John N. Latta

John Latta has extensive experience in computing technology, both software, and hardware. He has B.E.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering. His early research at the U. of Michigan, RCA, and Bell Labs was in the computer design of holographic optics systems. His Ph.D. research included the development of the first program to do ray tracing for the design of holographic optical elements. The program is in commercial use today. His research then moved to the development of sophisticated image processing and display systems using minicomputer technology. Later research concentrated on system integration of large systems and the management of such projects.

Previous to starting 4th Wave, Inc. he was the founder/president of another start-up company that specialized in system engineering and integration for the Department of Defense. The company achieved $ 5 million in sales and a 60-person staff in 5 years. 4th Wave is not the work of one individual, however, but the net result of the talents of several who all share in the mission of 4th Wave. The company takes pride in the quality of its staff and its ability to evaluate a wide range of markets.