Our People
Eric (Rick) Nelson, President
Summary
Technical, sales/marketing and business management background, with over 35 years of experience in software and technology development, engineering, project management, and sales/marketing. Broad knowledge and experience with sales automation and CRM systems. Active in the computer industry since 1982, with broad experience in desktop, mid-size and web-based systems.
Experience and Skills Summary
- Application software development, especially with Microsoft Access, Microsoft Office, and .NET
- Database system design and implementation, especially with Microsoft SQL Server and Access
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system design, implementation and customization
- Business process analysis and automation
- User interface design
- Project and program management and coordination
- Technical writing and presentations
Background
Rick provides system and application design, development and implementation, project management, and consulting services. He maintains a broad working knowledge of current information technology, especially Windows- and Web-based data-driven systems and applications.
Rick's work with computers dates back to 1969, when he gained hands-on experience operating and programming mainframe systems. He used time-shared and minicomputer systems as a Fortran programmer in college and in engineering R&D in the 1970s. He gained experience with a wide range of systems and applications through his career in the computer industry since the 1980s. His involvement and interest in systems development and integration resulted in NTA's approach for providing IT services.
Rick has worked extensively in database system design and development, and has used Microsoft Access since 1993 and SQL Server since 1999. He has been involved in system development and implementations for a wide variety of uses and clients, including over 35 different systems. He has particular interest and experience with the integration of Access and other data systems with MS Word, Excel and other applications. He has also worked extensively with Salesforce.com, GoldMine and other sales/marketing automation and CRM software since 1993.
Previous Employers
- Electronic Data Systems (EDS), Dallas, TX
- McDonnell Douglas Systems Integration Company, St. Louis, MO
- Computervision Corporation, Bedford, MA
- Acurex Corporation, Mountain View, CA
Education and Certifications
- BS, Engineering with honors, Northern Arizona University
- MS, Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University
- MBA, Management, Golden Gate University
- Licensed Professional Engineer - California (inactive)
Associations and Affiliations
- Life Member, Stanford Alumni Association
- Former Chairman and Director, Danville Area Chamber of Commerce