Owner and CEO
Lee Atkinson
Is a seasoned engineer and polymath, known for his ability to deliver breakthrough solutions across industries. With over three decades of expertise, he has pioneered projects ranging from internet telecom technologies to defense-related AI systems and ocean-based robotics. His career spans top firms like IBM, Nortel, Cisco, iRobot, and LabCorp, where he led the development of high-stakes, cutting-edge technologies. Combining deep technical knowledge with a strategic mindset, he specializes in crafting tailored, innovative solutions that address complex challenges and redefine what’s possible in software, hardware, and systems engineering. Lee is a graduate of Clemson University with degrees in mathematical Physics, including post grad work in physics, A.I. and Image Processing. Lee studied at various top U.S. Universities, institutions and academic groups while employed at the U.S. Army Center for Night Vision & Electro-Optics.
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Work Experience
August 2015 - Present
Owner & CEO
MeanStride Technology
We can help you bring an idea to life or overcome a business challenge. We are creative, flexible and effective. We can create your next product line, bridge gaps in a project and help select strategic development paths. We will prototype, test, optimize and update systems specifically tailored for your technological challenge. Need a new device or new software application? Lets explore the possibilities together.
June 2014 - August 2015
Software Architect & Consultant
Sirchie
Intelligent Light Source, Camera Application Upgrades, Micro-Controller Exploration for multiple applications; MS-VC++, Linux, Gnu-C/C++, Node-JS, New Product Research & Development.
March 2012 - March 2015
Advisory Software Engineer
IBM
Embedded Configuration Management for IBM’s Data Center Technology’s Blade Center Product Line stemming from the Open Fabric Manager.
July 2011 - March 2012
Senior Software Analyst
Computer Task Group
CTG contractor at IBM’s Data Technology Center in RTP. (started July 11th, 2011). Currently performing feature updates an maintenance for Basic BOFM – BladeCenter Open Fabric Manager.
Education
1987 - 1988
University of Georgia
MS, Physics & BS, Physics
Masters in Mathematical Physics; Optical Soliton Collisions.
1976 - 1983
University of Georgia
Post Graduate work, Physics
Artificial Intelligence, Image Processing US Army Center for Night Vision.