David Clayton Ellsworth

Vitae

Name: David Clayton Ellsworth
Chinese name: 古大卫

Born:
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
25 March, 1944

Semi-retired:

Current:
Senior Consultant for Sino-Canadian Relations, Unitrue Consulting Co., Ltd. Nanjing, China.
Extensive relationships with high level business development interests in China; including Economic Development Zone institutions, international investment fund management, international business consultant groups and the initializing of high tech outsourcing opportunities in the Province of Jiangsu.

Volunteer activities advancing the use of English to promote the understanding of ideas with Chinese characteristics in the context of the development of China's social, economic and administrative involvement in international cooperation.

Maintaining services of Ogopogo Webpages.

Ongoing development of innovative controls and functionality in the dissemination of information by web servers and email.
Experimental development of assistanceinchina.com with a focus on the display of information using geographical browser technology.

Business & Work Experience:

Investigation and study of Economic Development Zones in China focused on the Province of Jiangsu.
Senior Consultant with Unitrue Translation & Consulting, Nanjing, China.
- Expediting international business with China
Internet server administration (Owner Ogopogo Webpages since 1995).
Internet services, graphics and web design (since 1994)
Software development in Perl, Javascript, KML, HTML, Basic and machine code (since 1977).
English teacher in Nanjing and Beijing, China (2005-09)
Business use of office and accounting software.
Computer assembly, setup, networking and repair (since 1979).
FreeBSD UNIX, Windows and DOS operating systems (since 1987).
Actor "Li Madou" [Matteo Ricci] in the documentary "Life and Times of Xu Guangqi" (Jiangsu Broadcasting Corp, 2005)
Television production, programming, cameraman, interviewing and broadcast equipment operation (Kelowna Cable TV, 1976-1979).
Aerial photographer and sales manager (Continental Aerial Services, 1980-81).
Store manager + repair and maintenance of video cassette recorders (Video Gallery, 1981-86).
Installation and repair of major household appliances (1972-79).
Maintenance of automobile electrical and mechanical systems (since 1974).
Repair and maintenance of telephone central office equipment (Bell Canada, 1964-67, 1969).
Canadian Armed Forces - 4 Wing, PX warehouse shipping and receiving (1967-8).
- NATO civilian component status.
Radio announcer and disk jockey (Canadian Forces Network, Germany, 1967-8).
Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (Militia), corporal (1961-63, drill, truck driving and first aid instructor).
House building (1991-92 including foundation, framing, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, gas fitting, floor and wall tile, cabinetry, painting, siding and landscaping).
Late model stock car driver (best finish: 3rd place - Pinecrest Speedway, Toronto, ON, 1966).

Education:

Deep and diligent self directed study of philosophy, sociology, and psychology from carefully chosen sources which include the texts of the world's great religions with a decided focus on learning and teaching. Focused observation of the effects of education in the evolution of civilization. Academic and practical study of science and technology specializing in computers and devices for personal use (e.g. Internet operation, computer programming, video and audio equipment, automobiles, residential building trades and household appliances).

Volunteer Positions:

President, United Nations Association of Canada - Kelowna Branch
Chairman, Kelowna Family Fun Day
President & Treasurer, Kelowna Computer Users Group