Amadeus Consulting, a leading custom software development company, announced that Joseph Klida has become a part-owner and member of the executive team. As the new Vice President of Development, Klida is responsible for the company’s growing software development services, and for managing its recently expanded development facility and supporting technical infrastructure.

Klida began his career at Amadeus as a software developer, making significant contributions to numerous client projects. He advanced to the role of team leader and software architect, working to design innovative, custom software solutions that achieved each client’s specific business goals. Leveraging his deep knowledge of operating systems and hardware interfaces, Klida successfully completed many of the company’s most complex and technically challenging projects, resulting in productive, long-term client relationships. In addition, Klida managed the implementation and continuous improvement of the company’s advanced software development methodology, as well as internal systems and tools used to ensure effective management of client projects, while building a scalable infrastructure that has kept pace with the company’s rapid growth.

“It has been a pleasure to work with Joe and the great team at Amadeus over the past several years on the development of our custom software and production systems,” stated Gareth Richards, president of Outdoor Prolink, an ecommerce service for the outdoor industry. “Joe’s deep, real-world expertise in ecommerce technology has been invaluable, and our working relationship has become so close, that we consider him part of our internal team.”

"Joe has made significant contributions to our organization and clients, and it is a privilege to announce his elevation to partnership," said Lisa Calkins, president of Amadeus Consulting. "After joining Amadeus ten years ago, his technology and business skills have grown tremendously, and he is deeply committed to our clients’ success – all important traits of our partners. We look forward to Joe’s continued leadership and contributions."