LC Design is a very small company composed of some very smart individuals. I was first approached by them a couple years ago about working on some of their ideas for increasing the efficiency of CAD. After a discussion with the founders I knew right away that they were on to something big. For years I had been using my role in SQA to shape user workflow. Technically PD is the one that makes all UI decisions, but I have a penchant for recognizing how users will view a system and through a combination of discussion and bug writing I was always able to get a user interface to be the best it could be. Their ideas were not just going to streamline user workflow they were going to revolutionize it.
So I threw my hat into their ring and started doing software development for them. At the time it seemed risky, in hindsight it seems extremely risky. Times were good when we started, but within twelve months the world economy was in free fall and all bets were off. I never gave up hope though. I knew that the ideas were great and that we had the right team for proving how good they were.
Well that gamble finally paid off when our technology was purchased by one of the major CAD players. The deal closed out on my birthday no less and it could not have been a better birthday present. The best part about the purchase is that it now gives me the opportunity to find the next great idea I believe in and bring it to fruition. Like my marathon training, you have to keep your eye both in the present and on your goal. Perseverance today pays off tomorrow.
I am certainly excited to find the next big career project in my life and make it a reality!
