Jerry Smith is the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of a global consulting and training company that specializes in object-oriented technology. He has specialized in software development, objectoriented technology, and management for over 15 years. He is the principle scientist for a long-term, multiproject research effort focusing on the best-practice techniques used to transfer and retain information and knowledge. In a former life, Mr. Smith was a United States Naval Pilot responsible for flying the A6E Intruder.