Apropos Software provides high quality software development services for the communications and computer industry. Apropos Software offers extensive expertise in wireless communications, computer graphics, image processing, embedded systems, and interactive media. The principals of Apropos Software began their technical partnership in 1990 with Elite High Technology, Inc., an early developer of multifunctional office products and technologies. In 1995, the principals formed Apropos Software to offer highly skilled, full service software development services.

Principals

Kelvin Ishigo

Kelvin Ishigo has been integrally involved in the software industry for over 20 years.  He has served in the capacities of chief engineer/architect, project lead, and group manager for leading edge corporations of all sizes from large multinationals (Xerox Corporation), to leading edge technology firms (Symbolics, Inc.), to small dynamic product oriented firms.  His range of expertise includes color printing systems development, product oriented embedded systems, Windows software products, host based printing systems/drivers and research oriented design automation systems. His current areas of involvement include UNIX (SUN), and Microsoft’s Windows product development projects.

Mr. Ishigo has received an M.S. in Computer Science from UCLA as well as a B.A. in Quantitative Psychology from UCLA with honors. In addition, Mr. Ishigo holds several U.S. Patents in the area of desktop laser printing.   

Gordon Chen

Gordon Chen has held senior product development and marketing positions at leading high technology companies for over 20 years. He has been responsible for a wide range of successful product launches, including, high resolution laser printers, continuous-tone color printers, desktop computer systems, and multifunctional office products. He begin his career at Xerox Corporation as a software engineer developing advanced computer graphics and computer aided design tools. Throughout his career, he has continued to utilize both his business and technical skills to bring cutting-edge products to market.

Mr. Chen has received a Masters in Business Administration and a B.S. in Math/Computer Science from the University of California, Los Angeles. Mr. Chen is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and the ACM’s Special Interest Group - Computer Graphics.

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