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Thomas J. Aird, Ph.D.
TomAird@maxthis.com
Biographical Sketch
Dr. Aird's experience prior to co-founding WTI includes
many years as Senior Vice President of Product Development at IMSL. A major part of Dr.
Aird's career has centered on:
- The development of the IMSL Library-a collection of 1000
Fortran 77 subroutines in mathematics and statistics. Dr. Aird contributed in several ways
to the building of this library into a world leading product used by scientists,
engineers, and professional business people throughout the world.
- He designed and programmed many subroutines including linear
and nonlinear equation solvers; managed the development group with responsibility for
planning, design, programming, documentation, product support and the delivery of software
product masters.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL
AWARDS
- Bachelor of Arts with honors in Mathematics from Olivet
College, Olivet Michigan.
- Master of Science in Mathematics from the University Of
Michigan.
- Ph.D. in Computer Science from Purdue University. His thesis
topic was "Computational Solution of Global Nonlinear Least Squares
Problems," under Professor John R. Rice.
- Dr. Aird was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award by
Purdue University School of Science in April 1993 and is a member of the School of Science
Dean's Advisory Council.
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