Jonathan J Bloom, Principal

Jonathan Bloom has over 20 years experience in the management, definition, design, development and marketing of multidisciplined leading edge technical products. Most recently he was cofounder and Vice President Engineering of WIDAX Corporation, a developer of next generation Broadband Fixed Wireless Internet Access Systems.  

Prior to Widax he founded NetPlus Technology, Inc. a developer of network based software and provider of engineering and management consulting services. He has guided semiconductor equipment manufacturers in the development of innovative, world-class equipment. This includes the development of Flat Panel Steppers, Ion Implanters, Stencil Printers, Fluid Dispensing equipment and BGA Array assembly equipment.

From 1988 to 1994 at Interactive Video Systems, Inc., Mr. Bloom, in his capacity as the Vice President of Engineering, oversaw a team of electrical, mechanical, optical and software engineers.  His team developed both Optical and Scanning Electron Microscope based Wafer Metrology Tools used in the semiconductor industry.  While with the company, he was responsible for merging and restructuring an acquisition into the parent organization.

 From 1980 to 1987 at Interaction Systems, Inc. Mr. Bloom served in several capacities for this developer and manufacturer of touch screen technology.  As Vice President of Product Development, Mr. Bloom was awarded a patent in touch screen technology and directed the design of a family of new products built on the company's proprietary technology.  Prior to directing engineering, he managed the marketing and sales effort and developed the company strategy to focus on the touch sensor component market.

 Mr. Bloom began his career in 1978 as a Software Engineer at Raytheon Company and later moved to Computer Devices, Inc.  He received a BA and MA from Brandeis University.