PANGOLIN - Key Persons
Alex Dou (Dou Yi) is the director of the China Branch Office located in Guangzhou, China. He received a honors degree in Business English from the Guangdong University of Foreign Studies.
Before joining Pangolin, Alex formerly worked for LFI International. He has extensive computer knowledge from working with computer sales, maintenance, server administration and serving as the Minister for the Network and Information Department (NID) of the school of Business English at Guangdong University.
Alex is responsible for sales, customer support, dealer relations, translations, forecasting, and general operations within China.
Alexey Sinitsyn received a degree from the Kharkov Air-Space University. His specialties include computers, computing algorithms, computing systems and networks.
Alexey has written software for a variety of applications including scientific research, nuclear power plant diagnostics, DMX light controllers and laser controllers. Alexey has been working on Laser controllers since 1998 and working on mobile messaging software since 2001.
Alexey is currently the lead programmer on many of Pangolin's projects, including Lasershow Designer peripheral programs and Interactive Messaging Unlimited.
Dieter Burkard has studied computers starting in 1983. Since that time he has gained experience in the design of computer electronics and related hardware, and also in computer software using various assembly language variants, C/C++, Delphi and Visual Basic. He has been programming for laser display systems since 1991 and has worked for one of the largest laser companies in Germany. Dieter's current tasks include assembly language programming for the QM2000, and work on the QM2000.NET.
Justin Perry is Pangolin's Chief Operating Officer. He oversees the company�s general business, financial, and marketing efforts. In addition, he has assisted in the expansion of the Pangolin�s distribution networks, working with clients around the world to expand the markets served by Pangolin�s laser-display and text messaging products.
Justin is an alumnus of the University of Central Florida�s School of Business Administration, where he studied Marketing and Finance. His internships included working with the national automotive firm J & L Marketing, where he participated in designing, developing and launching automotive marketing campaigns for companies including BMW, Mercedes Benz, Jaguar, Chrysler, and General Motors.
In addition to his current role at Pangolin, Justin was also elected to the International Laser Display Association�s Board of Directors and also serves in the association�s marketing department, currently as its chairman. He has had articles published in industry publications including MONDO DR, TPI magazine, and Lighting and Sound America.
Justin started his first business at age 17, and has a true passion for marketing and international business strategic partnerships and enjoys collaborating with companies around the world to help grow the laser industry. When not working, Justin and his wife Saori often spend time enjoying Florida�s active outdoor lifestyle.
William R. Benner Jr. is President and CTO of Pangolin Laser Systems. As President, he sets the general strategic direction for the company and oversees all aspects of company operations. As CTO, he is in charge of all hardware and software development as well as research for new products and new directions for the entire laser display industry.
In addition to having received more than 20 international awards for technical achievement, products invented by William and manufactured by Pangolin are currently used by some of the best-known entertainment and technology companies in the world, including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, DreamWorks pictures, Boeing, Samsung and Lawrence Livermore Labs.
William holds numerous issued and pending US and International Patents, and has received personal letters of commendation from U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Florida Governor Bob Graham. He has articles published in the SMPTE Journal, The Laserist, LaserFX, EDN magazine and Motorola's Embedded Connection magazine, and is co-author of the best-selling business novels Game Changers, Win, and The Only Business Book You'll Ever Need. William has also been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX television affiliates.
Beyond his work at Pangolin, William also served for five years as a member of the board of directors of the International Laser Display Association (ILDA) as well as serving for seven years as ILDA's Technical Committee Chairman. He also contributed expertise to outside companies including NEOS, Cambridge Technologies, RMB Miniature Bearings and many others.