Alex Philp, Ph.D.
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President at Adelos, Inc.
Missoula, Montana Area 500+ connections Contact info
Adelos, Inc.
The University of Montana
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Serving as an executive technology leader, my work experience demonstrates a strong record of creating, developing and launching a number of advanced technology solutions in commercial and government markets. I excel in guiding interdisciplinary engineering and data science teams in the development of next-generation products that align strategic business objectives with customer requirements and market insights.
Areas of Expertise:
Data Science
Machine Learning
Internet of Things
Geographic Information Systems
Sensor Systems
Intellectual Property Development and Patent Protection
Advanced Concepts and Theoretical Systems Architecture
Distributed Systems
CyberSecurity
Streaming Analytics
Special Projects
Program Management
Market Experience:
US Defense and US Intelligence Community (US Navy, US Air Force, US Army, IC)
US Health Care (Private and Non-Profit Health Care Systems)
US Government Natural Resource Management (USGS, NASA, USFS, National Park Services)
Insurance Industry - Risk Management
Local, State, and Federal Government Relations
Career Objectives:
Building upon my thirty years of professional experience, I am seeking the next enterprise dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and mission objectives. I enjoy facing hard problems combining unique perspectives in a transparent manner. Seeking passionate, persistent, and accountable team members to bring innovation to the market, breaking down barriers to success and achieving demonstrable milestones. In my experience, I have found the primary reason for success and failure involves the character of the leadership team, shared accountability and transparency in all effort, and the ability to persistently overcome adversity. It isn't about the tech; it is about the people and the ability to execute a basic plan.
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Believe it or not, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill was even worse than previously thought
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Nice job Jackson!!!
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China writes off 108 deaths in Hubei, citing double-counting error in province
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This is a huge mistake and illegal.
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Experience
Adelos, Inc.
Company NameAdelos, Inc.
Total Duration13 yrs 11 mos
TitlePresident
Dates EmployedJul 2019 – Present
Employment Duration8 mos
TitleFounder and Chief Technology Officer
Dates EmployedApr 2006 – Jul 2019
Employment Duration13 yrs 4 mos
LocationMissoula, Montana Area
Adelos is an advanced research and development company, specializing in fiber optic sensor technology and intellectual property. As Founder and current CTO, I am leading an interdisciplinary team working to extend and license our world-class fiber optic sensor intellectual portfolio.
Upstream Research
Founder and Chief Innovation Officer
Company NameUpstream Research
Dates EmployedJul 2015 – Aug 2016
Employment Duration1 yr 2 mos
LocationMissoula, Montana Area
“Upstream Research is an interdisciplinary spatial health company, focusing upon the detection, prediction, and prevention of chronic disease in human populations. Synthesizing data from public and private data streams, Upstream helps our customers drive their respective populations towards wellness and lifestyle improvements through a series of coordinated interventions and correlated risk reductions. Upstream’s software engine, Navigator™, provides a comprehensive view of population health geo-statistics across various spatial and temporal scales. Navigator enables the design of optimal interventions to improve population health, reduce costs, and improve care coordination. Upstream provides our advanced data and modeling analytics platform to health care systems, insurance providers and pharmaceutical companies, each addressing different dimensions of the health care landscape.”
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GCS (Geographic Communication Systems)
Founder and President
Company NameGCS (Geographic Communication Systems)
Dates EmployedDec 2001 – Nov 2014
Employment Duration13 yrs
LocationMissoula, Montana
Founder of GCS, an internationally recognized leader in geospatial analytics, mobility and cloud infrastructure solutions.
TerraEchos, Inc.
Founder and CTO
Company NameTerraEchos, Inc.
Dates EmployedDec 2011 – Nov 2012
Employment Duration1 yr
LocationMissoula, Montana Area
I was the Founder and CTO at TerraEchos. I was responsible for the Kairos product vision, IP-creation, our initial and only US Government contract sale, and helped secure $1.55m in seed round investment. Primary technical interface and PI for US Government and PI for IBM Research collaboration on Streams. Secured first commercial license agreement for Infosphere Streams in the world, 1.5 years before launch of Terra. Won IBM CTO Award, IBM Beacon Award, and IBM Federal Solutions Award. Formed and led very talented team in advanced cyber security and cyberphysical counterterrorism. Pioneered notion of Sensor as IP-addressable data structure.
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NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Assistant Director - EOS Education Project, University of Montana
Company NameNASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Dates EmployedFeb 1998 – Oct 2001
Employment Duration3 yrs 9 mos
LocationMissoula, Montana Area
NASA-funded Public Outreach and Education Program dedicated to Earth System Science and Remote Sensing. Created and led a team of GIS, GPS, Remote Sensing, and Software Development professionals to build a series of interactive, web-based portals for utilization and understanding of NASA data products from the Earth Observing System (EOS) program.
Education
The University of Montana
The University of Montana
Degree NamePh.D.Field Of StudyInterdisciplinary Studies - Historical Biogeography and Geospatial SystemsGradeSumma Cum Laude
Dates attended or expected graduation1997 – 2005
Activities and Societies: National Geographical Honor Society, Society of American Foresters, NASA GLOBE Program, and various other activities.
Dissertation: "The Lewis and Clark Geosystem."
The University of Montana
The University of Montana
Degree NameMasters of Interdisciplinary StudiesField Of StudyHistory, Geography, and EcologyGradeSumma Cum Laude
Dates attended or expected graduation1994 – 1997
Activities and Societies: Forestry Club, Geography Club, MontPIRG, NASA GLOBE Program, Montana Geographic Alliance.
Masters Thesis: "A Historical Geography of the Sun River Watershed."
Seattle University
Seattle University
Degree NameBA Field Of StudyHistory and Philosophy, Double MajorGradeMagna Cum Laude
Dates attended or expected graduation1986 – 1990
Activities and Societies: National Jesuit Honor Society, Alpha Sigma Nu, Philosophy Club, WashPIRG - Washington Public Interest Research Group, Lonergan Scholar.
Active as Seattle University Alum. If you are interested in a Jesuit Education, please let me know.
Alpha Sigma Nu: Tradition of Scholarship, Loyalty, and Service.
The Overlake School
The Overlake School
Degree NameHigh School DiplomaField Of StudyEcology and Humanities
Dates attended or expected graduation1980 – 1985
Activities and Societies: Soccer team, X-C Ski Team, Foreign Study Abroad
Intensive Humanities and immersive, field-based science.
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The Overlake School
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