Mark Goldstein

Current

President at International Research Center

Past

Manager, Hybrid Test Engineering at Medtronic Inc.
R&D Engineer at Microage, Inc.

Education

State University of New York at Binghamton

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Mark Goldstein’s Summary

Mark Goldstein is President of International Research Center (http://www.researchedge.com/) providing consulting, custom research, and strategic support for business, legal and public policy clients across a variety of disciplines and arenas since 1992. IRC concentrates on clients' needs in the complex worlds of telecommunications, information technology, eCommerce, eContent, eLearning, the Internet, biotechnology and other domains by harnessing global information resources for informed decision making.

Mark is a technophile and technology visionary, activist, advisor, and entrepreneur with extensive experience and connections throughout numerous technology sectors. He is involved with a number of policy, economic development, professional and trade groups, and a frequent speaker and trainer.

Mark previously worked for 18 years in electronic and computer engineering including 12 years managing engineering teams and projects for Medtronic, a Fortune 500 biomedical device manufacturer. He worked in the mid-seventies for MicroAge in R&D at the beginning of the personal computer revolution.

Mark is on the Dean's Corporate Advisory Board to Arizona State University's (ASU) Fulton College of Engineering and Arizona Governor’s Council on Innovation and Technology’s (GCIT) Communications Infrastructure Advisory Committee (CIAC). He serves as Emeritus Board and Executive Committee Member of the Arizona Technology Council and is past Chairman and current Secretary of the Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council (ATIC) as well as participating in many other regional economic development and policy groups. Internationally, he is Secretary to the Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) and a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). He has sat on the Board of Directors of several firms and has his BA from Binghamton University (SUNY Binghamton) granted in 1972.

Mark Goldstein’s Specialties:

Telecommunications (Wired & Wireless), Information Technology (IT), the Internet, eCommerce, Digital Media, eContent, eLearning, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Business Information, Strategic Consulting, Strategic Planning, Knowledge Management, Due Diligence, Product and Industry Trends, Public Policy Planning & Studies, Intellectual Property Research, Professional Speaking, Training, Writing, White Papers, Whitepapers, Photography

Mark Goldstein’s Experience

President

International Research Center

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Market Research industry)

May 1992 — Present (17 years 3 months)

Mark Goldstein is President of International Research Center (http://www.researchedge.com/), providing consulting, custom research, and strategic support for business, legal and public policy clients across a variety of high tech disciplines and arenas since 1992. IRC concentrates on clients' needs in the complex worlds of telecommunications, information technology, eCommerce, eContent, eLearning, the Internet, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and other domains by harnessing global information resources for informed decision making.
Manager, Hybrid Test Engineering

Medtronic Inc.

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; MDT; Medical Devices industry)

1980 — 1992 (12 years)

Medtronic is the world’s leading manufacturer of heart pacemakers and implantable biomedical devices. As Manager of Hybrid Test Engineering, I managed large teams of software and hardware engineers and technicians to support the development and test of complex subsystems and assemblies under strict quality assurance and good manufacturing practice. Responsible for development of test strategies, implementation of necessary hardware systems and software programs including sophisticated new generation test systems, interface with Linear and Digital IC test groups, and data collection from networked automatic testers utilizing a global enterprise-wide network and inquiry system to aid Management, Development, and Product Engineers.
R&D Engineer

Microage, Inc.

(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Computer Hardware industry)

1976 — 1979 (3 years)

MicroAge was one of the largest distributors of microcomputers and support peripherals internationally and a forerunner in the personal computer marketplace. Working in Research and Development, I had to stay abreast of explosive microprocessor growth and change. My project responsibilities included product interface and support where I coordinated the development of the applications, software, and documentation supporting the introduction of many new devices and systems to the burgeoning personal computer marketplace. Additionally, interface standards between diverse devices were developed and documented allowing for product interoperability and marketability, numerous vendors’ products were reviewed for suitability and performance, and testing and burn-in protocols were established for Systems Integration.

Mark Goldstein’s Education

State University of New York at Binghamton

BA , 1968 — 1972

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Mark Goldstein’s Interests:

Technology industry and markets (as above), Technology-driven economic development and policy engagement, Storytelling, (My wife Elizabeth Warren tells professionally and I attend many festivals and events), Music Appreciation, Amateur Ethnomusicology, (particular affinity for: folk, blues, jazz, Celtic, Brazilian, reggae, African music), Photography

Mark Goldstein’s Groups:

Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP), AIIP, Arizona Technology Council, Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council (ATIC), Arizona Internet Professionals Association (AZIPA), Globalized E-Learning (GELIA), Tech Oasis, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), MLPF, IEEE, Arizona State University, Wireless Factors LinkedIn, LinkedIn Arizona