PureTech Systems Inc. has created a Strategic Advisory Board that is composed of experts in aviation, seaports, military, engineering, computer/video technology and business. The board is designed to provide PureTech leaders strategic business and market insights to help PureTech realize the company’s vision of becoming the market leader in intelligent wide-area surveillance and perimeter protection systems.
, chairman of the advisory board, is a 7-year veteran of the security industry. Prior to joining PureTech Systems, he held the position of Vice President of Business Development at Verint Video Solutions and Director of Global Solutions at Honeywell Homes and Buildings Controls. He also developed and managed the development of mission critical avionics systems at Honeywell for 14 years. He brings a wealth of understanding of software technologies, the security market and its competitors. Larry holds a B.S. in Computer Science Engineering from Arizona State University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix.
is a professional engineer in civil engineering from National University of Ireland (Cork). Mr. Elliott joined Pure Technologies in 1996 as Vice President and since that time has been a critical member of the Senior Management team, most specifically responsible for business development, sales and operations. Prior to joining Pure Technologies, Mr. Elliott was General Manager of Structural Diagnostics Limited, Operations Manager and General Manager of CCD Western Limited and Operations Manager for Cana Construction Limited. Mr. Elliott is also a past President of the Alberta Chapter, American Concrete Institute (ACI).
, a retired Aviation Director, has more than 40 years of experience in the aviation industry, including 30+ years of progressively responsible airport management expertise. His accomplishments encompass overseeing major airport construction and managing capital improvement projects. Throughout his career, Bertholf was strategically involved in the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), serving on numerous committees and as chairman from 1996 to 1997.
is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at M.I.T. where he also leads the Vision Interface Group at the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. His expertise includes computer vision, interactive graphics, and machine learning. He received his Ph.D. and S.M. degrees from the MIT Media Lab in 1996 and 1991, respectively. In 1988, he received a B.S. in engineering from GRASP Robotics Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania.
, who retired as Vice President of Development and Technology at Honeywell Aerospace Electronics in June 2003, cultivated expertise in product engineering, testing, marketing, integration and business growth and development throughout his nearly 40-year career with the company. During the Allied Signal merger, he, as chief engineer, was instrumental in successfully leading Honeywell through the integration process, resulting in a solid revenue-producing product portfolio.
served for 35 years in the public port industry during which he held positions of increasing responsibility in marketing, operations, administration and management at three major U.S. seaports in three different regions (New York/New Jersey, Oakland, Calif. and Port Everglades, FL). He also participated as President/Chair of several major port associations, including the American Association of Port Authorities, U.S. Delegation. His previous experience includes five years in the U.S. Merchant Marine and ocean shipping industry.
