfshow.com, internetgolfacademy.com, ptvision.com
• jimsuttie.com, golfrange.org, sourcemexico.com, ustool.com

Video Producer:

• Video title animations: Pebble Beach, Golden Bear, Nicklaus/Flick Golf School, Butch Harmon, Rick Smith, Club Car
• Video Marketing Tapes: V1 Digital Coaching System

2001
to
2003

President

Founder

Web Fin, Inc.
Web Fin Video, Inc
Web Fin Development, Inc

Web Site Developer

• servicesports.net, carcaresolutions.biz, Web Fin

Business Network Developer

• Rea & Shoemaker, PC - 10 PCs, Server, Broadband Internet connection with firewall, router, Tape backup system, Antivirus, Antispyware protection
• Service Sports, Inc. - 4 PCs, Broadband Internet connection with firewall, router, Tape backup system, Antivirus, Antispyware protection
• Web Fin, Inc. - 10 PCs, Server, Broadband Internet connection with firewall, router, Tape backup system, Antivirus, Antispyware protection

Video Producer

• 30 minute video  training course for golf pros on preparing and delivering internet video lessons using Interactive Frontiers’ V1 system and it’s Internet Golf Academy. Distributed on tape, CD. DVD, and over the internet.

Home Technology Integrator

• High Definition, Surround Sound Home Theater System Installation - President of Service Sports
• Projection TV, Surround Sound Home Theater System Installation - Vice President of Service Sports
• Complete Home Office Installation with Cable Internet connection,3 computer network, Security, Computer Workstations, furniture - Partner in Legal Firm