Keywords: relational database, web development, multimedia, system administration, reliability, performance, debugging, Informix, SQL Server, Oracle, SQL, Perl, C, data warehousing, business intelligence, security
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1988, about 25 years.
What is your primary product or service?
Web & database consulting services.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Learned to program while an undergraduate in physics at Harvard.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Specialize in fixing complex, poorly functioning software systems. My company slogan is "Cleaning up after the Elephant".
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Just one location; no plans to expand.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Not relevant. I perform services at the client site or remotely.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash & check.
Which areas do you service?
Within about an hour of Philadelphia.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
John Ashmead
What are your hours of operation?
Determined by client requirements
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
The software did what it was supposed to & a bit more.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"First I open the floodgates of imagination, then I employ a sharp file." -- Jorge Luis Borges