Alan Kotok
4521 N. 41st St
Arlington, VA 22207USA
+1 202-326-8965 (office)
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Web: http://www.technewslit.com/
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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
September 1981 - May 1982
 
MSc Public Communications
Boston University
September 1967 - June 1969
 
BA Journalism
University of Iowa
September 1963 - June 1967
 

Professional Experience

Managing Editor
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
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
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
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
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
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.

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