| Thomas Rhodes
Thomas Rhodes is a computer specialist in the Software Diagnostics and Conformance Testing Division, Information Technology Laboratory, of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). His interests include research, development, and evaluation of software technology and standards for open, distributed computer systems in government and industry. Current work involves development, integration, and evaluation of technology and standards for web-based electronic commerce and interactive learning systems. Earlier work included technology and standards development and testing for software engineering environments, involving software tool and repository integration. Previously, he was a Director at Integrated Microcomputer Systems, Inc., responsible for design and implementation of network systems. Mr. Rhodes is a member of the Standards Focus Group of the Presidential Task Force on Federal Training Technology, the Electronic Commerce Working Group of CommerceNet, and the Object Management Group. Mr. Rhodes is a graduate of Pratt Institute with a degree in Electrical Engineering, and did graduate work at American University.
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The Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) responds to industry and user needs for objective, neutral tests for information technology. These are the enabling tools that help companies produce the next generation of products and services, and that help industries and individuals use these complex products and services. ITL works with industry, research and government organizations to develop and demonstrate tests, test methods, reference data, proof of concept implementations and other infrastructural technologies. Because measurements create a common language for technology advancement, tools developed by ITL provide impartial ways of measuring information technology products so that developers and users can evaluate how products perform and assess their quality based on objective criteria. Tests also supply neutral ways to demonstrate that products satisfy required functions and features, work with other products, and conform to a specification or standard. ITL's activities support the development and use of information technology systems that are usable, scalable, interoperable and secure. Program activities include: high performance computing and communications systems; emerging network technologies; access to, exchange, and retrieval of complex information; computational and statistical methods; information security; and testing tools and methods to improve the quality of software. We invite you to explore the ITL Web site for in-depth information about these activities. |