Leonard J. Jowers' Page

HEART

Hear and understand me.

Even if you disagree, please don't make me wrong.

Acknowledge the greatness within me.

Remember to look for my good intentions.

Tell me the truth with compassion.
 
                  --- Managing From the Heart, 1991
                  Hyler Bracey, Roy Trueblood,
                  Jack Rosenblum, Aubrey Sanford

Biographical Information

University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL
Student, 2003 - present.

AuditSoft, Inc., Vestavia Hills, AL
President, 2002 – present.     http://www.AuditSoft.com

Startup in progress.  Management and consulting.  Process Improvement and Software Safety Audits. Programming in Visual C & C++.  Analysis, problem resolution and programming for C-based Digital Signal Processor system.

Imaging Business Machines, LLC, Vestavia Hills, AL
Executive Vice President, 2001 – 2002.   http://www.IBML.com

Supported follow-on software work from CUSC acquisition.  Company representative to the International Color Consortium; chairman of the Communications Working Group; research into implementation of ICC color profiles on company scanner products.  Implemented software to assist in the conversion and control of implementation of other languages in C++ based company software product; implemented Chinese, French.  Short productive stint in charge of Customer Service.  Responsible for the implementation of a new business division, ServiceTrac;  wrote business plans, contracts, operational plans and procedures, marketing material, pro forma, managed small staff during startup.

Computer Utilization Services Corporation, Birmingham, AL (acquired by IBML, April 2001)
President, 1982 - 2001

Designed and implemented microprocessor based products for other companies.  Specialties included custom embedded systems development (Texas Instruments DSPs, Intel 8051 derivatives, Zilog Z-80, Atmel PIC processors).  Applications ranged from low-tech to very high-tech at the time (high-density Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA), flash memory, surface mount, RF, and high speed data buses), from commercial (accounting) to military scientific (high speed acquisition and tracking of  objects in real-time FLIR video input). Personally responsible for all corporate interests and project management of almost all projects with software. Provided technical management of customer personnel, wrote software verification and validation plans. Small staff, but heavy use of consultants.

Amer-O-Matic Corporation, Birmingham, AL (acquired by Computer Entry Systems, 1981)
VP of Operations, 1974-1982

Co-developer of TRP-500 Remittance Processor, leader in the OCR remittance processing marketplace until 1982. (Intel 8080, 8085, assembler & BASIC; PDP-11, RT-11, FORTRAN, assembler & BASIC).  Designed and implemented almost all company software for early years. Complete responsibility for all aspects of company's software efforts, including all software personnel.  Pre-PC general purpose microprocessor computer, OCR-500, using interpretive Microsoft BASIC as an operating system.

LTV Aerospace, Hampton Technical Center, Langley Research Center VA
Unit Supervisor and systems analyst, NASA contractor, 1972-1974

Designer and implementer of several interesting numerical analysis programs. (CDC 6600, FORTRAN, Intel 4004, assembler).  Responsible for all Omega Navigation Studies programs (CDC 6600, SCOPE, KRONOS, FORTRAN, assembler, peripherals assembler, Intel 4004, assembler)  requiring heavy plotting, statistics, time series analysis, microprocessor software design.  Responsible for all Antenna Radiation Pattern programs (CDC 6600, SCOPE, KRONOS, FORTRAN, assembler)  used to perform intense numerical integration and plotting of antenna radiation patterns for space shuttle antenna evaluations, co-author of paper. Supervised other scientific programmers.

Applied Computer Data Services, Inc., Tuscaloosa, AL (defunct circa 1974)
Head of Software Department, 1970-1972

Implementer of General Ledger package (UNIVAC 9200, RPG), Cost Accounting packages (UNIVAC 9200, RPG) . Participated in the development of a pioneer blood sample based, medical diagnosis program for humans (UNIVAC 1108, FORTRAN & assembler). Tracking and management of company projects.  Generation of billing data.

University of Alabama, AL
Graduate Assistant, 1971.

Taught remedial college algebra, part-time.

University of Alabama, AL
Student, 1970-1972.

Master's Degree in Abstract Algebra.   Wrote RPG compiler in partial satisfaction of Master's Thesis, "Compiler Theory." Advisor, Dr. Carl Seebeck.

UNIVAC Information Services Division, BlueBell, PA (now Unisys)
Computer Programmer, 1967,1968,1969-1970

Supported commercial and scientific software on UNIVAC 1108 (EXEC 8, APT, Automatic Programming Tool language; STRESS, STRuctural Engineering System language, FORTRAN payroll, assembler on system issues) then 1110 via UNIVAC 1004. eXtreme Programming implementation of one shot sort for the Census Bureau (UNIVAC 9200 TOS, RPG) [aside: in the same room that a UNIVAC I was running production]. Designed and implemented a 4000 man construction payroll (including union and welfare calculations) in three months (UNIVAC 9400 TOS, RPG).  Implemented punched card based billing in assembler for Wilmington, Delaware on their UNIVAC 1005.  Hollerith card equipment, 90 column round hole punch card equipment, IBM 90 column punch card equipment.

University Computing Center, University of Alabama, AL (now Seebeck Computing Center)
Computer Programmer, 1965-1968 & Student 1965-1969.

Operated and programmed UNIVAC Solid State 80 (BamaBel and FORTRAN) and UNIVAC 1004 (plugboard and GUNI) equipment, programmed UNIVAC 1107 (EXEC II, SLEUTH II assembler and FORTRAN).  Designed and implemented a Swim Meet Scheduling Program (UNIVAC 1107, FORTRAN) presented at 1967 ACM Chapel Hill convention. Converted Regression Analysis Program from UNIVAC Solid State 80 to UNIVAC 1107. Hollerith card keypunches, sorter, card readers, servo drive metal tape.

University of Alabama, AL
Student, 1965-1969.

Bachelor of Science in Arts & Sciences; major in applied mathematics, minor in chemistry.  President of Alabama chapter of Acacia Fraternity, 1967.

Albert G. Parrish High School, Selma, AL (building now houses Selma High School)

Student 1962-1965 http://www.AGParrishHS.org.

http://www.AGParrishHS.org/1965/Seniors/Page42.jpg

Publications

·          Remittance Processor. Jowers, Kennemer, Long, Long, and Babanats. United States Patent 4,126,779. November 1978.

·          Analysis of Radiation Patterns of Reflector Antennas. Kauffman, Croswell, and Jowers. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation (Vol. AP-24 No. 1). January 1976.

·          A Comprehensive Experimental Program for Investigation of Various Omega Operational Modes with Selected Data Analysis Results. Lytle, Bradshaw, and Jowers. 2nd Omega Symposium of the Institute of Navigation. 5 November 1974.

·          Compiler Theory. Jowers. Master's Thesis at the University of Alabama. 1972.

·          Swim Meet, a FORTRAN Program. Jowers. 1967 Chapel Hill ACM Convention.

 

Personal Interests

Computer Programming

          It's what I do. I do recreational programming too. I like Ada the best, but since it is not promoted well in the USA, I opt for Visual BASIC for fun.  

          Except for IBML.com, and now CenterStage-Productions.com. I am webmaster for all the sites referenced on this page.

Soccer

It's the best team sport. I have a D-License (I think I'm too far gone to try for the C). I have coached U-11 Premier, U-12 Recreational Boys, U-12 Recreational Girls, U-14 Recreational and Competitive, U-16 Recreational and Premier.  I implemented and maintain http://www.eBHM.org/soccer/

French

Je ne sais pas pourquoi.

Acting

Because its there. I implemented and maintain  http://www.eBHM.org/theatre/ .

Board of Directors of Garden Variety Shakespeare, 2000.

Co-Founder of CenterStage Productions, 2001.  Board of Directors, 2001-2004. See http://www.CenterStage-Productions.org.

Contact Information

Electronic mail address
        Personal:  LJJowers@uab.edu

Productions

  • Gilligan’s Island, The Musical, Lloyd Schwartz. Centerstage Productions; October 2003, producer.
  • My Fair Lady, Lerner & Loewe. Centerstage Productions; Frank Thompson III, director; June 2003. Alfred P. Doolittle.
  • Oliver!, Lionel Bart. Centerstage Productions; Frank Thompson III, director; December 2002. Dr. Grimwig.
  • Bye, Bye, Birdie. Mike Stewart & Lee Adams. ACTA; Frank Thompson III, director;  September 2002. Mayor Merkle.
  • The Taming of The Shrew, Shakespeare. Park Players; Ted O'Brien, director; August 2002. Baptista.
  • The Music Man. Meredith Willson.  CenterStage Production; Frank Thompson III, director; June 2002. Charlie Cowell.
  • Gigi. CenterStage Production; Frank Thompson III, director; March 2002. M. Duclos.
  • Annie. CenterStage Production; Melissa Bailey, director; November 2001.  Mr. Bumbles.
  • The Hollow. Agatha Christie.  Homewood Library Theatre. Jamie Lawrence, director; October 2001. Sergeant Penny.
  • Anything Goes. CenterStage Production; Frank Thompson III, director; September 2001. producer, FBI.
  • Greater Tuna.  CenterStage Production; Frank Thompson III, director;  August 2001. producer.
  • South Pacific. CenterStage Production; Frank Thompson III, director;  July 2001. producer.
  • Bye, Bye, Birdie. Mike Stewart & Lee Adams. LJCC Theatre; Frank Thompson III, director;  August 2000. Mayor Merkle.
  • Hamlet, Shakespeare. Garden Variety Shakespeare; Clark Vines, director; July 2000. Claudius.
  • Highpoint Conflict, a film; A. Clark Vines, director; June 2000. The Judge.
  • Lend Me a Tenor. LJCC Theatre; Brent Jones, director;  May 2000. Bellhop.
  • Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Tennessee Williams. LJCC Theatre; Frank Thompson III, director;  February 2000. Big Daddy.
  • Julia Caesare, a film, adapted from Shakespeare; A. Clark Vines, director; December 1999. Marellus.
  • Mame. LJCC Theatre; Frank Thompson III, director; November 1999. Ito.
  • Titus Andronicus, Shakespeare. Garden Variety Shakespeare; Ed Casebeer, director; September 1999. Marcus Andronicus.
  • Oliver!, Lionel Bart. LJCC Theatre; Frank Thompson III, director; March 1999. 1st Bow Street Runner.
  • The Threepenny Opera, Bertolt Brecht & Kurt Weill, Birmingham Festival Theatre; Vastine Stabler, director; April 1999. stage manager.
  • The Pajama Game, Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. LJCC Theatre; Frank Thompson III, director; March 1999. Max.
  • The Seasoned Readers troupe. Senior Adult Touring Theatre, 1999.
  • My Fair Lady, Lerner & Loewe. LJCC Theatre; Frank Thompson III, director; November 1998. Selsey Man.
  • The Merry Wives of Windsor, Shakespeare. Garden Variety Shakespeare; Chalethia Williams, director; September 1998. Dr. Caius.
  • The Devil’s Dream, Lee Smith. Southern Playworks; Bess Park Peterson, director; July 1998. Moses Bailey, Ralph Peer, Ernestine Dodd, Federal Agent, Billy Jack Reems.
  • 12th Night, Shakespeare. Garden Variety Shakespeare; Jack Cannon, director; May 1998. Sailor, 1st Officer.
  • King Lear, Shakespeare. Garden Variety Shakespeare; Clay Boyce, director; Summer 1997. Knight, old man, herald.
  • Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare. Garden Variety Shakespeare; Steve Earnest, director; Summer 1997.  Leonato.
  • weekly morning worship skits, Over The Mountain Community Church (OTMCC) Players, 1995.
  • Our Town, Thornton Wilder. The Spotlight Players of East Lake United Methodist Church; Capers Doss, director; 1991.  Constable.
  • A Visit to a Small Planet,  Gore Vidal. Private enterprise; Rusty Ratliff, director; 1965.
  • The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Meredith Willson.  A.G. Parrish H.S.; Florence Ehrensberger, director; 1965. Johnny Brown.
  • The Music Man, Meredith Willson.  A.G. Parrish H.S.; Florence Ehrensberger, director; 1964. Salesman, quartet 2nd tenor.

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