Alan Kotok
4521 N. 41st
St
Arlington, VA 22207USA
Arlington, VA 22207USA
+1
202-326-8965 (office)
Summary
Alan Kotok is a Washington, DC-based editor,
reporter, and writer on science, technology,
business, and public policy. Kotok has written or
co-authored three books, one e-book, and numerous
articles appearing in print and online.
Education & Affiliations
Graduate certificate
Technology of Management
American University
American University
September 1981 - May 1982
MSc Public
Communications
Boston University
Boston University
September 1967 - June 1969
BA Journalism
University of Iowa
University of Iowa
September 1963 - June 1967
Professional Experience
Managing
Editor
Science Careers, Washington, DC
Science Careers, Washington, DC
August
2003 - Present
Direct editorial production and related
technology resources of Science magazine's
careers Web site, including GrantsNet, its
science funding database.
Director of
Publishing
Data Interchange Standards Association, Alexandria, Virginia
Data Interchange Standards Association, Alexandria, Virginia
October
1999 - June 2003
Directed DISA's print and electronic
publications, including daily news wire, weekly
newsletters, monthly bulletin, white papers,
technical reports, print and electronic standards
publications, and online standards registry. Also
served as DISA's Director of Education, and
standards manager for the OpenTravel Alliance, a
major client.
Vice President,
Electronic Business
Graphic Communications Association, Alexandria, Virginia
Graphic Communications Association, Alexandria, Virginia
April
1990 - October 1999
Directed technical, standards, and educational
programs in data exchange for continuous
improvement of business processes in the
electronic and print publishing industries.
Directed development of electronic data
interchange (EDI) specifications for production
management and inventory control in publishing
and printing industries, involving advertising
agencies, publishing companies, printers, and
paper mills. Developed GCA's first Web site, and
served as editor of a daily graphic
communications industry news digest on the site.
President
Overseas Technology Inc., Arlington, Virginia
Overseas Technology Inc., Arlington, Virginia
1987 - 1990
Founded export company specializing in marketing
U.S. computer software in Europe and Asia.
Developed comprehensive export promotion
programs, including redesign of products to
better fit overseas cultural and business
practices.
Director,
Computer Services
Aurora Associates Inc., Washington, DC
Aurora Associates Inc., Washington, DC
1985 - 1987
Directed systems development and management
services for consulting firm, managing new and
existing contracts in law enforcement,
international broadcasting, government
accounting, and education. Generated over
$500,000 in new business.
Chief, Technology
Planning Staff
United States Information Agency , Washington, DC
United States Information Agency , Washington, DC
1969 - 1984
Organized development and deployment of systems
to upgrade international agency's programs for
press, publications, and broadcasting. Served on
technical and administrative assignments in the
U.S., Middle East, Africa, and Japan.