Instructor in How To Pitch A Linux Sale, Adelstein is CIO of Bynari, Inc., Linux reseller and integration consultants, based in Dallas. He is a featured commentator on Radio Wall Street's Linux League every Friday at 1 p.m. EST. (Click here for archived shows.)
Adelstein brought together two companies in the first quarter of this year to form Bynari Inc. As CIO, he operates as the chief technology officer and deal maker. The grandson of Joseph Meyer, originator of the modern supermarket and a patent holder on much of the equipment that powers it, Mr. Adelstein says he "grew-up thinking like an entrepreneur." In 1979, he developed the first comprehensive accounting system, Client Accounting System (CAS), written strictly for microprocessors. One of the first applications built on Microsoft BASIC, CAS became the platform for numerous systems marketed today.
In 1987, he merged his company, WPRC, a securities firm, with the Home Shopping Network to develop interactive cable TV applications, including securities trading engines used on the Internet today. He began his consulting career in 1989, specializing in interactive systems. For the past 10 years, he has operated as a value-added systems integrator.
Tom is a prolific writer. He has written 11 books, including several developed as curriculum for the Texas Society of CPAs and the University of North Texas, Professional Development Institute.
He holds numerous certifications, including that of CPA, and four Microsoft Certified Professional designations as well as specialties in network security and knowledge management.
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