PROFESSIONALISM THROUGH CERTIFICATION
The Institute for RFID Education, Research and Certification
THE FOUNDERS
A group of 12 RFID professionals came together in 20212 because they were concerned that CompTIA withdrawal of its RFID+ certification meant the RFID industry no longer had a formal professional certification scheme to promote professionalism in the industry. They decided to form an institute for this purpose with the mission:
"To promote the public good by fostering high levels of professionalism through standardized, independent, vendor-neutral certification exams developed by relevant subject matter experts."
The RFID International Institute was formed in June 2012 and in November 2014 changed its name to the RFID Professional Institute to better reflect the Institute's objectives.
THE FOUNDERS
The founding members of the institute were all experienced professionals from across the RFID industry. They served on a totally voluntary unpaid basis for three year terms. Though they are no longer involved in the institute, we acknowledge them for their effort to launch the organization and create the first exam.
Founding Chairman
Ian Robertson
Supply Chain Executive
Hewlett Packard
Founding Vice-Chairman
Josef Preishuber-Pflügl
Former CTO
CISC Semiconductors
Founding President
Mark Roberti
Founder and Former CEO
RFID Journal
Founding Secretary
Sanjiv Dua
CEO
RFID4U
Founding Treasurer
Diana Hage
CEO
RFID Global Solution
Founding Board Member
Mike Liard
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Independent Consultant
Founding Board Member
Mark Brown
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Independent Consultant
Founding Board Member
Ernesto Castagnet
CEO
Ingenieria en Sistemas SRL
Founding Board Member
Tracy Hutson
RFID Specialist
Toyoda Gosei
Founding Board Member
Dr. Pat King
CEO
TROI RFID
"I came to the first meeting back in 2012 because I felt certification was important for our industry to foster professionalism and facilitate wide-scale adoption,. I've served on the board and as an officer despite the demands on my time because I feel now more than ever our industry needs this."
Diana Hage, CEO
RFID Global Solution
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CALL FOR SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS (SMEs)
If you are an experienced RFID professional who would like to contribute your expertise to the development of the Institute's examination materials, click here to learn more about the role of SMEs.