[3] InfoRocket Appoints New Chief Technology Officer.Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2000 InfoRocket, the person-to-person marketplace for information, announced today the appointment of Oleg Vishnepolsky, 42, as chief technology officer and senior vice president of technology. Mr. Vishnepolsky joins InfoRocket from Prodigy Communications Corp. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :PRGY), where he was vice president of systems engineering. Throughout his five-year tenure, he oversaw the development and management of Prodigy Internet's system and product infrastructure. During this time the company experienced tremendous growth of over 100 times its initial subscriber base. Prior to his work at Prodigy, Vishnepolsky pioneered one of the first Web sites in the financial services industry at Prudential Securities. "We are thrilled to have Oleg join the InfoRocket team," said Beth Haggerty, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of InfoRocket. "Oleg's expertise in technology management systems and application development will enhance InfoRocket's consumer experience to be the easiest and fastest way to get the answers you need." Vishnepolsky's career also includes several years with IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : IBM) in the T.J. Watson Research Center, where from 1983 to 1993, he led the development of several of the Internet's core technologies, including TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. protocol - a pillar of today's Internet. "InfoRocket presents me with the unparalleled opportunity to be involved in the forefront of a revolutionary way to offer and ask for advice," said Vishnepolsky. "My background in developing various applications for business is easily transferable to further developing this compelling and comprehensive site for consumers." About InfoRocket InfoRocket is the person-to-person marketplace for information where you are paid to share your life's experiences with people looking for customized answers or advice. Based in New York's Silicon Alley, InfoRocket is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. backed by venture funding from Prospect Street Ventures, Draper Fisher Jurvetson Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California with affiliate offices in more than 30 cities around the world and over $4.5 billion in capital commitments. and Garage.com. For more information about the company visit our Web site at http://www.inforocket.com or contact Michael Fox at 212-905-0623 and press@inforocket.com. |
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