Barry Skidmore has been developing enterprise level applications for over a decade and has extensive experience in Telecommunications; client-server; desktop; and web applications from an engineering and operational standpoint.  He is currently focused on web application and embedded system development for Cranberry Venture Partners with CEO David A. McInnis and CTO Al Castle.  CVP current projects include the Cranberry DiamonDisc, PeoplePond and CompanyPond which extend Identity Verification and brand management into a new era of accessibility.

Whether creating solutions for new or old problems, or integrating alternate solutions in interesting ways; Barry strives for better solutions based on open standards and freeing people from the bonds of proprietary and burdened products.  The freedom to own and use personal information without handing over too much control to those who offer solutions is a constant challenge that Cranberry Venture Partners hopes to solve with accessible, innovative, and open products for the world.

Barry is an Open Source advocate, a member of the Bellingham Linux Users Group and a volunteer for LinuxFest Northwest.  He is married with two children.  Family tends to keep him busy when he is not working.