July 2005
Azorus appoints Phil Miles as the Company's new Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
zorus is pleased to announce that Phil Miles has been appointed as the CTO of Azorus Inc. effectively immediately. Phil has over twelve years experience in full life cycle software development methodologies in a variety of both public and private sector industry's, including higher education. He has led and managed development teams using object oriented analysis and design techniques to design and develop applications for client/server and internet based architectures. He has also worked as a software architect under an ISO 9001 registered software quality assurance process for a former national aerospace and defense consulting company.
Starting his career as a software developer, with a focus on relational database system design and development, Phil has used a wide variety of development tools, databases and programming languages. He has demonstrable experience in managing the development of data-driven web applications and e-business/e-commerce systems. Over the years he has developed a strong team leadership and project management skill set, and is a former VP of Solutions Delivery for a Canadian based software development and consulting firm. In this role, he managed delivery and implementation of all software solutions developed in house for various clients throughout Canada and the United States. Part of these responsibilities included the development and implementation of a project management and quality assurance processes for rapid software development.
At Azorus, Phil will be responsible for developing operating plans and policies and short-and long-range company objectives to promote growth within the organization. He leads the planning, development and implementation of enterprise systems and related technology-based product offerings, and provides input and counsel on the evaluation, selection, implementation and maintenance of information systems, ensuring appropriate investment in strategic and operational systems. Along with these tasks, he communicates strategic IT plans, policies and technology trends to management and professional staff, and provides responsive advice, counsel, education and service concerning IT issues and trends in the IT industry to the company's higher education clients. Phil will work closely with Azorus clients to ensure the company continues to meet the needs of its customers and to provide unparalleled support and service.
Educated in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Phil attended Dalhousie University, where he attained his Bachelor of Science, with an advanced double major in Computer Science and Physics.
For more information please contact Stephen MacDonald, CEO or to reach Phil directly at Azorus Inc. call toll free 1-866-746-4500.
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- 10 / 2007: St. Francis Xavier University, Canada's top Undergraduate University now top of class at High School Recruiting Events
- 08 / 2007: St. Francis Xavier University, Canada's #1 Undergraduate University Continuing its tradition of Innovation with Digital Recruit from Azorus Inc.
- 06 / 2007: Digital Recruit Released to the Higher Ed Market
- 02 / 2007: Students Choose Ryerson. Applications Up 17.5%
- 11 / 2006: The winner of the lobster contest is Louis D. Hunt, Jr. from NC State University
- 09 / 2006: Azorus Continues Its Rapid Growth With 2 New Colleges Signing On
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- 07 / 2006: 2 Colleges Select Azorus CRM Suite for Higher Education
- 04 / 2006: Azorus awarded the master contract for the State of Washington
- 04 / 2006: Read The University of North Carolina Greensboro customer profile.
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- 04 / 2004: Franklin Pierce chooses Azorus
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- 01 / 2004: Dr. Jim Black joins Azorus Advisory Board
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Archived Events
- 08 / 2008: Azorus will be attending CASE Europe 2008, [August 25-29]
- 06 / 2008: Azorus Hospitality Suite/Sweet Event in Halifax, Nova Scotia. June 26
- 10 / 2006: AARACO's 16th Annual Strategic Enrollment Management Conference
- 10 / 2006: NACAC 2006 National Conference in Pittsburg
- 09 / 2006: The CASE Europe Annual Conference 2006
- 11 / 2005: Azorus Inc. to Attend 15th Annual AACRAO SEM Conference
- 09 / 2005: Azorus is the Platinum Sponsor of the CASE Europe 2005 Annual Conference
