Steve Simpson

2.  What was the timeframe you worked at Microware?

1989 to 1996

3.  What was your job title(s) and what did you do at Microware?
Marketing Communications Manager and copywriter

4.  What is your most interesting or vivid memory of Microware?

On the road for tradeshows.

5.  What were some of your favorite times at Microware?

On the road for tradeshows.

6.  Have any experiences, skills, or habits that you picked up at Microware made an impact on your life?  Please share them with us. 

The concept creating a theme to power a marketing campaign. The value of treating the fork lift guy well at an exhibit hall. The inner workings of technology builders.

7.  What was your reason for leaving Microware?

Hmmmm...

8.  What have you been doing career-wise since Microware?

Started my own Web development/marketing firm, then became part of Alliance Technologies. Have worked in Web consulting and development, account management, and marketing. Also author a column in the Des Moines Register ("Tech Guy").

9.  Tell us about your family: spouse, significant others, kids, pets, etc.:

Wife Debbie, three daughters (Monica - 16, Shelby - 13, Bailey - 9).

11.  Do you ever see other former Microware employees and do you have their email addresses? Yes, and Yes (but you have them already).