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September 7, 2001 - Brad Noblet, a veteran computer industry manager, will
be Dartmouth's new director of computing technical services, with
responsibility for Dartmouth's data, telephone, and cable TV networks, central
Machine Room operations, and software development.
"Brad's deep experience in operations management and product
development and research make him uniquely qualified to advance Dartmouth's
network and other central technical services to new levels," said Director
of Computing Larry Levine in making the announcement.
"I'm excited to be returning to an academic setting, and the chance to
use my technical and business skills in charting new directions for Dartmouth's
computing environment," Noblet said.
A 1982 graduate of Indiana University at Bloomington in computer science,
Brad was that school's manager of data communications, with responsibility for
the institution's statewide data network. He then left for private industry,
working in product development for a number of hardware manufacturers. At
Ungerman-Bass, Brad served as director of engineering and general manager
overseeing development of the world's first smart hub — a device that allows
computers to share a single network connection.
As vice president of product development at Cayman Systems, Brad led efforts
to move that firm away from its dependence on Apple products. He was soon
promoted to president by the Cayman board in order to continue the move away
from dependency on Apple. He joined Wellfleet, a predecessor of Bay Networks,
in 1995 to manage its router products division — delivering 40 percent of Bay's
profit and $600 million in annual revenue.
Since leaving Bay Networks in 1998, Brad has been involved in a number of
start-up ventures. Brad replaces Punch Taylor and has responsibility for the
campus data, telephone, and cable TV networks; the operations of the central
computer facility in Berry Library; and the software development group.
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