BIll Ying, CTO, ARTstor
Dr. Bill Ying is the Chief Technology Officer for ARTstor. As CTO, Dr. Ying is responsible for the effective deployment of hardware, databases, and software (both licensed and developed in-house) to maximize the quality of services delivered to the ARTstor user community. Prior to joining the ARTstor team in 2002, he was the CTO/CIO of Fathom Knowledge Inc from 2000-2002. Established by Columbia University in alliance with 13 partners, Fathom offers lifelong learning and professional development online. Before joining Fathom, Dr. Ying was Vice President of Information Systems at Uproar Inc. Earlier, he held a range of positions in information technology with Chase Manhattan, and the New York Blood Bank, where he developed the first bar code-based Blood Processing Information System, which created a standard for the healthcare industry. He is also an adjunct faculty member at Columbia University, School of Continuing Education, Computer Technology program and The Keller Graduate School of Management.

Dr. Ying received his Doctorate of Engineering Science and Masters of Science from Columbia University and his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Computer Science from Cornell University. Recently, he received his ITIL Foundation Certification. His is also a member of the Digital Right Expression task force, National Information Standards Organization.