CMTE Members

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Michael Serbinis CMTE Alumnus Email:

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RESEARCH

Areas of Interest

• Evolutionary Computation: Genetic Algorithms, Genetic Programming, Automata
• Neural Networks
• Market Programming and Game Theory
• Cryptography

Research Summary

Jan 98 - 2002
University of Toronto, Toronto ON, Enterprise Free Markets

• Price Optimization in a Multi-Channel Multi-Product Customer Segment-oriented Financial Institution

Jan 97- Mar 97
On the Development of Communities of Commerce on the Internet

• About the development of an Agent-based system to optimize business to business commerce over Corporate Extranets
• Submitted to Genetic Programming 1997, Stanford University

Sept 95 - May 96
Queen's University, Kingston ON, The Sentinel

• Designed a mathematical process to create cryptographically strong keys for electronic commerce over the Internet; developed prototype software

Sept 91 - May 92
McMaster University, Hamilton ON,
SPS PHASE TWO: The Development of a Computer-Controlled High-Temperature Superconductor Propulsion System

• Designed and Developed an alternative turbo pump for the main booster rocket of the Space Shuttle (NASA); Won International awards from NASA, Rockwell Aerospace

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RESUMÉ

Background

Michael Serbinis joined Critical Path in March 2000, and serves as Chief Technology Officer, responsible for research and development, marketing, presales and strategy. Mr. Serbinis has held key operational roles at Critical Path including EVP Engineering, responsible for all aspects of product development, and Chief Security Officer, responsible for all aspects of security.

Prior to joining Critical Path, Mr. Serbinis co-founded DocSpace in 1997 to create a method whereby files could be sent, stored, and shared securely on the Internet with only a web browser. As Chief Technology Officer at DocSpace, he played a crucial strategic and technical role in helping to build and develop the company's core technology.

Prior to DocSpace, Mr. Serbinis worked at Zip2, where he created one of the first Internet search engines, later sold to AltaVista. Before that, Mr. Serbinis worked for Microsoft, where he developed smart network routing technology for very large scale networks. Mr. Serbinis also worked on high-temperature superconductor technology research, recognized internationally by Intel and NASA.

He holds a BSc degree in engineering physics from Queens University and an MSc degree in engineering from the University of Toronto. He is also the author of several patents in the area of Internet security and communications.

Education

Jan 98 to 2002
University of Toronto, Toronto ON
Industrial Engineering (Information Systems) M.Sc.E

Sept 92 to May 96
Queen's University, Kingston ON
Engineering Physics (Electrical Eng. Specialty) B.Sc.E

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Work Experience

Aug 97 - 2000
The docSpace Co., Founder,
Chief Technology Officer

• Architected a secure managed file delivery and storage platform for the Internet
• Developed technology strategy and technology partnerships
• Corporate strategic planning and product strategy
• Internet Security specialist

Oct 96 - Aug 9
Taylor Industrial Software, Edmonton AB,
Intermediate Software Engineer

• Designed and implemented Taylor TrendX and Script Editor
• Part of Taylor Process Window, Workbench design and development teams
• Lead committee that developed a new Performance Review Process
• Selected to sit on a committee to develop in-house Management Training Program

May 96 - Aug 96
Zip2 Corporation, Palo Alto CA,
Search Technology Project Leader

• Designed and implemented search-engine software and system architecture: Windows NT, Internet Information Server, SQL Server
• Designed dynamic HTML protocols 1 year before standardized
• Part of Internet Site Engineering Team
• Implemented Software Engineering Practices e.g. version control, defect control, quality assurance, scheduling

May 93 - Sept 95
Microsoft Canada, Mississauga ON,
Research & Development Engineer

• Researched the use of Genetic Algorithms and Neural Networks in Distributed Telecommunications Routing Systems
• Designed and Developed a prototype Agent-based system
• Invited to Lecture to Microsoft Research, Seattle WA

Feb 95 - Feb 96
Queen's Engineering Society, Kingston ON,
Vice President Finance

• Managed accounting and capital investments of Society
• Developed and Managed Society's $1million budget
• Public relations, policy development, organization restructuring and mission statement development

Sept 93 - Jan 94
Microsoft Canada, Mississauga ON,
Consultant

• Negotiated deal with Queen's Computer Services to replace Borland/WP suite with MS Office for 1^st year Applied Science software package and all 1^st year computer labs

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Professional Skills

Computer Skills:

• Languages: Visual C++, Visual Basic, Java
• OOD Methodologies: Booch, Rumbaugh, and Unified Methods...
• Software Technologies: ActiveX/COM, MFC, Win32, Sockets, SQL, ODBC, HTML, UNICODE
• Professional Development Processes: software design, project management and scheduling, version control, defect tracking, quality control, Web Site design & management, ISO9001 Quality Processes
• Software Products: Windows NT/95, SQL/Exchange Servers, Microsoft Office, Visio Professional, Rational Rose, Purify, SourceSafe, MS Visual C++, IE
• Artificial Intelligence: Genetic/Evolutionary Algorithms and Programming, Neural Networks, Parallel Computing and Massively Multithreaded applications
• Industrial Automation: MMI, PC Control

Other Skills

• Mission Statement Development, Budget Development and Management
• Sensitivity Training, Experienced as an Interviewer
• Accounting Practice
• Development of Corporate Performance Review & Goal Setting Processes, Management Programs

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Achievements and Awards

Recent Achievements

• Engineering Thesis Award, Queen's Engineering Convocation 1996
• Unrivalled Excellence Trophy, Excellence Through Innovations Award, Queen's Engineering Society
• Ontario Engineering Competition, 1^st place(1994), 3^rd place(1995)
• Canadian Engineering Competition, Overall Technical Excellence(1994)

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Associations

• Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), Member In Training
• Association of Computing Machinists (ACM)

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Extracurricular Activities

• Elected to Queen's Applied Science '96 Permanent Year Executive
• Elected Engineering Society Vice President Finance
• Queen's University Solar Vehicle Project
• Development of Telemetry Software
• Board of Directors, Queen's Engineering Society
• Strategic Planning
• Queen's Engineering Competition Chairperson
• Organized a 2 day Conference

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