SHINE Chief Scientist Dr. Terry Woodworth noted “This is our first engagement with Eastern Virginia Medical School, and we're excited about having EVMS entrust us with a commercial viability analysis of some of their exciting innovations.”

SHINE has performed PATES™ assessments for universities, federal government laboratories, and commercial firms, and has assessed other medical-related technologies.  The EVMS engagement, moreover, was unique and expanded SHINE's portfolio.  “The medical technologies we've reviewed in the past were primarily used behind the scenes, such as in laboratories, but the EVMS technologies are medical devices intended for direct use on patients,” stated Dr. Woodworth. “It's a field we're excited to support with our PATES™ products.”

Not only do these device technologies add to the breadth of technologies that SHINE has assessed using PATES™, but EVMS' Norfolk location is helping SHINE fulfill its goal of growth in the Hampton Roads area.

SHINE's President, Jeff Thomas, added, “Our popular Market Analysis Quad, a product we introduced this year, continues to deliver objective results. We are privileged to engage with a reputable organization such as EVMS and look forward to future efforts to fulfill our growth commitments in PATES™ assessments and in the Hampton Roads region.”

About SHINE
Shine Systems & Technologies (SHINE; www.ShineSandT.com) is an engineering, solutions, and innovation firm headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.  SHINE is focused on enabling clients with end-to-end solutions that leverage workflow, technology integration, collaboration, and innovation. Our client base includes the Federal Government, State and Local Governments, Non-Profits, and Commercial firms. SHINE's subject matter expertise encompasses military and business Intelligence Analysis, Fusion, and Analytics; web and non-web based Software Engineering; Business Process and Workflow Engineering, Re-Engineering, and Optimization; Collaboration and Strategic Planning; the Information Technologies; the Health and Life Sciences; and Intellectual Property management and commercialization.

For More Information, Please Contact:
Jeff A. Thomas
434.220.4717
jthomas@ShineSandT.com

Employees John Boggs, Charles Jenkins III, and John Sullivan III were recognized by the US Army for exemplary performance in supporting the global war on terror. They received the Shining Star™ Award, which is presented to SHINE employees who demonstrate excellence and are recognized by customers.

A surprise award ceremony was held at the Timberwood Restaurant in Charlottesville, VA. Both Boggs and Jenkins were present, with Sullivan conferencing in from overseas.

According to SHINE's President, Jeff Thomas, the ceremony was important, as awards are, “part of the culture we are building.”  “Our SHINE culture recognizes and rewards individual performance. It encourages others to aspire to new heights.”

After the reveal, Boggs stated, “I was surprised and honored to be singled out in such a splendid group of patriots and professionals.  I had no idea that this was going to take place.”

The men each received a Certificate of Recognition with personalized remarks from the customer, an award trophy, and bonus. They were also recognized individually.

“[Bogg's] leadership and initiative to ensure the WTI Team is well-informed, educated and trained are unparalleled.”

Boggs felt honored for this recognition. “To be cited for 'leadership and initiative' in order to make something happen is an honor I will not soon forget.  These are very strong, significant words to be associated with.”

“[Charles Jenkins'] sacrifices, dedication and exceptional performance have made our program reputation better than it has ever been before,” the customer stated in thanking Jenkins. He continued, “Thanks for leading one of our most important teams.”

Jenkins was appreciative of receiving such praise. “Our customer was very kind to say those words.  Being where I was […] was not the most difficult assignment out there, but it wasn't a cake walk either.  The fact that the program's Chief saw me that way and then took the time to write it down was pretty cool.”

Of Sullivan, the customer stated that his “quiet diligence is a credit to [him] and the nation. [His] work is changing the course of history.”

Thomas was pleased with the men's accomplishments and happy to give the awards. “I am honored to be associated with excellent men and their exemplary performances. This customer's recognition speaks volumes to their commitment to the global war on terror as well as SHINE's success.”

About SHINE
Shine Systems & Technologies (SHINE; www.ShineSandT.com) is an engineering, solutions, and innovation firm headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.  SHINE is focused on enabling clients with end-to-end solutions that leverage workflow, technology integration, collaboration, and innovation. Our client base includes the Federal Government, State and Local Governments, Non-Profits, and Commercial firms. SHINE's subject matter expertise encompasses military and business Intelligence Analysis, Fusion, and Analytics; web and non-web based Software Engineering; Business Process and Workflow Engineering, Re-Engineering, and Optimization; Collaboration and Strategic Planning; the Information Technologies; the Health and Life Sciences; and Intellectual Property management and commercialization.

For More Information, Please Contact:
Jeff A. Thomas
434.220.4717
jthomas@ShineSandT.com

Or, we could say, somewhat new; two of the men have prior experience with SHINE. Golden and Levering shifted positions, as they recently held stance on the company's Board of Advisors. President Jeff Thomas decided to move them to Senior Advisors “to help the company reach its 2011 goals and jumpstart product development.  Their experience on the Board of Advisors translates into an intimate knowledge of SHINE.”

The appointments will have immediate benefit to SHINE and its customers, as the three men each demonstrate extensive backgrounds and experience applicable to SHINE's goals.

Robert Bowers, new to SHINE, will assist in Product Development in Military Predictive Intelligence. He offers over 28 years of skillful involvement in special operations and intelligence along with ranger, special forces, air assault, and combat diver qualifications. Bowers' command experiences involve providing support to the National Security Agency (NSA) and commander of 204th Military Intelligence Battalion, US Army Europe. His staff experiences include chief of the concepts branch at the Intelligence Center and School, Commander of the National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC), Deputy Director of Intelligence at the National Military Command Center, and chief of the intelligence and electronic warfare division on the Army General Staff.

Bowers feels his “principal focus on predictive intelligence methods and practices and well-versed abilities in strategic and tactical intelligence matters” will prove most beneficial to SHINE's practices.

Kenny Golden, appointed to Sales and Business Development, brings over 35 years of Naval experience. Currently a retired US Navy Commodore, he still serves as an analyst and expert for the Joint Forces Command and provides his amphibious warfare expertise to deploying USN and USMC commands on the East Coast. Golden's past is extensive as well, as he led the largest amphibious force from the West Coast since the Korean War, commanding over 10,000 Sailors and Marines, seven capital ships, and over 90 aircraft. Golden has also received several awards including the Defense Superior Service Medal and the Legion of Merit with Gold Star.

Along with the above, Golden feels his personal value is in his “experience here in Hampton Roads as we work to expand our efforts in one of the largest military concentrated areas in the United States.”

Walt Levering joins SHINE with a wide array of professional experiences all of  which are exceedingly suitable for a position in Sales and Business Development. Levering is an accomplished product and support manager and entrepreneur. He was both President and CEO of a community organization that was designated one of President George Herbert Walker Bush's "Thousand Points of Light", and was a founding officer and later Chairman of two organizations: the Virginia Piedmont Technology Council (VPTC) and the Virginia Technology Alliance (VTA). He is an active board member of the Shenandoah Valley Technology Council, Region 2000 Technology Council, Virginia Business Incubator Association, local Workforce Investment Board, and was a Board Chairman at Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC).

Levering feels the “varied and interesting 'up close and personal' experiences of these numerous positions have been a great teacher,” and will be most profitable to his new role.

The Senior Advisors commend SHINE for its reliability to both its customers and employees. Bowers describes SHINE as “agile, creative, and honest,” to its customers with “a firm commitment to excellence.”

Golden agrees, stating “we are committed to [reliability] as part of our creed.”

Levering believes the atmosphere at SHINE contributes to emboldening its employees, which in turn, reflects on the customers as well. “The association with winners, the opportunity to grow and feel influence, the collegial and considerate atmosphere, and a good set of both work and personal ethics are some of SHINE's most positive attributes.”

The new appointments, according to Golden, “are going to shape the future of the company and the future of our new employees.”

SHINE's President, Jeff Thomas, is pleased with the experience these gentlemen bring, noting “We are excited to grow SHINE in 2011, and with the character and experience of these Advisors I have great expectations for their contributions to our growth.  Our IC, State Government, and Commercial sector customers will understand the knowledge leadership these men will offer.  Having known and worked with these Advisors at various points in my career, I have firsthand experience with their impacts.  We are honored to have them on our Team.”

About SHINE
Shine Systems & Technologies (SHINE; www.ShineSandT.com) is an engineering, solutions, and innovation firm headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.  SHINE is focused on enabling clients with end-to-end solutions that leverage workflow, technology integration, collaboration, and innovation. Our client base includes the Federal Government, State and Local Governments, Non-Profits, and Commercial firms. SHINE's subject matter expertise encompasses military and business Intelligence Analysis, Fusion, and Analytics; web and non-web based Software Engineering; Business Process and Workflow Engineering, Re-Engineering, and Optimization; Collaboration and Strategic Planning; the Information Technologies; the Health and Life Sciences; and Intellectual Property management and commercialization.

For More Information, Please Contact:
Jeff A. Thomas
434.220.4717
jthomas@ShineSandT.com

OMNIBUS III is a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a $492M ceiling.

CALNET (www.calnet.com) helps its wide customer base of Federal, State, and Commercial clients to remain agile and achieve explicit business results through rapid application and delivery of Advanced Information Technology Solutions. Having  provided Intelligence Analysis and Language solutions to the US Armed Forces and Intelligence Community worldwide for many years, CALNET seizes this opportunity to expand its footprint and further serve the warfighter.

SHINE offers CALNET's OMNIBUS III Team a proven record of success supporting INSCOM and other Intelligence Community partners. SHINE's expertise in technology integration, workflow, collaboration, and innovation will offer mission critical support to INSCOM through this partnership.

Jeff Thomas, SHINE President, adds “We value this strategic relationship and opportunity to grow our intelligence community business.  More importantly, we look forward to working alongside a trusted partner in CALNET to bring intelligent solutions to our joint global war on terror.  Doug Keach, one of our Senior Advisors, was instrumental in forming this alliance, and we are eager with great anticipation to grow at INSCOM, a long-term and trusted client.”

About SHINE
Shine Systems & Technologies (SHINE; www.ShineSandT.com) is an engineering, solutions, and innovation firm headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.  SHINE is focused on enabling clients with end-to-end solutions that leverage workflow, technology integration, collaboration, and innovation. Our client base includes the Federal Government, State and Local Governments, Non-Profits, and Commercial firms. SHINE's subject matter expertise encompasses military and business Intelligence Analysis, Fusion, and Analytics; web and non-web based Software Engineering; Business Process and Workflow Engineering, Re-Engineering, and Optimization; Collaboration and Strategic Planning; the Information Technologies; the Health and Life Sciences; and Intellectual Property management and commercialization.

For More Information, Please Contact:
Jeff A. Thomas
434.220.4717
jthomas@ShineSandT.com

The MAQ™, like the initial PATES™ product the Patent/Technology Analysis Summary Sheet (PASS™), accomplishes two goals: 1) determine the commercial viability of the IP, and 2) maximize the return to the IP owner. Both products are delivered within 30 days or less. A quick triage assessment of an intellectual property (IP), the MAQ™ offers the IP owner a quad chart deliverable focused on commercial viability analysis, recommended next steps, and an overall objective score.  With this initial iteration of due diligence, the IP owner can quickly understand its IP's commercial potential.

David Chen, Director of Translational Research at the School of Medicine and Director of Coulter Translational Research Partnership, Biomedical Engineering, noted that: “SHINE's analysis, demonstrating expertise in cell-based products for regenerative medicine, offered critical commercialization insights to assist with our rigorous funding decision model.”

“The MAQ™ offers IP owners a low-cost decision tool to triage their IP, identify those likely to succeed in the marketplace, and focus the critical issues toward a successful launch”, said SHINE President Jeff Thomas.

About SHINE
Shine Systems & Technologies (SHINE; www.ShineSandT.com) is an engineering, solutions, and innovation firm headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.  SHINE is focused on enabling clients with end-to-end solutions that leverage workflow, technology integration, collaboration, and innovation. Our client base includes the Federal Government, State and Local Governments, Non-Profits, and Commercial firms. SHINE's subject matter expertise encompasses military and business Intelligence Analysis, Fusion, and Analytics; web and non-web based Software Engineering; Business Process and Workflow Engineering, Re-Engineering, and Optimization; Collaboration and Strategic Planning; the Information Technologies; the Health and Life Sciences; and Intellectual Property management and commercialization.

For More Information, Please Contact:
Jeff A. Thomas
434.220.4717
jthomas@ShineSandT.com

TeCC (www.teccenter.org), based in Hampton, VA, launched in 1999 to support commercialization of technologies particularly those from NASA centers in the Mid-Atlantic Region.  Their Team features strong experience both working within and commercializing the results from NASA technology programs while demonstrating extensive aerospace-related technical and industry sector expertise.

VTI (www.vatechnologies.com) of Charlottesville, VA, is an award-winning leader in the development and commercialization of electronic instrumentation and other technologies. Their portfolio of inventions includes embedded corrosion monitors for steel-reinforced concrete structures, implantable medical devices such as a neurostimulator, and a Quantitative Light Standard for testing microscope light sources and microplate reader detectors used in biomedical research and drug discovery.

“Engaging TeCC and VTI as our partners offers complementary and valuable subject matter expertise in commercializing our clients' inventions.  Because we recommend viability assessments and commercialization strategies in 30 days or less through our PATES™ model, it is important to implement our strategies starting on day 31.  TeCC and VTI bring 'Day 31' experience; we look forward to collaborating with them,” said SHINE Chief Scientist Dr. Terry Woodworth.

SHINE Advisor Kenneth Golden (USN, Retired) sees the synergy and opportunity:  “These new agreements extend SHINE's reach in IP assessment and translating clients' IP into commercial ventures. Partnerships of this vein promote the kind of business activity our economy needs to stimulate immediate and long-term growth. We see great potential for increased business opportunities in the rich technology sector in Hampton Roads.  Kudos to SHINE. "

About SHINE
Shine Systems & Technologies (SHINE; www.ShineSandT.com) is an engineering, solutions, and innovation firm headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.  SHINE is focused on enabling clients with end-to-end solutions that leverage workflow, technology integration, collaboration, and innovation. Our client base includes the Federal Government, State and Local Governments, Non-Profits, and Commercial firms. SHINE's subject matter expertise encompasses military and business Intelligence Analysis, Fusion, and Analytics; web and non-web based Software Engineering; Business Process and Workflow Engineering, Re-Engineering, and Optimization; Collaboration and Strategic Planning; the Information Technologies; the Health and Life Sciences; and Intellectual Property management and commercialization.

For More Information, Please Contact:
Jeff A. Thomas
434.220.4717
jthomas@ShineSandT.com

PortfolioCharlottesville, VA — August 7, 2009 — SHINE Systems & Technologies (“SHINE”; www.ShineSandT.com) today received a task order from the Technology Commercialization Center (TeCC) engaging SHINE and its Patent/Technology Exploitation System (PATES™) to analyze a portfolio of NASA Langley Research Center (NASA LaRC) technology for TeCC.

TeCC, based in Hampton, VA, was created in 1999 to support the commercialization of technologies particularly those from NASA centers in the Mid-Atlantic Region.  Their core staff features extensive technical and industry sector expertise as well as a strong background both working within and commercializing the results from NASA technology programs.  NASA LaRC has tasked TeCC to identify research and commercialization partners for its technologies.

SHINE will apply its patent pending PATES™ model to analyze a portfolio of NASA LaRC technologies.  In addition to providing the Patent/Technology Analysis Summary Sheet (PASS™), SHINE will also provide TeCC with a list of qualified industry candidates for partnering with NASA LaRC on the subject portfolio technologies.

SHINE Chief Scientist Dr. Terry Woodworth accepted the task with enthusiasm, “We are excited to work with TeCC to support their efforts to commercialize NASA LaRC technologies.  The PATES™ model is well-suited to provide the detailed analysis of the technology and to identify candidate companies for partnering with NASA LaRC.”

Board Advisor Kenneth Golden (USN, Retired) expressed his excitement for SHINE's venture into the Tidewater region, "The news here is exciting because this is the first time SHINE's new process has been offered and utilized in the Hampton Roads area.  The addition of NASA Langley makes them a shoe-in for future business here in Joint Forces Command, the Air Combat Command's C4ISR Integration Center as well as being an asset to Fleet Forces Command."

About SHINE
Shine Systems & Technologies (SHINE) is a small business management consultancy headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.  SHINE is focused on enabling clients with end-to-end solutions that leverage workflow, technology integration, collaboration, and innovation. Our client base includes the Federal Government, State and Local Governments, Non-Profits, and Commercial firms. SHINE’s subject matter expertise encompasses military and business Intelligence Analysis, Fusion, and Analytics; web and non-web based Software Engineering; Business Process and Workflow Engineering, Re-Engineering, and Optimization; Collaboration and Strategic Planning; the Information Technologies; the Health and Life Sciences; and Intellectual Property management and commercialization.

About PATES™, patent pending
SHINE’s patent pending Patent/Technology Exploitation System (PATES™) rapidly and efficiently analyzes intellectual property (IP) including pre-patent technologies as well as provisional or issued patents to achieve two goals: 1) determine the commercial viability of the IP, and 2) maximize the return to the IP owner. PATES™ marries technology, process and expert analysis in a structured, disciplined model that produces an objective, actionable assessment in 30 days or less. The Patent/Technology Analysis Summary Sheet (PASS™) offers customers an actionable summary of the PATES™ unique assessment as well as a roadmap to commercialization.  Included in this assessment are IP overlap analysis, innovation/market landscape and commercial opportunities, and recommended next steps to commercialize the technology.

For More Information, Please Contact:
Jeff A. Thomas
434.220.4717
jthomas@ShineSandT.com

Charlottesville, VA — August 6, 2009 — The Center for Advanced Engineering & Research (CAER, http://region2000.org/the-caer.html)  and Shine Systems & Technologies (SHINE) entered into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) for SHINE to support CAER in the fulfillment of its mission.

An initiative of Virginia’s Region 2000 Partnership, CAER continues successfully to build an industry-focused, knowledge-based research hub for area companies. CAER increases the competitiveness and long-term prospects of core, high wage Region 2000 industries by providing local access to leading university and federal research driving development of innovative products and processes meeting industry needs.

Bob Bailey, CAER Executive Director, leads projects under the MSA and is pleased to establish its partnership with SHINE, “The CAER chose SHINE to help us transition to our next phase of research programs and funding.  SHINE’s expertise in technology transfer, project management and innovation were key factors for the choice, along with their experience with state level TBED initiatives.”

SHINE’s first engagement under the MSA is Special Projects Support to include: 

1. R&D Portfolio Management
2. Funding Strategies and Implementation
3. Synergistic Collaborations and Partnerships Development
4. Reporting
5. Meetings and other Support Activities

“CAER’s vision to create a regional industry-focused research hub has moved quickly from concept to reality.  I look forward to supporting the success and growth of CAER’s exciting research activities and helping CAER achieve its important goals for the region”, said SHINE Chief Scientist Dr. Terry Woodworth.

SHINE President Jeff Thomas noted “CAER is entering into a very exciting stage of its growth with its expansion and construction of the Center for Safe and Secure Nuclear Energy, the only Center of its kind in this country.  We are privileged to be part of this growth and its partnership with the University of Virginia School of Engineering & Applied Science.  Its research portfolio continues to yield impactful results addressing industry, education, and workforce needs of Region 2000.  SHINE is pleased to engage in this partnership with CAER.”

About SHINE
Shine Systems & Technologies (SHINE; www.ShineSandT.com) is a small business management consultancy headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.  SHINE is focused on enabling clients with end-to-end solutions that leverage workflow, technology integration, collaboration, and innovation. Our client base includes the Federal Government, State and Local Governments, Non-Profits, and Commercial firms. SHINE’s subject matter expertise encompasses military and business Intelligence Analysis, Fusion, and Analytics; web and non-web based Software Engineering; Business Process and Workflow Engineering, Re-Engineering, and Optimization; Collaboration and Strategic Planning; the Information Technologies; the Health and Life Sciences; and Intellectual Property management and commercialization.

For More Information, Please Contact:
Jeff A. Thomas
434.220.4717
jthomas@ShineSandT.com

Charlottesville, VA — Summer 2009 — My time spent in Charlottesville working at Shine Systems & Technologies (“SHINE”; www.ShineSandT.com) this summer has been pretty enjoyable as well as very educational.  I can honestly say that from the time that I’ve spent working with SHINE this summer, I have learned more than I had ever thought I would.  I now know what Cloud Computing is as well as how much business phone systems and business class internet costs (and all of their features).  I also know what the going rate per square foot is for commercial real estate in several parts of the state of Virginia.  As a student at Juniata College studying Engineering Physics, these bits of information previously weren’t ranking very high on my list of “Things to Know.”  However, in the future if I find myself working for a small business again, I will be well versed in these areas and will be able to handle them with ease. 

Now, I bet you’re probably wondering what parts of this internship I’ve enjoyed after raving about the awesome experience I had working here this summer.  Well, I’ve found it’s really great being able to get to know everyone that works here.  I’ve become a semi-regular at one of the local Starbucks (which is either kind of cool, or really sad; I’m still not too sure).  I really love the fact that I have my own office.  Whenever I’m home I talk with my friends about their jobs and I always ask, “Do you have your own office? I DO!!!”  Another great thing about this internship is the feeling of great importance when working on projects that are sensitive and can’t be discussed with other people.  I also enjoy the fact that I have fairly flexible hours here.  It’s also pretty nice that I’m not worked into the ground every week, working like 50 hours per week, like some people I know.  With the hours that I have here, I’m able to actually go out and have plenty of energy to explore and enjoy myself from time to time.

I will say there were a couple things about this internship that I haven’t enjoyed all that much, but they are far less than the things I enjoy about it.  The fact that during the week I’m living in an area where I know basically no one, especially no one my age, has been a little rough.  Being far away from all of my friends and family has also been a little difficult at times, perhaps because I have to fend for myself for dinner every night.  With the amount of fast food I’ve consumed, I think it’s a medical miracle I’m still alive.

There are a few things that I’ve done here outside the office which have helped me overcome the few downsides to being in an unfamiliar area down here.  I was blessed with the opportunity to go on a tour of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS; www.iihs.org).  While there, I got to watch a live crash test and see results of the various crash tests they perform at their facility.  I also went on a tour of the Monticello which was extremely beautiful.  I absolutely loved the view up there, and some of Jefferson’s inventions shown in his house were rather interesting.  Being the huge car guy that I am I had to find something car related to do while I’m down here.  I did some research and found out there’s a local VW club called WunderWagens that meets every Sunday at the Chipotle, so I decided I’d try to make it to a couple meetings.  Turns out they’re all great people, and I really enjoy talking to all of them about cars and other interests we happen to share.

I feel this internship, combined with the degree in Engineering Physics that I will receive from Juniata College (www.juniata.edu) in May of 2010, will help me enormously in my future, no matter what I end up doing.  Juniata is a liberal arts school, which helps its students become well-rounded by allowing us to learn things outside of our major so we can be more successful in the future.  This internship has taken this philosophy and expanded upon it, teaching me things I would have never learned in any class I could have taken.  I now know what it is like to work for a small company, and the struggles and triumphs they go through.  This has been an amazing experience, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

Note: SHINE’s first intern’s residence is located in the Washington, DC metro area.

About SHINE
Shine Systems & Technologies (SHINE; www.ShineSandT.com) is a small business management consultancy headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.  SHINE is focused on enabling clients with end-to-end solutions that leverage workflow, technology integration, collaboration, and innovation. Our client base includes the Federal Government, State and Local Governments, Non-Profits, and Commercial firms. SHINE’s subject matter expertise encompasses military and business Intelligence Analysis, Fusion, and Analytics; web and non-web based Software Engineering; Business Process and Workflow Engineering, Re-Engineering, and Optimization; Collaboration and Strategic Planning; the Information Technologies; the Health and Life Sciences; and Intellectual Property management and commercialization.

For More Information, Please Contact:
Jeff A. Thomas
434.220.4717
jthomas@ShineSandT.com

Charlottesville, VA — July 1, 2009 — SHINE President Jeff Thomas announced the addition of three consulting practice pioneers featuring 100+ years of combined business, technical, and leadership experience to the newly-formed SHINE Board of Advisors.

Mr. Thomas praised the impressive group: “SHINE is honored to have the wise counsel of these Advisors, as we position for our next stage of growth. Each Advisor brings to SHINE insights gained from many years of serving clients.  Their leadership experience and multitude of contacts from their respective areas of expertise have already begun to bear fruit.”

The new members of SHINE’s Board of Advisors are:

Doug Keach features 35+ years of executive leadership experience including small, privately held businesses and large, publicly held businesses spanning the US Federal, state, and local governments; commercial; and international markets. Mr. Keach has honed a reputation for rapid market expansion as follows:

• led a 5-fold growth as President of Digital Management Inc. from 2005-2008
• created an integrated business development organization within DigitalNet/BAE Systems that captured over $100M in contracts
• re-defined offerings and business development strategy for a small software solutions provider (Avanco) and a Fast 50 8(a) (Creative Information Technology, Inc.)started and led Wang International’s global desktop and networking outsourcing business resulting in $250M in new business
• grew I-NET 4-fold to $400M with its largest federal contract ($200M) and first commercial contract ($30M)
• served a key role in the development of Computer Sciences Corporation’s range services business including initial wins at Edwards AFB ($180M) and Eastern Test Range ($360M)

At CSC from 1975 to 1992, Mr. Keach managed delivery and operation of onsite solutions and services at NASA’s Goddard, Kennedy, and Stennis Centers as well as DOE’s operation in Las Vegas. His NASA experience includes development of the Space Shuttle onboard avionics system at the Johnson Space Center and leading the Shuttle Software Systems Branch at the Space and Missile Systems Organization in Los Angeles.

Mr. Keach holds Masters and Bachelor of Science degrees in Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology and Alfred University. He oversees and is growing SHINE’s new presence and operations in the Washington DC metro area.

Kenneth Golden is a retired US Navy Commodore with 35+ years experience including overseeing operations of US Naval aviation squadrons, amphibious ships, and joint/coalition forces. In support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Commodore Golden led the largest amphibious force from the West Coast since the Korean War commanding over 10,000 Sailors and Marines, seven capital ships, and over 90 aircraft.  Since retiring in 2004, Mr. Golden continues to serve as an analyst and expert for the Joint Forces Command (JFCOM) through SAIC, BAE Corporation, and COMMIT Inc.  He currently provides his amphibious warfare expertise to deploying USN and USMC commands on the East Coast.  Mr. Golden is a decorated veteran having been awarded:

• the Defense Superior Service Medal
• the Legion of Merit with Gold Star
• the Meritorious Service Medal with two Gold Stars
• the Navy Commendation Medal
• the Navy Achievement Medal

In 2009, Mr. Golden received the Beckham Medallion - the highest alumni honor - from Ferrum College where he attended and was a member of the 1968 NJCAA National Championship football team.  He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Virginia and attended the Naval War College in Newport, RI. Mr. Golden will support SHINE’s growing presence in Virginia’s Hampton Roads area and beyond.

Walt Levering is accomplished across a broad array of achievements in 35+ years spanning private, public, and non-profit sectors. As product/support manager at Incoterm (Honeywell) and Docutel, he wrote functional specifications for the first self-ticketing airline passenger kiosks, secured initial implementations of ATM machines, and guided new ATM users in deployment, installation, and marketing strategies. His entrepreneurial ventures have featured real estate development in MA and VA; founder and CEO of Rabbit, Inc., an export/import trade development company; and founder and CEO of DAX Media, a multi-media presentation website development company.  These pursuits led Mr. Levering to continuing active involvement in supporting the interests of the technology sector in Central Virginia including:

• Co-founder, first CEO, later Chairman of the Virginia Piedmont Technology Council (VPTC)
• Co-founder, first Secretary/Treasurer, and later Chairman of the Virginia Technology Alliance, a consortium of all ten technology councils in Virginia
• Active board member for VPTC, the Shenandoah Valley Technology Council, Region 2000 Technology Council, Virginia Business Incubator Association, and the local Workforce Investment Board.
• Former Regional Director for Virginia’s Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) mentoring early-stage companies commercializing innovations and improving conditions supporting technology-based economic development

His work with VPTC and Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) developing programs to support the workforce needs of local industry led to his appointment to the PVCC Board where he now serves as Chair.  Recently, Mr. Levering mobilized Oklahoma’s congressional delegation support for Tiger Truck Manufacturing resulting in Tiger Truck receiving the largest utility vehicle contract award in history. Mr. Levering will support SHINE’s growth in Charlottesville, regionally throughout Virginia, and beyond.

About SHINE
Shine Systems & Technologies (SHINE; www.ShineSandT.com) is a small business management consultancy headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.  SHINE is focused on enabling clients with end-to-end solutions that leverage workflow, technology integration, collaboration, and innovation. Our client base includes the Federal Government, State and Local Governments, Non-Profits, and Commercial firms. SHINE’s subject matter expertise encompasses military and business Intelligence Analysis, Fusion, and Analytics; web and non-web based Software Engineering; Business Process and Workflow Engineering, Re-Engineering, and Optimization; Collaboration and Strategic Planning; the Information Technologies; the Health and Life Sciences; and Intellectual Property Management and Commercialization.

For More Information, Please Contact:
Jeff A. Thomas
434.220.4717
jthomas@ShineSandT.com

Charlottesville, VA — May 18, 2009 — Shine Systems & Technologies (SHINE; www.ShineSandT.com) is pleased to join the Solutions for Intelligence Analysis (SIA) Program of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) under a subcontract to Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC).

SAIC was awarded the five-year prime contract from DIA in December 2007. The multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract has a maximum dollar value of $1 billion for all task orders awarded to prime contractors including SAIC. 

SHINE President Jeff Thomas said, “To support our brave men and women at war is humbling, and we are honored to contribute to saving lives.  SAIC continues to reach out to us for important support to the GWOT.  SHINE’s active role in assisting the defense and intelligence communities in their critical mission to fight terrorism worldwide is our priority.” 

SHINE joined the SAIC team in the fall of 2008 and now provides operational and all-source intelligence analysis support to the Program. 

About SHINE
Shine Systems & Technologies is a small business management consultancy headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.  SHINE is focused on enabling clients with end-to-end solutions that leverage workflow, technology integration, collaboration, and innovation. Our client base includes the Federal Government, State and Local Governments, Non-Profits, and Commercial firms. SHINE’s subject matter expertise encompasses military and business Intelligence Analysis, Fusion, and Analytics; web and non-web based Software Engineering; Business Process and Workflow Engineering, Re-Engineering, and Optimization; Collaboration and Strategic Planning; the Information Technologies; the Health and Life Sciences; and Intellectual Property Management and Commercialization.

For More Information, Please Contact:
Jeff A. Thomas
434.220.4717
jthomas@ShineSandT.com

Charlottesville, VA —  Shine Systems & Technologies (SHINE; www.ShineSandT.com) accepted an invitation to join TranTech’s ENCORE II Small Business Team.

TranTech, Inc. (www.trantech-inc.com) is a woman-owned Information Technology (IT) Solutions and Services provider located in Alexandria, VA. Founded in 1989, TranTech provides expertise, technical solutions and mission-critical support to Federal, state, and local government clients as well as commercial customers.

TranTech was one of 12 small businesses awarded a Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) ENCORE II contract in July 2008. The $12.225B 5-year base contract with 5 one-year options will provide Department of Defense (DoD) and other Federal agencies access to a full-range of IT services across the 20 task areas listed below:

1)    IT Policy and Planning           

2)    Integrated Solutions Management          

3)    Performance Benchmarking                    

4)    Business Process Reengineering (BPR)

5)    Requirements Analysis                               

6)    Market Research and Prototyping          

7)    Information & Knowledge Engineering

8)    Custom Application Development          

9)    Product Integration                                    

10)  Test and Evaluation (T&E) 

11)   Asset Management

12)   Communications Engineering

13)   Security Engineering Certification & Accreditation

14)   Telecommunications Support 

15)   Computer-Telephony Integration (CTI)

16)   Web Services

17)   Operations Support

18)   Hardware

19)   Software

20)   Managed Services

Military and DoD customers are using ENCORE II to support DoD’s migration to an integrated and interoperable Global Information Grid (GIG).

SHINE offers complementary and leading expertise in technology integration, workflow, collaboration, and innovation.  Jeff Thomas, SHINE President, accepted the invitation with great anticipation: “SHINE is excited to partner with TranTech and their team to support the success of the DISA ENCORE II contract.  We expect to support our new and current Federal customers in a myriad of service areas.  TranTech extends that opportunity.”

About SHINE

Shine Systems & Technologies is a small business management consultancy headquartered in Charlottesville,VA. SHINE is focused on enabling clients with end-to-end solutions that leverage workflow, technology integration, collaboration, and innovation. Our client base includes the Federal Government, State and Local Governments, Non-Profits, and Commercial firms. SHINE’s subject matter expertise encompasses military and business Intelligence Analysis, Fusion, and Analytics; web and non-web based Software Engineering; Business Process and Workflow Engineering, Re-Engineering, and Optimization; Collaboration and Strategic Planning; the Information Technologies; the Health and Life Sciences; and Intellectual Property management and commercialization.

For More Information, Please Contact:

Jeff A. Thomas
434.220.4717
jthomas@ShineSandT.com 

Harrisonburg, VA —  SHINE President Jeff Thomas served as an invited panelist sharing his insights on intellectual property (IP) analysis at the inaugural Valley Innovation Network event held at the Spotswood Country Club.

The Valley Innovation Network event brought together over 80 inventors, entrepreneurs, service providers, and advisors interested in developing innovations and growing business in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. The morning was dedicated to SRI International’s Disciplines of Innovation workshop helping attendees learn techniques for creating value for their organization’s customers and stakeholders. Following a networking lunch, three panels of speakers provided informative presentations and answers to attendees’ questions on Business and Legal Planning, University Collaborations, and Funding Sources. 

SHINE President Jeff Thomas led off the Business and Legal Planning panel with a presentation on the importance of a thorough analysis of IP as a prerequisite to its commercialization. Understanding the commercial viability of the IP requires analysis of overlap with existing patents, commercial readiness, other technologies and IP owners in the IP’s innovation domain, applications of the technology (including uses in alternative markets), and bundling opportunities.  He noted SHINE’s patent pending PATES™ model offers this analysis and recommendations for a roadmap to commercialization.

“We are honored to be invited to participate in the first Valley Innovation Network event” said Mr. Thomas.  James Madison University, SRI International and all the event partners are to be congratulated on an excellent educational and networking opportunity for the Valley’s growing entrepreneurial community of which SHINE is pleased to be a part.”

About SHINE

Shine Systems & Technologies (SHINE; www.ShineSandT.com) is a management consultancy headquartered in Charlottesville, VA. SHINE is focused on enabling clients with end-to-end solutions that leverage workflow, technology integration, collaboration, and innovation. Our client base includes the Federal Government, State and Local Governments, Non-Profits, and Commercial firms. SHINE’s subject matter expertise encompasses military and business Intelligence Analysis, Fusion, and Analytics; web and non-web based Software Engineering; Business Process and Workflow Engineering, Re-Engineering, and Optimization; Collaboration and Strategic Planning; the Information Technologies; the Health and Life Sciences; and Intellectual Property management and commercialization.

About PATES™ (patent pending)

SHINE’s patent-pending Patent/Technology Exploitation System (PATES™) rapidly and efficiently analyzes intellectual property (IP), including pre-patent technologies as well as provisional or issued patents, to achieve two goals: 1) determine the commercial viability of the IP, and 2) maximize the return to the IP owner. PATES™ marries technology, process and expert analysis in a structured, disciplined model that produces an objective, actionable assessment in 30 days or less. The Patent/Technology Analysis Summary Sheet (PASS™) offers customers an actionable summary of the PATES™ unique assessment as well as a roadmap to commercialization.  Included in this assessment are IP overlap analysis, innovation/market landscape and commercial opportunities, and recommended next steps to commercialize the technology.

For More Information, Please Contact:

Jeff A. Thomas

434.220.4717

jthomas@ShineSandT.com

Charlottesville, VA — March 4, 2009 — Shine Systems & Technologies (SHINE; www.ShineSandT.com) accepted an invitation to join Harris IT Services’ Team for the ITES-2S contract.

Harris IT Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Harris Corporation (www.harris.com), provides mission-critical information technology (IT) and communications services to a wide customer base including defense, intelligence, and homeland security clients. ITES-2S (Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – 2 Services) is a broadly written, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle with a $20 billion ceiling and 9-year period of performance (through December 2015).  Army, DoD, and other Federal agencies may purchase services through the following ITES-2S Task Areas:

• Business Process Reengineering
• Information Systems Security
• Information Assurance
• IT Services
• Network Support
• Systems Operations and Maintenance
• Program/Project Management
• Enterprise Design, Integration, and Consolidation
• Education and Training

SHINE offers the ITES-2S Team leadership and expertise in technology integration, workflow, collaboration, and innovation all that complement the offerings on the contract.  Jeff Thomas, SHINE President, notes “Harris offers an opportunity for SHINE to serve its Army customers here in Charlottesville and beyond.  ITES-2S targets our core competencies very well, and we believe its scope and longevity will allow us to serve Federal clients for years to come.”

About SHINE
Shine Systems & Technologies (SHINE) is a small business management consultancy headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.  SHINE is focused on enabling clients with end-to-end solutions that leverage workflow, technology integration, collaboration, and innovation. Our client base includes the Federal Government, State and Local Governments, Non-Profits, and Commercial firms. SHINE’s subject matter expertise encompasses military and business Intelligence Analysis, Fusion, and Analytics; web and non-web based Software Engineering; Business Process and Workflow Engineering, Re-Engineering, and Optimization; Collaboration and Strategic Planning; the Information Technologies; the Health and Life Sciences; and Intellectual Property Management and Commercialization.

For More Information, Please Contact:
Jeff A. Thomas
434.220.4717
jthomas@ShineSandT.com

Charlottesville, VA — The Academic Licensing Community of Virginia (ALCOVe), meeting at the University of Virginia Patent Foundation, invited SHINE President Jeff Thomas to present SHINE’s patent pending PATES™ model for assessing the commercial viability of intellectual property (IP).

Created in 2003, ALCOVe serves the technology transfer professionals of Virginia’s academic and non-profit research institutions.  Its membership includes technology transfer directors, licensing professionals, patent attorneys, and others together constituting a valuable network of experience and contacts for commercializing inventions from their respective institutions. ALCOVe members attending the meeting represented Eastern Virginia Medical School, George Mason University, James Madison University (JMU), Old Dominion University, the University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Virginia Tech.

Mr. Thomas emphasized the two primary goals of PATES™ - determine commercial viability and maximize return to the IP owner – as well as the marriage of technology, process, and expert analysis to enable the first goal to be achieved in 30 days or less. Using the PASS™ from a recent SHINE assessment of microfluidics technologies for member JMU, he highlighted the elements of a PATES™ analysis as well as the actionable recommendations captured in a PASS™ presented during the meeting.

Attendee and SHINE Chief Scientist Dr. Terry Woodworth was “impressed with the discussion our PATES™ presentation stimulated among the ALCOVe members.  Among other benefits, third-party analyses like PATES™ will help ALCOVe identify opportunities for bundling complementary technologies across Virginia’s research institutions. We share ALCOVe’s commitment to moving Virginia’s innovations effectively and optimally into the marketplace.”

About SHINE

Shine Systems & Technologies (SHINE; www.ShineSandT.com) is a management consultancy headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.  SHINE is focused on enabling clients with end-to-end solutions that leverage workflow, technology integration, collaboration, and innovation. Our client base includes the Federal Government, State and Local Governments, Non-Profits, and Commercial firms. SHINE’s subject matter expertise encompasses military and business Intelligence Analysis, Fusion, and Analytics; web and non-web based Software Engineering; Business Process and Workflow Engineering, Re-Engineering, and Optimization; Collaboration and Strategic Planning; the Information Technologies; the Health and Life Sciences; and Intellectual Property management and commercialization.

About PATES™ (patent pending)

SHINE’s patent-pending Patent/Technology Exploitation System (PATES™) rapidly and efficiently analyzes intellectual property (IP), including pre-patent technologies as well as provisional or issued patents, to achieve two goals: 1) determine the commercial viability of the IP, and 2) maximize the return to the IP owner. PATES™ marries technology, process, and expert analysis in a structured, disciplined model that produces an objective, actionable assessment in 30 days or less. The Patent/Technology Analysis Summary Sheet (PASS™) offers customers an actionable summary of the PATES™ unique assessment as well as a roadmap to commercialization.  Included in this assessment are IP overlap analysis, innovation/market landscape and commercial opportunities, and recommended next steps to commercialize the technology.

For More Information, Please Contact:

Jeff A. Thomas

434.220.4717

jthomas@ShineSandT.com

Charlottesville,VA —  Shine Systems & Technologies (“SHINE”; www.ShineSandT.com) delivered its PATES™ Patent/Technology Analysis Summary Sheet (PASS™) to James Madison University (JMU).  The PASS™ captured SHINE’s assessment of a microfluidics patent in JMU’s technology portfolio and was presented within PATES™ 30-day promise.  SHINE also offered assessments on two additional related microfluidics Disclosures.

JMU’s intellectual property (IP) portfolio continues to grow as does the need to compete in a marketplace ripe with innovation.  JMU chose SHINE to leverage a partnership characterized by diverse technologies’ subject matter expertise and business acumen; moreover, the recommendations offered in the PASS™ define a roadmap to bring the technology to market with highest benefit to JMU.  As summarized by Dr. John Noftsinger Jr., JMU Vice Provost for Research and Public Service, “SHINE offered an actionable strategy enabling JMU to commercialize one of our high profile patents.  Their analysis was thorough and delivered within their 30 day commitment.” 

Mary Lou G. Bourne, Director of JMU’s Office of Technology Transfer, noted “SHINE supports our technology transfer goals. Based on their expert analyses, we have a deeper understanding of the commercial viability of JMU innovations. SHINE's recommendations in its PASS™ product offer clear direction for licensing as well as provisional patent filings.  JMU is excited to engage in an ongoing collaboration with SHINE as we commercialize our growing IP portfolio.”

SHINE President Jeff Thomas sees the value of this partnership with JMU, “Bringing JMU's IP through our PATES™ model was a significant step forward to maximize JMU's investment in that IP as well as to explore other IP in their growing portfolio.  Their vision matches our commitment to IP commercialization very well!"

About SHINE

Shine Systems & Technologies (SHINE) is a management consultancy headquartered in Charlottesville, VA. SHINE is focused on enabling clients with end-to-end solutions that leverage workflow, technology integration, collaboration, and innovation. Our client base includes the Federal Government, State and Local Governments, Non-Profits, and Commercial firms. SHINE’s subject matter expertise encompasses military and business Intelligence Analysis, Fusion, and Analytics; web and non-web based Software Engineering; Business Process and Workflow Engineering, Re-Engineering, and Optimization; Collaboration and Strategic Planning; the Information Technologies; the Health and Life Sciences; and Intellectual Property management and commercialization.

About PATES™ (patent pending)

SHINE’s patent-pending Patent/Technology Exploitation System (PATES™) rapidly and efficiently analyzes intellectual property (IP), including pre-patent technologies as well as provisional or issued patents, to achieve two goals: 1) determine the commercial viability of the IP, and 2) maximize the return to the IP owner. PATES™ marries technology, process, and expert analysis in a structured, disciplined model that produces an objective, actionable assessment in 30 days or less. The Patent/Technology Analysis Summary Sheet (PASS™) offers customers an actionable summary of the PATES™ unique assessment as well as a roadmap to commercialization.  Included in this assessment are IP overlap analysis, innovation/market landscape and commercial opportunities, and recommended next steps to commercialize the technology.

For More Information, Please Contact:

Jeff A. Thomas

434.220.4717

jthomas@ShineSandT.com

The PATES’ features encompass, among other capabilities, an ongoing review of the changing economies that drive states of concerns.  By assessing patterns in technology development, the relationships and possibilities for technology transfer among these states are identified as they venture from government sponsorship to private development.  By following this path, SST and analysts can determine where key technological knowledge is imbedded and associations between legitimate institutions and the defense materiel development institutions.  For example, a person of interest may work for a University (at the direction of that government or not) and pursue a particular technology advancement.  That University’s relationships to US agencies, US commercial entities, and foreign entities (states and non-states) will reveal where a technology’s readiness level is as well as where that technology is going (i.e., R&D, location(s), etc.).  This progress speaks to our preparation (counter proliferation), countermeasures (materiel development and CONOPS), and response (from collection to escalation).

PATES is an intellectual property information management system featuring the world's largest standardized database of patents and patent related information.  It has grown in robustness and reliability through its database collection holdings of the world’s patent issuing authorities, technical conference proceedings, scientific and technical journals, and academic research and development disclosures.  Data sources and feeds are acquired via subscription, barter data exchanges, and/or data purchase to compile one of the most thorough compilations of scientific, technical, and intellectual property information in the world.  To complement the patent information, global academic, scientific, and technical disclosures data are integrated to create a virtual global innovation pulsometer that tracks technology innovations worldwide.

PATES’ unique value proposition lies in tracking and analyzing the suspected proliferation of global technology innovations as well as the researchers, scientists, and related individuals involved in the suspected proliferation activities.  The system serves as a critical resource in the management of public and private technology proliferation risks and related targeting activities.  Additionally, PATES features Government Interest information for US innovations, new statistical and geographic visualization tools, and enhanced customization functionality.  The key to unlock the PATES utility is the exploitation and consumption of its rich data to arrive at a capabilities-based perspective.

The approach to the most effective exploitation of the PATES data is a RACE (Reporting, Analysis, Complement, Exploitation) to process data toward an actionable end goal.  RACE describes the services and products generated using PATES, is based on a collaborative model, and produces results that engage action.  Those actions may be based in reasoned judgments (for Reporting), subject matter technical expertise (for Analysis), support to existing analytical systems and/or models (for Complement), and/or consumption (for Exploitation).  The flexibility offered is intentional; as priorities dictate or preparation mandates, the PATES RACE solution offers data exploitation on an analyst’s terms.

For a copy of the full version of the White Paper, please email us at info@ShineSandT.com.