Electronic Ink Promotes Brian McElaney to Director of Interactive Technology

January 3, 2008

PHILADELPHIA, PA – For 18 years, Electronic Ink has attracted the foremost experts in the field of user-centered design, who apply proven expertise in the areas of Business Analytics, Design, Human Factors, and Technology. Rich Internet technologists, system architects, database professionals and data warehouse experts comprise the company’s Technology team. This team is dedicated to linking user experience, business, and technology. Their platform competencies include Microsoft .NET, JAVA, SAP, XML/XSLT, JavaScript and Ajax, and Flash and Flex.

“Great design doesn’t come to life without technologists who truly ‘get it,’ ” said Harold Hambrose, CEO and Founder of Electronic Ink. “Brian McElaney is just that kind of technologist. He leads his team to truly collaborate with designers and produce superior work for Electronic Ink clients.”

McElaney joined the company in 2006 as Lead Strategist, Interactive Technology. Prior to Electronic Ink, McElaney served as Public Affairs Chief for the Combined Joint Force-Horn in Djbouti, Africa. He developed a system that distributed multimedia material to local media outlets in the Middle East and Africa.

McElaney began his career at the Marine Corps Base in Quantico, VA. He designed technologies for the Public Affairs Department and conducted reviews of digital properties to identify security vulnerabilities and measure effectiveness. He also served as a squad leader for Combat Augmentation Platoon, 1st Marine Division in Camp Commando, Kuwait, where he was responsible for the training and oversight of 38 U.S. Marines.

McElaney received the Marine Corps Certificate of Commendation by the U.S. Central Command for outstanding Web site design and the use of the Internet as a communications vehicle. Other awards include the Joint Service Commendation Medal for Exceptional Service for actions taken during a two helicopter crash/recovery mission in 2006 and in a professional capacity in 2005. He also received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal for the development of a collaborative intranet application for the Marine Corps Operation Test and Evaluation Activity in 1999.

He also co-authored military policy and documents for critical instruction manuals on developing technologies. He graduated from Midland College in Texas.

About Electronic Ink

From its headquarters in Philadelphia – and at offices in New York, London and Raleigh – Electronic Ink improves the design and usability of software applications, enterprise software and browser-based applications. The company’s staff of nearly 80 experts is dedicated to conducting groundbreaking work in data visualization, user interface design, usability and human factors, and business process analytics for an elite client roster. For more than 18 years, the company’s solutions have earned superior results for the world’s most notable brands in energy, financial services, health care, media and government. Across all categories, clients continue to select Electronic Ink for its proven ability to impact efficiency and maximize productivity.