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SKKY.Net               Measuring and Reducing the Footprint of Business Travel

Skky.net principals have a rich background in travel software systems, as well as data analysis and emissions tracking systems. They have combined this expertise to create the first accurate, objective business emissions travel monitor designed for corporate wide analysis.

David Dietrich:
David is a technology systems provider for the travel industry, developing travel management software for railroads, airline travel and hotels. His numerous software products (over 45) interface with the world’s five largest commercial travel databases, providing value and lower costs to travelers globally.

In addition to his travel industry work, David pioneered the design of other related software products. The web-based emissions calculator (www.emissionscalc.com) was developed for use by business and residential clients. SkyEyes, used currently at the Beijing Airport and other Chinese transportation centers, is a facial recognition tool using real-time video feeds.

David has served as an adjunct professor at California State University San Bernardino, teaching graduate courses on all levels of Internet E-Commerce. He has also created and implemented Total Quality Management and ISO 9001 software certification for companies looking to become world-class manufacturers and service providers.

He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and is a trained emergency radio operator and first responder with the Newport Beach City Fire Department.

Jonathan Gael:
Jonathan Gael is a Cofounder responsible for partner licensing, marketing, consortium building and fund raising. Prior to joining Ether2’s founding team, Gael spent 10 years in SMB, as well as enterprise sales and partner development. Gael is also the owner and manager of Flortech, offering "green" flooring solutions, and responsible for developing and executing all facets of the sales and marketing strategy.

Previously, Gael served as Director of Major Accounts for Panda Software International, Gael built relationships with clients such as the Defense Contract Management Agency, the purchasing arm of the Department of Defense, and Los Angeles County Medical Center. Earlier, Gael was a Partner at the management consulting firm, Unfair Advantage, Inc. White at UAI, Gael worked with the senior partners of global law firms such as Pillsbury Winthrop, Coudert Brothers and Latham Watkins, building their internal programs for client development through relationship management programs. Gael also served as a Major Account Representative, winning President’s Council Awards for being one of the company’s top performers at both Nextel Communications and Teligent Communications.

Sean Tack:
Sean has provided software and development support for numerous travel agency support systems. His clients include American Express, Travelocity, Navigant International. He, with partner David Dietrich, developed the hotel booking tool (HRM, Hotel Rate Manager) for CNG Travel that integrates web-based hotel bookings into a travel agency’s legacy global distribution system (GDS). He has integrated web service communications for the Sabre reservation system and is an expert in web-based travel management systems.