Problem Solver
Stephen Williams
I frequently find innovative solutions combining ideas pulled from my broad knowledge of many subjects and methods.
Areas Stephen Williams is Knowledgeable in:
Most computer and software related topics, security, codecs, AI, communication and collaboration, learning, geospatial, government / military, utility, banking, retail, and manufacturing.
Techniques Stephen Williams Uses:
Deep research on topic, then combining ideas from completely different areas, applied by analogy in new combinations. I frequently have unique insights that provide new solutions.
Stephen Williams's Problem Solving Skills:
- Startups, business management
- children, education
- running, kayaking, biking, hiking
- Private pilot
- Presence, instant messaging, social networking
- IT solutions, software, peripherals, business applications
- User interface development
- marketing, strategy, user experience
- rdf, semantic technology, AI
- photography, imaging, video, codecs
Stephen Williams's Problem Solving Experience:
- Invented a way to automatically sense tire alignment.
- Invented new type of bicycle with arm / ab based propulsion.
- Independently created idea of using website chat for customer support, founded startup.
- Created scalable video conferencing attached to IM at AOL, allowing at least 10 simultaneous video sessions. Several innovations were involved.
- Independently invented CAPTCHAs.
- several binary XML inventions, as part of proposal for W3C XBC/EXI working groups.
- Wrote Buddylist for AOL, added many features.
- Worked on numerous software development projects in many industries for over 25 years.
- Invented new hand washing system, using high pressure streams and air curtain drying.