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SUMMARY: 

Leadership Roles

ExpLore Reasoning Systems (ERS) is a rapidly expanding software
consulting firm servicing clients in the mid-Atlantic region. We
build high-performance, distributed expert systems for
mission-critical applications. Current applications include
systems for:

. automated loan-processing 
. financial planning 
. automated differential diagnosis 
. program scheduling systems 

ERS, Inc. is an employee-centered company comprised of 
exceptionally skilled professionals who have created an
enlightened, productive environment in which to solve
interesting problems. ERS offers an outstanding salary structure
based upon hours worked, not hours "donated". We work with
clients who respect our skills, recommendations, and autonomy.

Sound like you share our ethos? Contact us!

ERS' offices are located in McLean, Virginia, near Washington,
DC. Client support is accomplished largely on-site.


BACKGROUND:

ExpLore Reasoning Systems provides complete solutions for
heterogeneous computing environments. We help our clients attain
a superior competitive position via selected process-automation
technologies. Our specialties include:

. CORBA- and I-net-based object-oriented architectures 
. rule-based implementations of dynamic policy 
. interaction with legacy databases

Strong relationships with blue-chip, financial sector clients
have led to a history of steady growth with continual openings
for self-directing professional staff. 

ERS's goal is to offer the best employment environment possible.
We emphasize:

. interesting work with regular exposure to different and 
  evolving technologies
. close association with our clientele and end users
. a highly competitive compensation package, including full 
  benefits, overtime pay, and relocation expenses 
  reimbursement. 

As a result we have attracted a staff of highly-experienced
system-construction superstars who quickly assume leadership
positions on their projects.

As a member of ERS you will be involved with all aspects of
system development, from requirements elicitation through
production rollout.  Most positions require excellent coding
skills and the ability to guide the client through their first
use of rule-based or distributed-object systems.


POSITIONS OPEN

4+ positions are open. All positions are for current, stable
projects in a small-team atmosphere. All involve expert systems
development and distributed systems for the financial domain. 

. 2+ positions are open for experienced rule-based system 
  developers, preferably with some familiarity with 
  distributed systems.
. 2+ positions are open for possibly somewhat less 
  experienced candidates with distributed systems skills.

Candidates with strong rule-based system development skills will
have an excellent opportunity to learn more about distributed
systems -- and vice versa. We welcome the opportunity to grow
smart, technically capable people.

1) Candidates with Rule-based Systems focus

Responsibilities:

. Overall: Knowledge elicitation and knowledge engineering 
  to augment an existing, large (1/2 million lines), fully 
  automated, decision aid in the mortgage lending domain. 
. Primary development tool is ART Enterprise in a 
  distributed UNIX environment.
. Requirements formulation; user community feedback.
. Data modeling, design.
. Aid in embedding rule engine within DCE server.
. Integration with legacy systems; development of new services. .
Performance testing and enhancements.

Qualifications (Required):

. 5-10 years industry experience.
. Rule-based system and shell experience (e.g., CLIPS, OPS, 
  ART).
. C/C++, UNIX, RDBMS, data modeling.

Qualifications (Desired):

- MS or PhD in Computer Science.
- Experience with ART-IM or ART Enterprise.
- Experience with development of distributed systems 
  (i.e., DCE, CORBA, RPC, three-tiered architectures).

2) Candidates with Distributed Systems focus

Responsibilities:

. Overall: Software and systems development for distributed 
  expert systems environment. Augment an existing, large (1/2
  million lines), fully automated, decision aid in the mortgage
  lending domain. Distributed UNIX environment.
. Requirements formulation; user community feedback
. Data modeling, design.
. Embed rule engine within DCE server.
. Integration with legacy systems; development of new services. .
Performance testing and enhancements.

Qualifications (Required):

. 2+ years industry experience.
. C/C++, UNIX, RDBMS (e.g., Sybase), data modeling.
. Experience with development of distributed systems 
  (i.e., DCE, CORBA, RPC, three-tiered architectures).

Qualifications (Desired):

. MS or PhD in Computer Science.
. Rule-based system and shell experience (e.g., CLIPS, OPS, 
  ART).


TO APPLY:

ExpLore Reasoning Systems has arranged for contract recruitment
services to be provided by Chad Thomas at  FrontRunners, Inc.
Chad specializes in AI, UI, distributed systems, and other
advanced technologies, and runs FrontRunners as a low-volume,
relationship-oriented search firm.

Please contact ExpLore Reasoning Systems initially via 
Chad Thomas, as follows:

WHAT TO SEND:
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and 
an accompanying cover letter/note.

HOW TO SEND IT:
If you can, digitally. ASCII e-mail is preferred, so we can more
easily confer about your materials. Subject: ERS. Please fax only
if you have no other alternative.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
All candidacies will be given careful consideration, and will be
treated with strictest confidentiality. We will contact you at
the earliest opportunity following your expression of interest.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 

Chad Thomas (Contract Recruiter for ExpLore Reasoning Systems)
FrontRunners, Inc. 
508 Virginia Avenue 
Alexandria, VA  22302-2911

(703) 549-0125 voice
(703) 549-0126 fax [if busy, call ahead]
cthomas@access.digex.net

FrontRunners, Inc. specializes in Interactive and Networked
Multimedia, Human-Computer Interface, Artificial Intelligence,
and related applied research and development positions.
FrontRunners is located in the greater Washington, D.C.
metropolitan area, and recruits for a nationwide client base.
Since 1987.


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