Paul Maine – Principal
Mainstream Development LLC dba Mainstream IT was founded in June of 2002 by Paul Maine. Mr. Maine’s professional career spans more than 20 years and includes various engineering and software development roles with Science Applications International Corporation ( SAIC ), General Electric, EG&G Special Projects, Motorola, Pharmacuetical Product Development ( PPD ) and several startup companies.
Tanya Quinn – Creative Director
Tanya Quinn is the chief designer and creative director of MainstreamIT. Tanya received her BFA from University of Florida in Graphic Design and is an accomplished artist, photographer and graphic designer. She brings to MainstreamIT over twenty five years of visual design experience working with companies of all sizes. From start-up, to bio-medical, to consumer products, Tanya has provided creative direction for corporate branding, illustrations, informational design, packaging, trade show marketing for local, national and internationals companies. Tanya is also a talented programmer and combines her artistic abilities and technology expertise to create sophisticate and elegant web-based design solutions for her clients. Tanya is actively involved in her community and church and is the creative director for numerous community and faith based projects. Most importantly, Tanya understands marketing and the importance of strong branding strategies that are carried through to every detail of the business with expertly created visual design.
Francoise Luca – Marketing Director
Francoise Luca, draws on twenty years of experience in marketing, advertising and public relations, to develop affordable marketing strategies that fit her clients’ core competences, business goals and budget. Her experience includes implementing new marketing strategies to launch new products, re-branding existing businesses, creating lead generation programs and CRM strategies, designing customer segmentation models to drive offer strategy and customer experience, directing award winning advertising campaigns, producing videos and television commercials, developing new websites, on-line content and social media strategies, and implementing loyalty programs. Francoise creates innovative solutions through the practical use of the latest technologies, to save on marketing budget and time. Francoise’s work experience includes management positions with public relations and advertising agencies, as well as with media outlets like CBS, NBC, Univision, and national companies like Cellular One, SBC, AT&T Wireless and AT&T. She lives in Austin, Texas with her two teenage children and is very active in her church and community.
Lori Witzel – Direct Marketing/Copywriting
With more than 25 years’ experience in direct marketing management and copywriting, Lori Witzel has helped organizations as diverse as technology firms, educational publishers, advertising agencies, and online learning providers succeed and grow. A hands-on manager who’s created winning outcomes through a variety of direct marketing methods—from traditional ink-on-paper catalogs and direct mailers to behavior-based email campaigns and outbound calling—Lori helps her clients contain costs while improving response rates and business outcomes.
The core of any good direct marketing efforts rests on the right mix of three elements—the list, the message, and the offer. As a direct marketer, Lori has the experience you need to ensure all elements are aligned for success. As a copywriter, Lori provides the audience-centric focus you need to make your messages resonate and trigger positive response. And as a professional dedicated to your organization’s success, Lori has the discipline to work towards quantifiable, relevant goals—goals that matter to you.
Concurrent with her Mainstream IT engagement, Lori is the Senior Manager of Integrated Marketing Programs at a well-known Austin area business. Prior experience includes Senior Manager, Creative Services at Harcourt; Director of Creative Services and Director of Direct Response for an Austin software company; Director of Direct Marketing for Sheshunoff; and Catalog Manager for PRO-ED.
Barton Layne
Barton Layne – Senior Test Engineer
Barton Layne has provided quality assurance and testing services for more than 18 years. Barton has served international clients as a senior test engineer, test manager, test automation specialist, performance tester, and business analyst. He has consulted with a variety of market segments including: government agencies, insurance companies, pharmaceutical, insurance, computer manufacturing and assembly, customer service, software startup companies implementing testing processes and procedures.
As a senior test engineer, Barton is committed to helping organizations define quality, provide clear and pragmatic processes for measuring where they are in relation to their definition. Barton is dedicated to improving software testing practices and continues to collaborate with other testing experts in this endeavor. He tests your hardware and software through the eyes of your customers and seeks to find problems before they find them.
Barton holds two international testing certifications, and has served on technical advisory committees of international organizations. He has written and contributed to articles and papers on testing and has reviewed multiple books on testing for colleagues prior to publication.
Robby Jewett – Internet Search Marketing Specialist
Daniel Sydnes – Senior IT Consultant
Daniel launched his career as an engineer at the tender age of five by tearing apart his mother’s faviorite Princess phone to discover how it worked. He got it working again two years later–much to the relief of both parents. Daniel started his own electronics repair business while still in junior high, then used the profits to finance his college education at the University of Iowa. He graduated with dual degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science.
With over 15 years of experience, Daniel has served as a software developer, systems architect, security auditor, and IT director for several rapid-growth technology companies. He continues his work by providing MainstreamIT clients with integrated solutions that interweave business and technology to create bottom line value.
Marvin Edgeworth – Senior Software Developer
Paul Joseph – Software Developer
Jacob Lampe – Associate Software Developer
Sarah Quinn – Associate Analyst
Sarah Quinn contributes to MainstreamIT Team as an information analyst. As a team member Sarah uses her analytical skills to research time sensitive information to support MainstreamIT’s products and services.
Emil Maine – Application Systems Analyst