FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MultiValue Web Development Pioneers Form Sierra Bravo Corporation to Offer Low-Cost Web Solutions to Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, October 13, 2003 — Newly formed Sierra Bravo Corporation is dedicated to serving businesses using MultiValue systems, such as Universe, Unidata, D3, mv.Base, jBASE and mv.Enterprise by offering cost-effective web-integration solutions.
Founders Luke Bucklin, Michael Derheim and Michael Schmidt are pioneers in web application development for MultiValue systems with hundreds of successfully completed web site integration projects on Windows and Unix environments over the past several years.
“A lot has changed in the web development arena over the past couple of years. There are more free software options for businesses that want to allow their web site users real-time access to the data and applications on their production systems. We want to help businesses leverage these options, allowing them to expand their web presence in tough economic times,” says Luke Bucklin, President of Sierra Bravo Corporation.
“The three of us have created so many success stories by working together in providing inventive solutions to our customers. I feel that our diverse, yet highly complimentary skill sets will make Sierra Bravo an industry leader,” says Michael Derheim, Vice President of Sierra Bravo Corporation.
About Luke Bucklin Bucklin has been involved in the MultiValue community since 1989, when he began developing software for manufacturing companies. In 1997 he formed Verity Data Corporation which was sold to Infinetivity in 1999. Most recently he has been Sales Director for Zumasys, a leading MultiValue systems and technology provider based in Lake Forest, CA.
About Michael Derheim Derheim has an extensive background in Internet technology and has been developing interactive web sites in MultiValue environments for Infinetivity since 1997. Most recently he has served as Director of Internet Services for Pixius Communications, the new owner of Infinetivity. Michael Derheim, a certified Oracle DBA, is an expert in MultiValue database applications as well as many other mainstream databases and programming environments.
About Michael Schmidt Schmidt has been developing database-driven web applications in a variety of software environments, including Pick BASIC, Java, Oracle, Active Server Pages and PHP. Schmidt is also a certified Oracle DBA and has most recently been a Project Manager for Pixius Communications. More information about Sierra Bravo Corporation can be found on the web at http://www.sierra-bravo.com.
Company Information
Sierra Bravo Corporation
9201 E. Bloomington Freeway
Bloomington, MN 55420
Phone: (952) 948-1211
Fax: (952) 948-1611
Website: www.sierra-bravo.com
About Sierra Bravo Corporation
Sierra Bravo Corporation is a software development company focused on helping organizations to improve efficiency while maximizing their investment in existing training, processes, and technology. Founded in 2003 by three innovative programmers, Sierra Bravo has grown to more than 50 people by helping companies strengthen their business through technical solutions. We provide full technology partnerships to small and medium enterprises, including web development services, custom programming, and hardware and software sales and support. If you want your organization to work smarter, work with Sierra Bravo. Visit us online at www.sierra-bravo.com.
Media Contacts
Luke Bucklin
President
Office: (952) 948-1211 x 1011
Cell: (612) 282-1043
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Mark Hurlburt
Director of Marketing
Office: (952) 948-1211 x 1018
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