About the Authors

Matthew Katzer created KAMIND in 1998 to supply solutions using Microsoft and Intel Technologies for small- and medium-size businesses. Prior to creating KAMIND, he worked for Intel Corporation for 17 years, managing engineering development and IT projects. After leaving Intel, he pursued the development of technology-related inventions and holds 19 domestic and international patents in related areas. Katzer’s focus with cloud solutions started in 2009, looking at ways that businesses could improve productivity and reduce operating costs. He holds a B.S.E.E. from the University of Michigan and an Executive M.B.A. from the University of Oregon.

Don Crawford brings more than 40 years of experience in database systems, online systems, networks and security, business and project management, and strategic planning. He has worked for large and small companies and organizations, including local government in Oregon, Software AG, First Interstate Bancorp (now Wells Fargo), Tektronix, CACI, Oregon Health & Science University, and LocalDial. He built a consulting business supporting industries such as hospitals and medical organizations, technology companies, service companies, startups, and nonprofits. Crawford is a partner in KAMIND.