Tom Thomas D. Harnish
CAREER SUMMARY
2006-now Writer, Carlsbad CA
Researching and writing on broad science, aviation, and business topics. Book manuscript about telecommuting, coauthored with Kate, has been sold to John Wiley & Sons. Manuscript is due 1 September 2008 for release in March 2009
1992-2006 Co-owner, Barnstorming Adventures, Carlsbad CA
“On a wing without a prayer,” we turned one old biplane into the largest vintage air tour business in the U.S. with seven rare aircraft and 25 pilots. Built extensive HTML/PHP website and shopping cart, SQL-based customer scheduling program. Operation sold in July 2006.
1988-1992 Founder, Flightline Electronic Publishing, Paoli PA
Conceived, planned, and funded CD-ROM publishing business. Produced the first aviation databases on CD for customers ranging from individuals to publishers, major airlines and government agencies. Created an innovative data preparation, indexing scheme, and search engine.
1988-1989 President, Eidetic Knowledge Systems. Malvern PA
Led a small team of extraordinary developers that created a break-through medical imaging product for a start-up division of Amsterdam-based Elsevier Science Publishing.
1985-1988 Director, Reynolds and Reynolds, Dayton OH
Responsible for commercializing prototype interactive video system, for Chrysler. Conceived and developed the world’s first automotive electronic parts catalog, for Honda. Responsible for two of eight successful products highlighted in this public company’s annual report.
1980-1984 Partner, Respicare, Columbus OH
Purchased floundering durable medical equipment company. As a partner with a hospital administrator increased sales 400% in less than a year. Conceived and developed Health Spectrum, an innovative home health care service that linked healthcare providers, monitored patient vitals signs and safety, and delivered news, health tips, menus, and entertainment. Sold company in 1984.
1978-1985 Senior Scientist, Online Computer Library Center, Columbus OH
Led a team investigating methods and content for home delivery of library service. Resulted in the first U.S. trial of a networked home information system, and the first home banking trial, for BancOne.
1976-1978 Consulting Scientist, Booz-Allen & Hamilton, Washington DC
Participated in studies of innovation in the Bell System as part of the AT&T defense litigation team. Member of the project management team overseeing Litton Systems’ development of a Navy automated communications control system, part of the Aegis program.
1973-1976 Faculty, Dept of Defense Computer Institute, Washington DC
Course manager and lecturer, Information Management For Senior Executives. Taught Systems Analysis and Design, Telecommunications, Database Design, Computer Security and Privacy courses. Actively involved in MULTICS and ARPANET testing, forerunners of UNIX and the Internet. Taught a computer security course for all FBI Senior Agents in Charge.
1969-1973 Naval Flight Officer, United States Navy
Qualified in A-6 Intruder and EA-6B Prowler carrier-based jets. Created first automated electronic warfare mission planning system.
1968-1969 Founder, Business Computer System, Albuquerque NM
Wrote small-business management packages using assembly language, FORTRAN, and COBOL programs for IBM 360/20; marketed and sold payroll and inventory control services citywide.
1966-1968 Research Technologist, Lovelace Foundation, Albuquerque NM
Managed experimental animals, recorded test performance using PDP-11, and participated in experiments to assess the psychological effects of pulsed electromagnetic energy.
EDUCATION
2000-2001 Graduate studies, Astronomy, Nepean University, Sydney Australia
1973-1976 Graduate studies, Technology Mgmt, American University, Washington DC
1966-1968 Aerospace Psychology, Bachelor of Science, University of New Mexico
1966-1966 Qualitative Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University
1964-1966 Ursinus College
PUBLICATONS
The Heart of Flying, Aviation for Women, pp 30-36, March/April 2007. Cover photo
Directory of Venture Capital, 2nd Ed., John Wiley & Sons, New York. 2000
Directory of Venture Capital, John Wiley & Sons, New York. 1996
Hell’s Bells, Entrepreneur, 240, September 1995.
Vintage Airplane Catalogue, 3rd Ed., Flightline Publishing, 1995.
Finding Money: The Small Business Guide To Financing, John Wiley & Sons, New York. 1995.
Vintage Airplane Catalogue, 2nd Ed., F1ightline Publishing, 1993.
Vintage Airplane Catalogue, Flightline Publishing, 1991
Biplane!, EAA Vintage Airplane, 13, December 1990
If The Future Is Now Is There A Tomorrow?, Texas State Library Proceedings, 192-195, 1981
Networking with Small Computers, Proceedings of the ACM, 6-7, 1979
Floppy Flight, AOPA Pilot, 43-48, July 1978
Psychological Consequence of Exposure To High Energy Electromagnetic Pulsed Radiation, International Journal of Biometeorology, Hirsch, McGiboney, Harnish; 595-633, June 1968.
OTHER WRITING
Wow! Really? Science Facts and Foolishness
PERSONAL
FAI Class C.l.c aviation world speed record holder
FAA Commercial and Instructor certificates, multi-engine, instrument, sea, glider ratings
NASA Solar System Ambassador
Grand Prize, San Diego Aerospace Museum 2006 photography contest
Naval Sailing Association, Class A skipper, instructor
Creator and host of Future File, a weekly segment on public radio
Producer of Someone Wants to Know and Home Book Club, Time-Warner QUBE TV