Tony De Vita
My basic background was in mathematics. Having received a B.S. summa cum laude, from Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. My first job was with Bell Telephone Labs in Holmdel, New Jersey during which time I received a M.S. degree (GPA 4.0/4.0) from Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ.. The next ten years were spent at IBM Endicott, NY in what can be best characterized as a position specializing in data management and network support except for a company sponsored sabbatical in 1983-85 at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia earning a Master’s of Science in Engineering. At Data General (1988-93), I was a project manager in the transaction processing product area, a porting manager for Ingres, and on-site representative at Oracle WHQ in Redwood Shores, CA. The 1990’s can be best characterized as working with database products: Ingres, Oracle and Informix, in a variety of roles these Corporations had with their hardware partners including porting, high end Fortune 100 company support, trade show content development, staff training, and consulting. I have some experience in SAP and Oracle applications having spent some time at SAP AG HQ in Walldorf, Germany and many years at Orcale HQ in Redwood Shores. At Intel, I was part of the Intel IA-32 C/C++ Compiler Team.
From 2002 on, while still maintaining a consulting practice, I became involved in business activities. In one case revitalizing an art gallery and in taking another company from concept to deployment.
In 2006, I was asked by the new Governor of the Pueblo of Nambé if I would serve as his Senior Advisor (2007-08). I was involved in researching Tribal history, cultural preservation activities, grant writing and administration.
In 2009, the then former Governor and I started Nambe Waterfalls Horseback Riding Company, LLC.
Latest Articles
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The Development of the Western Calendar
Although shrouded in an undocumented past, the calendar has developed to a point of being a relatively accurate reflection of the solar year.
Oct 26, 2010
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Gods of the Ancient Western World
The focus here is on the early religions which would have an impact on the later cultures of Egypt, Greece, and Rome in how they are similar yet different.
Oct 1, 2010
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The Woman Who Wanted Her Dishes Done Right Built a Dishwasher
Josephine Cochrane was not a housewife bogged down with chores but was tired of her servants breaking her fine china. She invented a practical dishwasher.
Sep 29, 2010
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S.O.S. : "Save Our Saucepans": How a Gimmick Becomes a Product
This article looks at an advertising gimmick for a product which in the end became the product itself.
Sep 29, 2010
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From Whale Oil to Vaseline: The Invention of a Household Product
The obsolescence of a trade, practice, or profession is a good reason to find something new to do to leverage on previous knowledge or skills.
Sep 29, 2010
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Avon Calling: The First Avon Lady was a Man
What most people would never guess is that the founder of Avon Products, Inc., now touting the motto "The Company for Women ", was a man, David McConnell.
Sep 28, 2010
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Top 10 Italian Regional Cook Books: Like a Trip to Italy Itself
Italian varies considerably in the various regions. These top ten cooking guides would give the home chef an encylopedia of what it is to cook Italian.
Sep 28, 2010
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James Patterson and Andrew Gross: 2nd Chance – A Book Review
This is the second crime novel in what has become known as the Patterson's "Woman's Murder Club" series where the club takes on a serial killer.
Sep 28, 2010
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Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void
This article looks at some of the key elements presented in the book "Packing for Mars", which looks at some of the challenges in training for space travel.
Sep 28, 2010
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10 Tips for Saving Money at the Gas Pump
The article discusses several tips which are no cost or low cost in saving money at the gas pumps.
Sep 27, 2010
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