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Mr. Daniel Sternklar is an entrepreneur, digital artist, videographer, animator, virtual set creator, director, producer, musician, composer, stereoscopic multimedia producer, software developer, & virtual reality pioneer, has patents pending,  with nearly three decades of experience.

Mr. Daniel Sternklar owns companies involved in:

Photography ( http://www.clearstarphotography.com )

Website community building, software development, R&D, web 2.0 technologies, data mining  http://www.clearstarinternational.com)

Music publishing, ASCAP Publisher member ( http://www.clearstarpublications.com )

Animation, video & film production/post-production, virtual set technologies, special effects, digital art,  stereoscopic multimedia, talent scout ( http://www.view3d.tv )

Web hosting with special client support (http://www.clearstarweb.com)

Acts as an technical and artistic advisor to many other ventures

For over 28 years, Mr. Daniel Sternklar has impressed clients with the depth, breadth, creativity and quickness of response to their needs. This experience provides Daniel Sternklar the ability and background to choose the right tools for the job, the ability to work with teams of different disciplines, manage geographically dispersed personnel, communicate with the technical, artistic, and business oriented person, and to take your project to the next level.

Capabilities and Sampling of Projects

Linux web server administration

Configured cpanel, apache, php, pop3, ftp , exim, bind, mysql, spamassassin, clamd, sshd services. Set up mod security and spamassassin rules. Installed various opensource blogs, galleries, portals, and teamwork applications. Analyzed various server logs such as ftp, apache, mod security, messages, maillog, error logs for unauthorized accesses as well as for server efficiencies. Set up e-commerce applications with payment gateways and ssl certificates. Set up iptable entries to block ip addresses of spammers, bots, hackers, undesired countries etc..

Help Desk and Network Administration

Secured desktop computers by installing anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, various security updates and other software. Performed updates of windows, software drivers, and Microsoft office software. Disinfected computers infected by various spyware, virus, rootkits, trojans, and other malware Recovered data off of damaged hard drives using recovery tools, sector editors and forensic tools. Built custom desktop and server computers. Configured wireless and wired networks. secured wireless routers. administrative liaison between ISP and clients. Microsoft exchange administration. provided application support. solved problems for users at various skill levels. analyzed server logs for unauthorized access. Secured ports on servers, routers, firewalls, and workstations.

Conversion of Revelation financial application to an Oracle ASP database system

Developed methodology and procedures to convert a Revelation system to Oracle. Remapping of data structures, new interest calculations, intelligent agent cleansing of inaccurate data, and dual system testing were among the many tasks. Ongoing support and enhancement of the revelation application was also a requirement.

Advanced Revelation Document Tracking System

Interacted with over 20 users and various department heads and project managers to upgrade, debug, and support an Advanced Revelation document tracking system. Innovative audit techniques, indexing, and user input workflow were developed. Critical reports were generated to prove government regulations and compliance to congressional mandates were adhered to.

Managed Care Workflow Automation

Developed a suite of products utilizing proprietary event-based scaleable parallel processing, and data harvesting and reporting technology that brings automation to the managed care administrative process. Parallel processing refers to the powerful capability for PCs to share the load of processing transactions, running reports, executing business rules, executing mass communications (e-mail, faxing, mail merges). These products help to achieve significant cost savings through head count reduction of administrative personnel and operating efficiencies that benefit insurers, provider networks and their respective enrollees.

These products provide what is normally considered mainframe mission-critical power for its unique managed care activities such as: • Harvesting authorization requests entered via touch tone phone • Harvesting, processing, and automatically adjudicating claims entered via touch tone phone. • Continual creation of management reporting information customized to each division’s specifications. • Execution of large numbers of automated business rules, e.g., route automated e-mail and history when a patient is admitted to hospital; escalate a customer service case if not completed in X number of hours/days. • Atomic Structure. Granular events are the building blocks for automating workflow and creating Corporate Memory for all Paradigm 7 software modules. Each event record has timestamp (effective and end date/times), user, security, and rule execution information embedded. The following are examples of events: • Linking of a name to roles, organizations, categories, addresses, etc. When any of these attributes change over time, older versions are end-dated, new ones have new effective dates, and the indexing system adjusts to the new view. • Requesting or executing any type of communication including mail, fax, e-mail, paging, setting up a meeting between people or automated processes. • Opening or closing a “Case” to be tracked and completed. Each case manager’s response, action, etc.

Secure “Corporate Memory.” Each record (Events, Names, Addresses, Roles, Cases, Providers, Claims, Fees, Benefits, etc.) in the system has time-stamp, security, routing, and rule execution information embedded when it is created. Updates are new versions with new effective dates (all date/time information is stored internally in UTC, Universal Time).

Customizable Intelligence. Each access of a record (read, write, delete) is intercepted by the rules engine before presentation to a user or before written to disk. System rules and custom rules are then processed, some in real time, some delayed for later execution.

Scaleable Parallel Processing. Accommodates the large numbers of rules that might be queued up to be executed. If an additional PC or PCs are added to increase processing power,TPS agents automatically start sharing tasks with the newly joined member(s). OpenInsight, Advanced Revelation, Visual Basic, SQL Server, Show and Tell were the development environments. Integration with Windows API’s, Novell NLM, NT Services, Computer Telephony, and Winsock calls were required.

Training Tracking and Evaluation System

Developed and designed new capabilities for a corporate training and evaluation system. OpenInsight was the development environment. Novell networking was used. Provided support and debugging for users. Client data was converted from various other databases into the system.

PowerPay Software HR/Payroll System/Ceridian

Designed, developed, tested, and converted a complex tightly integrated sequential Advanced Revelation application to an object oriented event driven Windows application environment called Openinsight. Development included dataset objects, low level select tools, windows API and DLL integration, user interface design, payroll disbursement and human resource system and more. This team project included working with other developers, clients, documentation and marketing personnel. Novell networking was used.

Service Operations System

PC Single user or network package which includes Service Request, Work Order, Field Reporting, Invoicing, and Historical Tracking. Unusual Integration between Inventory & Installation modules with still video images of parts and installation techniques. This software package was developed with the cooperation of twelve different clients. Advanced Revelation and OpenInsight were the development environment. Client data was converted from various other databases into the system. Novell networking was used. C and assembler programming used for multimedia integration. Customer demographics and other data was integrated with the MapInfo environment.

Payroll

Integrated data between legacy systems and PC HR systems.

Crime Reporting Information System

Crime scene incident reporting and statistical summaries for federal reporting for several law enforcement agencies. Revelation and Advanced Revelation was the development environment. Client data was converted from various other databases into the system.

Health Care Marketing Utilization System

Raw mainframe data was converted into management reports. Patient demographics, Operating room logging, DRG statistics, Procedure statistics, Insurance provider tracking, and profitability reports . Software was used by several hospitals and market research firms. Revelation and Advanced Revelation was the development environment. Lotus 123 was integrated with the revelation data to allow data analysis. Novell networking was used.

Medical Records Activity Tracking

PLC conveyor data from different parts of the hospital was used to generate medical records volume data. Revelation and assembly language was the development environment. Novell Networking was used.

Standard Operating Procedure Document Tracking

Revision dates, Procedure merit, Station utilization, and many other statistics organized in a useful form for many critical decisions. Software was used for the federal government. Advanced Revelation was the development environment along with integration with Word and WordPerfect. Novell networking was used.

Wind Tunnel Data Acquisition & Data Reduction

Real-time analysis of tunnel data including heat transfer and other aerodynamics parameters. Developed methods to display analysis graphically. Assembly language was the development environment.

Accomplished Pianist

Mr. Daniel Sternklar performed concerts with the Long Island Composers Alliance (LICA) at venues including Hecksher Park and at Hofstra University. He also performed two-piano recitals at the Sternklar concert hall for seniors, as well as many other locations. His repertoire has included, Brahms, Mozart, Beethoven, Debussy, Avraham Sternklar and many more.

Composer, Publisher, and Producer

Mr. Daniel Sternklar creates unique compositions using combinations of traditional instruments as well as synthesizers, VST/directx software, and custom created computer generated singing voices. Clear Star Publications is an ASCAP music publisher member.

Virtual Set Technology

Virtual set technology has been used to create unique presentations for government, corporate, small business, actors, models, music videos and more. Virtual sets can also be rendered using stereoscopic 3D technology. In addition, stereoscopic 3D video can be combined with stereoscopic 3D CGI, and 2D video. Mr. Daniel Sternklar has constructed animated virtual sets with real-world textures that can make them indistinguishable from the real thing.

Video Production

Mr. Daniel Sternklar has produced various videos for corporate, TV stations, and government clients including training, special events, press releases, product promotion, web encoding and more. Currently producing music videos complete with computer animation and complex virtual set composition and post production. Mr. Sternklar has created a library of 3D stereoscopic video footage ranging from fashion shows, nature shoots, architectural walkthroughs, aerial, special events, product promotion, tourism, and much more.

Real-Time Video Effects and Switcher Engine

Mr. Daniel Sternklar has developed unique techniques and technology to design real-time optical, virtual sets, animated, and other effects between live cameras at concerts, raves, or special events. Up to 24 cameras can be switched during a live event.

Video and image encoding, compression and streaming content

Mr. Daniel Sternklar has expert knowledge regarding video and image encoding, compression, watermarking, DVD authoring, and streaming content services for various websites and intranets.

Computer Animation, Modeling and Multimedia applications

Mr. Daniel Sternklar has created original 2D and 3D computer animations that were used for broadcast, music videos, independent productions, and in industrial videos. Capabilities include character animator, facial animation & lip-sync, photo manipulation, 3D modeling for pre-visualization, lighting, texturing, and more. Digital artwork of Mr. Daniel Sternklar has been displayed at many art shows and auctions.
Mr. Daniel Sternklar has designed and implemented custom kiosk information systems.

Virtual Reality Applications Pioneer

Devised an original approach to Virtual Reality Applications that utilize a “second-person unencumbered” interface. Applications include Virtual worlds connected via satellite, physical therapy, entertainment, education and more. Proprietary environments were created and used. In real-time objects inside a virtual world respond to your actions. For instance, while standing in front of a camera, on a video wall you will see your image superimposed inside a virtual world where there is a harp beside you. As you move your fingers across the strings you hear those notes play!

For many years Daniel Sternklar has thrilled the public in malls, auditoriums and other locations by allowing them to experience the technology themselves. Participants were even able to purchase a video tape showing their interactions inside various virtual worlds. The system was also used in training by allowing personnel in many professionals such as medical, hazardous materials, industrial and more to practice and hone many skills without any safety concerns. Physical therapy has also been revolutionized by use of virtual technology by taking patients out of the “real” restrictive world and freeing them psychologically and physically aiding the healing process.

The system was employed during live concerts in many unique ways. During one concert audience members could visit a green screen room and find themselves inserted inside a virtual world playing virtual musical instruments. This image was then shown on a projection screen beside a band as they were performing. During a performance of dancers the system was used to control stage lighting based on the dancer’s location and also to create real-time artwork that used the dancer’s body as a paint brush which was shown on a big screen behind the dancers.

The virtual world system was utilized during a multi-location satellite teleconference. Attendees spanning thousands of miles were inserted inside the same virtual world and could interact with each other and objects inside the virtual world such as an interactive map which when activated would display video from the geographic location “touched” along with graphs of sales statistics displayed “in-front” of the participants. This involved integrating the virtual world system with database servers running on various different operating systems and equipment.

Interactive Agent Technology Pioneer

Animated desktop agents implemented in various client applications to inform and respond to user requests locally and through the internet. Clients could communicate with the intelligent agents by utilizing voice recognition technologies pioneered by Mr. Daniel Sternklar.

Stereoscopic 3D Multimedia

Mr. Daniel Sternklar makes use of leading edge technology to produce stereoscopic 3d videos, animation, effects, and multi-layered interactive compositions. In addition, Mr. Daniel Sternklar has developed proprietary stereoscopic multimedia technologies. Stereoscopic multimedia can be viewed by wearing 3D glasses such as the red/cyan, polarized (like IMAX) or shutter glass type or on special direct view 3D monitors without the need to wear any type of viewing system.

Client uses have ranged from training, education, entertainment and more. When a 3D training video was created for an industrial company at first they made jokes about everyone wearing “those glasses”. However, when the 3D depth was evident during many critical assembly phases the client immediately realized that 3D video quickly went from novelty to necessity. Collaboration with the dance department of George Washington University produced a 3D film that thrilled audiences at the International Dance Festival. Celebrity artists have turned to Mr. Daniel Sternklar to create a unique record of their accomplishments.
A joint venture with the Gettysburg National Military Park is producing a stereoscopic 3D guide to the many statues and monuments.

Photography

Mr. Daniel Sternklar has consistently been rated #1 photographer by many online voting polls. He has a unique understanding of lighting, color interactions, and composition of photographic elements. Models, actors, and others seek out Mr. Daniel Sternklar for unique additions to their portfolios.

Website Template Technology

Mr. Daniel Sternklar created web template technologies that would enable non-computer literate users to update their own corporate web content. Areas such as news, events, job announcements, images, and more could be updated by simply filling in a web form. The database engines behind the website would then dynamically create web pages for visitors to the site.

Website Design and Integration

Developed, designed and implemented various intranet/internet web sites using the latest internet technologies. Java Applets, ActiveX, plug-ins, Streaming video/audio, VRML, Active Server Pages, Onlive Servers, AJAX, Web 3.0, database integration, Domino, PHP, MYSQL, animated agents, voice recognition and more were utilized. Animated agents were used to allow the visually impaired to have the website content read to them, and also functioning as, tour guides and teachers.

Hypnotist

Innovative mass marketed program for the home which included habit modification, super-learning, biofeedback, and regression. Assembly language and basic was the development environment. Various graphic and audio design tools were used as well.