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Transfinder, a leading provider of transportation management solutions for more than 1,500 school districts in North America, today announced that Jason Wang has joined the company as vice president of technology. In this role, he will lead the development, R&D, and quality assurance teams, as they reinforce the foundation of the company’s core software products to support clients worldwide as well as enhance solutions for administrators and educators.

Dr. Wang has worked in education for over 20 years, beginning as a research analyst for the Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Chengdu, China where he also earned a masters degree in economic regionalization. Following his work at the Academy, Dr. Wang came to the United States to earn his Ph.D. in urban and regional analysis from the State University of New York at Buffalo, Department of Geography and National Center for Geographic Information Analysis.

An entrepreneur, he is founder of Worldwide Learning Services, an educational consulting software development company. He joined Transfinder in order to make a greater impact on K-12 education.

Antonio Civitella, president & CEO, said, “Dr. Wang’s impact on our development and R&D efforts will be significant, as he brings a dedication to K-12 education and intends to steer the company’s development and R&D programs toward creating solutions that meet today’s unique educational challenges. He also will attract top talent to the company, ensuring that Transfinder remains at the cutting edge of technology.”

He added, “2013 marks our 25^th year in business and, as we look to the future, we expect to increase market share throughout North America and expand into international markets by offering new innovations that meet the changing needs of school districts and by partnering with industry leaders who offer compatible technology products.”

About Transfinder

Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Schenectady, New York, Transfinder celebrates its 25 year in business in 2013 as a national leader in student transportation management systems and services, offering routing and scheduling solutions for optimal transportation logistics. A business partner of Pitney Bowes Business Insight – MapInfo, Transfinder applies MapInfo's industry-leading mapping technology and database management to deliver superior transportation and logistics management solutions. Transfinder products allow school districts to manage bus routes, provide safe and efficient student transportation, and access a wealth of critical district information. The company is opening a new $7.0 million headquarters in downtown Schenectady in 2013. For more information, visit www.transfinder.com.