Technologies, Projects and Organizations
This page presents a summary of various projects and organizations I’ve worked with in recent years. The Technologies section lists some of the larger technology focused projects I’ve worked on with my infrastructure company, Jade Networks. The Organizations section includes companies I’ve either founded and built or otherwise worked with to help build.
The Projects section lists business prototypes that I’ve been investigating. The hope is that one or more may eventually be spun off as a separate company. None of these is ready for launching anytime soon but serve more as a proof of concept. IslandsPH is perhaps the furthest along and has the highest probability of moving forward but still requires a lot of content creation to be done. PinoyTalk has been used as a testing ground for new technologies, especially in the area of social networking. RegainAmerica is on indefinite hold as funding requirements needed to make it successful have not been worked out. TeachersNetwork is on temporary hold while I finish the cleanup of the prototype site and LMS evaluation work.
Technologies
Jade Unified Security Framework (USF)
The Jade Unified Security Framework (USF) is a thin extendable security layer that operates across machines in a network. It provides hooks for applications and security components to register and effect network wide security changes. It is made up of several components both in user and kernel spaces protecting specific protocols and services. The USF is a working functional prototype which has been protecting our networks for the past few years. It was designed as an easy to deploy solution for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) without the need for expensive security hardware. The design is highly modular with USF utilities and analyzers being easy to maintain and build upon.
Distributed Web Services
Coming Soon
Organizations
Co-founded International Messaging Associates (IMA), a multi-national networking software company specializing in corporate electronic messaging solutions. Served as Managing Director responsible for market research, product development (engineering, technical support and test engineering), technical writing and daily operations (Philippines). Acted as chief architect for the Internet Exchange Messaging Server, a corporate server email platform. Guided the company through a successful private funding placement in 1999.
Jade Networks a small Hosting and Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) that I run out of our Hong Kong data-center. We provide modern designs and solutions for the security, monitoring, and managing of enterprise networks. Business goals are the driving force behind our enterprice security and management projects. We provide consulting, technical writing, hosting services for customers throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
MONIC, the Internet domain registry for Macau was transferred to HNET Asia in 2011. I was part of the team that put together the government proposal and and winning bid. Built the two small data centers and was responsible for all hardware acceptance, build, installation, operating system installation and setup, together with basic networking and all electronic mail and directory services. Also built and configured the office IP-PABX system, an Asterisk system connecting standard Cisco SCCP phones and CTM phone lines using Cisco ATAs. Built and deployed the initial internal CRM system and internal web portal for the company (Drupal based).
Projects
IslandsPH.com is a new type of information resource for the Philippines. We are in the first phase of development at this time, dedicated to building a kid-friendly, fun interactive encyclopedia type experience where visitors of all ages can come to explore and learn about the country and people. The intended audience for this site is anyone wanting to explore and learn about the Philippines in an engaging and fun way.
The first iteration of PinoyTalk focused on the Philippine market and served as a functional prototype for future highly integrated social networking sites. The Philippines was chosen due to its close proximity to Hong Kong, very low costs of promotion, and maturity in terms of use of social networks. The initial PinoyTalk services included email, chat rooms, forums, distribution lists, basic meeting point, and a place-holder for an online store. Future releases were intended to include Image Galleries, calendaring / scheduling, notepad, mobile synchronization, file storage, and classified ads.
RegainAmerica began as a memory of the way things used to be in America, and the belief that by working together we can regain this greatness. It’s a collaborative workgroup, authoring environment and information portal dedicated to promoting positive change on the local, state and national levels.
Status: Work on this project is on hold.
Teachers Network (currently under development) is a collaborative environment for the creation and maintenance of open source curriculum frameworks with initial emphasis on STEM, computer science, and English training. The site will eventually combine electronic learning with social networking, collaboration tools, and a wealth of public education related materials. Designed to be a fun and clean environment where students and teachers can interact with each other while at the same time providing the tools necessary to build an effective online learning environment.