Tom KompareFlu Epidemics and MeAlmost six years ago, I wrote a simple web application that allows the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) help residents of the…Feb 1, 2018Feb 1, 2018
Tom KompareInnovation Growing PainsEvery Monday afternoon, I meet with members of the University of Chicago’s Polsky Exchange. These entrepreneurs are faculty, students, and…Jul 17, 2017Jul 17, 2017
Tom KompareSenescence on the InternetToday, I turned off an old web application. It had been unused and dysfunctional for a few years. At one time, it was the most heavily used…Apr 18, 2017Apr 18, 2017
Tom KompareMom and Pop to the EnterpriseThe University of Chicago recently replaced its student information database. This is the main source that records and stores student…Jan 4, 2017Jan 4, 2017
Tom KompareIf Only For A Moment; PeaceIt is not often my personal and professional worlds collide. Yesterday afternoon was one such day. I was honored to present Amanda, on…Oct 31, 2016Oct 31, 2016
Tom KompareChicago and the University of Chicago Collaborate in a New WayI had a small victory at yesterday’s office hours I hold every Monday afternoon at the Chicago Innovation Exchange. I met with an…Jul 13, 20161Jul 13, 20161
Tom KompareThe Times They Are a-Changin’The more things change the more they change. I’m a web applications developer. It is my hard technical skill. I’m good at it. I can whip up…Jun 9, 2016Jun 9, 2016
