Endorsements
Role: Managing Director Decision Concepts Ltd
Top qualities: Great Results, High Integrity, Creative
“Through years of working with David I have learned to know him as a professional with a thorough but creative approach to develop new ideas and overcome the challenges of working with new technology. He combines the hard task of out of the box thinking with the ability to structure the work required to deliver these as real results. This combined quality is not always easy to find.
David worked for me as a project manager on a project aimed to deliver forward looking collaboration solutions to Statoil operations. This as part of the planning for a world class onshore/offshore operations centre for majority of operations at the Norwegian continental shelf. The centre is now being built to house 15+ fields centres with integrated operations as their main work process.
In the time of David's employment I was the project leader for the overall planning of the 1000 workplace facility/office space of this centre.
To plan such a centre it is required to be forward looking in terms of ways of working and tools that support these. David delivered innovative plans and managed a laboratory prototyping several world first solutions in this domains. These solution now provide a solid platform for Statoil's ongoing specifications and purchasing of solutions in this domain.
Through his work David had to represent Statoil with our vendors. This was delivered with the highest integrity and objectiveness, securing Statoil procurement strategies going forward.
As a colleague I have come to know David as a hard working professional but with an always positive attitude. He creates a great atmosphere in the teams he lead and with his colleagues in general.
Davids vast experience and contact network in the industry is also an asset I came to appreciate highly.”
Gjert Anders Gjertsen, Project Leader Statoil, September 15, 2011
Hired David as a IT Consultant between 2006 and 2010
Top qualities: Great Results, High Integrity, Creative
“Through years of working with David I have learned to know him as a professional with a thorough but creative approach to develop new ideas and overcome the challenges of working with new technology. He combines the hard task of out of the box thinking with the ability to structure the work required to deliver these as real results. This combined quality is not always easy to find.
David worked for me as a project manager on a project aimed to deliver forward looking collaboration solutions to Statoil operations. This as part of the planning for a world class onshore/offshore operations centre for majority of operations at the Norwegian continental shelf. The centre is now being built to house 15+ fields centres with integrated operations as their main work process.
In the time of David's employment I was the project leader for the overall planning of the 1000 workplace facility/office space of this centre.
To plan such a centre it is required to be forward looking in terms of ways of working and tools that support these. David delivered innovative plans and managed a laboratory prototyping several world first solutions in this domains. These solution now provide a solid platform for Statoil's ongoing specifications and purchasing of solutions in this domain.
Through his work David had to represent Statoil with our vendors. This was delivered with the highest integrity and objectiveness, securing Statoil procurement strategies going forward.
As a colleague I have come to know David as a hard working professional but with an always positive attitude. He creates a great atmosphere in the teams he lead and with his colleagues in general.
Davids vast experience and contact network in the industry is also an asset I came to appreciate highly.”
Gjert Anders Gjertsen, Project Leader Statoil, September 15, 2011
Hired David as a IT Consultant between 2006 and 2010
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
“David is a very enthusiastic and visionary person that’s I always have enjoyed working with.
His insight in technologies and ideas about how develop new solutions are nothing but brilliant.
I wish I get the pleasure to work with him for the coming years.
Magne Arne Brekke, CEO, The BB Visual Group” September 9, 2011
Hired David as a Business Consultant in 2006
“David is a very enthusiastic and visionary person that’s I always have enjoyed working with.
His insight in technologies and ideas about how develop new solutions are nothing but brilliant.
I wish I get the pleasure to work with him for the coming years.
Magne Arne Brekke, CEO, The BB Visual Group” September 9, 2011
Hired David as a Business Consultant in 2006
Manager Advanced Visualisation - Media Fusion Project Leader, SGI
“David is an enthusiastic and visionary person. What is unique, in my experience, is that David is always looking for practical ways to use innovative solutions to help companies reach their goals. David is a very good presenter and a fun and inspiring person to work with as well.” January 14, 2010
Ralph van der Pols, Account manager, SGI
worked with David at SGI together on account development
Now: New Business Sales at Genalice BV
“David is an enthusiastic and visionary person. What is unique, in my experience, is that David is always looking for practical ways to use innovative solutions to help companies reach their goals. David is a very good presenter and a fun and inspiring person to work with as well.” January 14, 2010
Ralph van der Pols, Account manager, SGI
worked with David at SGI together on account development
Now: New Business Sales at Genalice BV
“I have been fortunate enough to work with David on a range of projects from highly complex technical deployments through to groundbreaking innovation and strategic design.
David is a true innovator in the visualisation industry who has genuinely helped to shape it. David's ability to think through a technology challenge and formulate unique solutions is second to none. I very much hope to have the chance to work with David again in the future.” February 14, 2007.
Rob Jenkins, Professional Services Director UK MEA, Silicon Graphics
worked on development projects with David at SGI
Thereafter: Director Cloud Solutions EMEA at VMware
David is a true innovator in the visualisation industry who has genuinely helped to shape it. David's ability to think through a technology challenge and formulate unique solutions is second to none. I very much hope to have the chance to work with David again in the future.” February 14, 2007.
Rob Jenkins, Professional Services Director UK MEA, Silicon Graphics
worked on development projects with David at SGI
Thereafter: Director Cloud Solutions EMEA at VMware
“David was the ideas man behind the original Reality Centre at SGI. His unique vision elevated the status of datacenter visualisation in many markets and launched an new industry. Dave's capacity to pull off impressive events and come up with and deliver on big ideas backed with business savvy is unsurpassed. From product launches to launching an industry Dave has done it better than anyone.” March 30, 2006
Angus Dorbie, Systems Engineer, Qualcomm
reported to David at SGI in world's first Reality Centre
Thereafter: Senior Software Engineer at AMD
Angus Dorbie, Systems Engineer, Qualcomm
reported to David at SGI in world's first Reality Centre
Thereafter: Senior Software Engineer at AMD
“Since first working with Dave on the original Reality Centre project back in 1993 I have continued to admire his ability to spot and harness technology trends way ahead of the pack. Dave has a unique blend of understanding of both the technological possibilities and the profit potential of any given idea.” March 24, 2006
Blair Parkin, MD of Visual Acuity Ltd
Blair Parkin, MD of Visual Acuity Ltd
“David Hughes is, quite simply, an inspiration to others - in the field of visualisation and as a human being. He has the gift of science and humanity.
His ability to see into the future of graphics and to bring about change - whilst enthusing and exciting team members to action, is incredible.” March 22, 2006
Julie Cumberland, Marcoms Mgr Northern Europe, SGI
worked with David at SGI
Now: Director at Firecracker Marketing
His ability to see into the future of graphics and to bring about change - whilst enthusing and exciting team members to action, is incredible.” March 22, 2006
Julie Cumberland, Marcoms Mgr Northern Europe, SGI
worked with David at SGI
Now: Director at Firecracker Marketing
“I worked with David on the Media Fusion project at SGI. His ability to sense an opportunity within the marketplace, create a product that is completely market driven and that leverages the strengths of the entire SGI product line is a testament to his remarkable vision. David showed amazing leadership and drive to make this project a successful reality.” March 11, 2006
Scott Fitzpatrick, Senior Product Manager, SGI
worked directly with David at SGI on Media Fusion
Now: Director of Product Management at NVIDIA
Scott Fitzpatrick, Senior Product Manager, SGI
worked directly with David at SGI on Media Fusion
Now: Director of Product Management at NVIDIA
“David is a dynamic leader with a passion for his work. He has truly been the driving force for the Media Fusion project. He brings creativity, innovation and a strong business sense to all he does. He would be an asset to any team!” March 9, 2006
Dan McLachlan, Director Graphics & Media Engineering, SGI
worked directly with David at SGI on Media Fusion
Now: Principal Program Management Lead at Microsoft
Dan McLachlan, Director Graphics & Media Engineering, SGI
worked directly with David at SGI on Media Fusion
Now: Principal Program Management Lead at Microsoft
“I endorse David's critical role in the Media Fusion project.
Dave has the essential creativity, lobbying talent and business knowledge that allowed us to bring this innovation on the road of success.” March 7, 2006
Michael Boccara, Engineer, SGI
worked directly with David at SGI
Therafter: Software Engineer at Intel Corporation
Now: Graphics Software Architect at Slate Science
Dave has the essential creativity, lobbying talent and business knowledge that allowed us to bring this innovation on the road of success.” March 7, 2006
Michael Boccara, Engineer, SGI
worked directly with David at SGI
Therafter: Software Engineer at Intel Corporation
Now: Graphics Software Architect at Slate Science
“I have worked with Dave for over 15 years and have always found him to be exceptional. He is a true visionary who is grounded in a business sense. His ability to take new technologies and ideas and turn them into profitable realities is quite remarkable. We have worked together most recently on new technology called Media Fusion and his leadership and drive still remain remarkable.” March 5, 2006
Guy Russell, Manager, Visualisation Solutions, SGI
worked with David at SGI
Now: General Manager LiveDots NA - Barco
Guy Russell, Manager, Visualisation Solutions, SGI
worked with David at SGI
Now: General Manager LiveDots NA - Barco
“The Media Fusion concept is in my view one of the most exciting developments in collaborative visualisation today. David has in this project once again shown that he is the master of innovative visualisation and interaction. David doesn't need any marketing of his ideas, they speak for themselves. My students were thrilled to work with David and he made them deliver far beyond my exceptions.” March 5, 2006
Anders Ynnerman, Professor of Scientific Visualisation at the department of Science and Technology, Linköping University
Anders Ynnerman, Professor of Scientific Visualisation at the department of Science and Technology, Linköping University
EMEA Marketing Manager Visual Systems, SGI
“Dave is one of the most unique persons I have ever met. He is able to fascinate an audience, independent of their interest or background. When he talks, people listen with great interest. Besides being technically brilliant, Dave is also able to explain the most complicated stuff in an understandable language.” May 15, 2006
Sander Lijbers, Key Account Manager, Silicon Graphics Inc.
worked with David at SGI
Now: AEC Industry Manager at Autodesk
“Dave is one of the most unique persons I have ever met. He is able to fascinate an audience, independent of their interest or background. When he talks, people listen with great interest. Besides being technically brilliant, Dave is also able to explain the most complicated stuff in an understandable language.” May 15, 2006
Sander Lijbers, Key Account Manager, Silicon Graphics Inc.
worked with David at SGI
Now: AEC Industry Manager at Autodesk
“David is among the most talented visionary persons I know. He single-handed ideated, designed and productised the Reality Centre concept. In doing that, he created a product and an environment that was immediately considered as a must-have for any industry. Dave moved the concept further, and ideated the Media Fusion Environment by applying the multi media technology to the production environment.” March 9, 2006
Fabrizio Magugliani, Director, EMEA Marketing and Technical Sales Support, SGI
managed David at SGI
Now: EMEA HPC Business Development and Sales Director at E4 Computer Engineering
Fabrizio Magugliani, Director, EMEA Marketing and Technical Sales Support, SGI
managed David at SGI
Now: EMEA HPC Business Development and Sales Director at E4 Computer Engineering
Visualisation and Reality Centre Market Development Manager, SGI
“David and I worked together extensively at SGI, and he was the driving force behind several innovations, each of which were grounded in customer needs and real-world business practicalities. I highly recommend him.” March 15, 2006
Greg Estes, VP Marketing, Silicon Graphics
managed David indirectly at SGI
Now: Marketing Executive, Technology and Media, NVidia
“David and I worked together extensively at SGI, and he was the driving force behind several innovations, each of which were grounded in customer needs and real-world business practicalities. I highly recommend him.” March 15, 2006
Greg Estes, VP Marketing, Silicon Graphics
managed David indirectly at SGI
Now: Marketing Executive, Technology and Media, NVidia
“David was the foundation on which SGI built the Reality Centre business in Norway and later in Europe. Using his Innovational-, Technical-, Business Development-, Inspirational-skills, we changed the way Oil companies understand and exploit the sub-surface resources. A fantastic individual a delight to work with.” March 5, 2006
Mark JA Miller, VP Strategic Initiatives, SGI
managed David indirectly at SGI
Now: CEO, Xvision AS
Mark JA Miller, VP Strategic Initiatives, SGI
managed David indirectly at SGI
Now: CEO, Xvision AS
Reality Centre Concept Creator and Developer, SGI
“David is one of those rare breeds of people that you meet that squarely fits the description of "visionary and evangelist". His total dedication and unbounded enthusiasm to the reality center solution which he pioneered at SGI was one of the major reasons I found working for the company to be so much more fulfilling and exciting. He was and probably still is a man ahead of his time and a real pleasure to work alongside.” August 26, 2009
Ian Wray, Marketing Executive (Manufacturing Industries), SGI (Silicon Graphics)
worked with David at SGI
Now: Group Sales Director, Hego Group
“David is one of those rare breeds of people that you meet that squarely fits the description of "visionary and evangelist". His total dedication and unbounded enthusiasm to the reality center solution which he pioneered at SGI was one of the major reasons I found working for the company to be so much more fulfilling and exciting. He was and probably still is a man ahead of his time and a real pleasure to work alongside.” August 26, 2009
Ian Wray, Marketing Executive (Manufacturing Industries), SGI (Silicon Graphics)
worked with David at SGI
Now: Group Sales Director, Hego Group
“I worked with David on the original Reality Centre project and more recently with the Media Fusion project, and enjoyed every minute of it! As a manager David is highly inspirational, demanding, and a very supportive mentor; he motivates and empowers his teams to aim high and achieve outstanding results.” March 30, 2006
Tom Fuke, Applications Engineer, SGI
reported to David at SGI
Now: Lead Consultant, Visual Acuity
Tom Fuke, Applications Engineer, SGI
reported to David at SGI
Now: Lead Consultant, Visual Acuity
Visual Simulation Global Market Manager, SGI HQ, Mountain View, California
“I've worked with Dave for 15 years and always known him to be one of the most innovative, creative and visionary thinkers in the multimedia industry. I personally watched him take the concept of immersive visualisation from an engineering concept and turn it into the $100M annual business within 3-4 years. Brilliant technical ability and razor sharp business skills - That's Dave Hughes.” March 5, 2006
John Burwell,
worked directly with David at SGI HQ, California
Now: Business Development Director at Bohemia Interactive Simulations
“I've worked with Dave for 15 years and always known him to be one of the most innovative, creative and visionary thinkers in the multimedia industry. I personally watched him take the concept of immersive visualisation from an engineering concept and turn it into the $100M annual business within 3-4 years. Brilliant technical ability and razor sharp business skills - That's Dave Hughes.” March 5, 2006
John Burwell,
worked directly with David at SGI HQ, California
Now: Business Development Director at Bohemia Interactive Simulations
Pre Sales Engineer, SGI UK
“David's depth of experience in the field of computer graphics is unmatched. He is very good at taking a broad view of a problem and coming up with innovative solutions.” July 27, 2007
Roger Allison, Sales Manager, Silicon Graphics
managed David at SGI UK
Now:Sales Executive at Hewlett-Packard
“David's depth of experience in the field of computer graphics is unmatched. He is very good at taking a broad view of a problem and coming up with innovative solutions.” July 27, 2007
Roger Allison, Sales Manager, Silicon Graphics
managed David at SGI UK
Now:Sales Executive at Hewlett-Packard