Henry Jones joined SmartSynch in January 2005 to lead the company's product development initiatives. An expert in automation, wireless communication and designing user-friendly technology, Dr. Jones has created new products in the robotics, defense, agriculture and telemetry markets. He also founded a successful venture-backed satellite image analysis company and a non-profit technology integrator for humanitarian relief organizations. He is a frequent speaker on the evolution of the smart grid and has written numerous articles on the subject. Dr. Jones received a doctorate in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford University while conducting research at Stanford's Aerospace Robotics Laboratory. He also obtained a master's degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford and a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mississippi.