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Michael Broos was appointed Chief Technology Officer in December 2001. He has more than 30 years of experience leading technology teams in the development and implementation of software applications for the Internet, Windows, DOS, and mainframes.
Mike's previous positions include: SVP of Technology for About.com; CTO of Fan2Fan.com; CTO of AKA.com; VP of Internet Solutions for Inventure.com; and VP of Software Development for Dun & Bradstreet Information Systems. Prior to joining D&B in 1990, Mike was an independent consultant and entrepreneur for 10 years, during which time he co-founded several software companies, including Infocom (the creators of Zork). Mike began his career with a ten-year stint on the academic computer research staff of the M.I.T. Laboratory of Computer Science, where he developed interactive, graphical and email-based applications for the ARPANET (the precursor of today's Internet).
Mr. Broos recently authored a chapter of Inside the Minds: CTO Leadership Strategies, published by Aspatore Books. An excerpt from that chapter ("Golden Rules of IT Leadership") appears on this site. | 