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Aasun has been working with computers since the VIC 20 in 1981, and has built up over 15 years of professional technology experience in educational, marketing, business and non-profit environments. While getting his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Anthropology at USC, he worked in USC’s Business School’s Computer labs—training students and faculty in business application usage—Aasun was active in holding Internet training seminars at USC’s state-of-the-art Leavey Library. While at USC he also developed the first websites and online communities for many student groups. Being a part of the birth of the public Internet and quickly saw its potential and chose not to go to Medical School, but to continue his path along the Internet. After graduation, he took his skills into the advertising and marketing world where he became a technology leader building internet-based business tools, including online marketing and branding strategies, web application development, content management systems, e-commerce and online community development. Working with The Phelps Group, Young & Rubicam/WCJ and US Interactive for clients that included: Toshiba, Roland Corporation, Panasonic, Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Clorox, Brita, Taco Bell, adidas America, American Express, Universal and Farmers Insurance, Aasun compiled a wide range of experience. After the burst of the dot-com bubble, Aasun provided consulting services to a variety of companies and organizations. After a short time, both he and GLAAD (The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) created the Director of Technology position and he joined the organization shortly before the start of GLAAD’s Digital Initiative. During his 3 years as GLAAD’s Director of Technology, he actively shepherded GLAAD’s strategic technology direction, including developing GLAAD’s community action Web site and CRM database application software as well as creating GLAAD’s first Technology Department to support the continued growth of the organization. Since 2003, Aasun has been a partner with Robb Ottenhoff at Ottenhoff Consulting, LLC where he applies his experience and expertise creating customized technology solutions for a variety of clients. With his wide-based experience in small- and large-scale projects and unique brand- and marketing-focused technology sensibilities, and high-level project management skills, he is able to quickly size up options and determine the best fit (value, technology, implementation) for their clients. Ottenhoff Consulting partners with its clients to develop internet applications specifically tailored to clients’ needs and success goals.

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