Dr. David Ian Chalk, d.Tech >>>> BIO >>>>>>>>>>>>
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In the early 1980s, Chalk grew Ballard Computers of Seattle, Washington into one of the largest volume computer super chain stores in the Western US, sales exceeded $150 million. He also developed one of the first Point of Sale (POS) barcode systems for retail store sales.
In the 1990s, Chalk created Chalk Media Corp., an award-winning video-distribution platform for large corporate enterprise and government organizations to train employees remotely. The company was later sold to Research in Motion (RIM).
Chalk also developed the first video streaming and content engine for Yahoo! in 1999. He has consulted industry leaders including Bill Gates, Martha Stewart and Charles Wong.
Chalk has been awarded for his work with companies including Verizon USA, Sony, Samsung, RIM, Microsoft, Business Objects, and many others. In early 2000, Chalk received a Freddie Award for Best International Educational Documentary: "An insight into life with Dyslexia & learning disabilities."
In the late 2000s, Chalk brought Decision-Zone software to market, which allows for real-time detection of business process anomalies. The technology is capable of 100% fraud and system security protection in sectors such as banking, insurance, healthcare, the military and Cyber Defense.
Honors and Awards:
Doctorate Degree in Technology
Fastest Growing Companies ~ Ballard Computer
YEO entrepreneur of the Year
RIM award for top App of the Year
Yahoo award for Design Innovation
Entrepreneur of the Year ~ Ernst & Young
Bandon-Hall Excellence Award ~ in Education
BIV 40 under 40 Entrepreneur award
BM Retail Award ~ Excellence in managing
Equity Magazine ~ Leader for the Next Millennium
American Marketing Association ~ for Web Design
Top Marketer ~ Retail Council
World documentary Freddy award for education
Top 100 companies to work for
Television Telly Award for TV Production
TV Guide - Best Of ~ Top 40 TV show production