About Somethumb

Somethumb creates web-based solutions that move your company forward. Our team is experienced, professional and passionate about building you a website that enhances your brand and amplifies your web presence. We are committed to developing user-friendly websites with intuitive design and navigation. Whether you are looking for a new custom-designed website or a redesign which can improve and drive more traffic to your existing site, we will help you achieve your goals.

Principal Staff

Scott Weiss

Scott turns concepts into well functioning reality. He's a web designer/developer specializing in connecting with clients, anticipating potential roadblocks and getting things done right the first time. Scott draws from over 10 years experience working at successful companies (LoopNet, BizBuySell, Genentech), community organizations (Susan G. Komen for the Cure, San Francisco Symphony), design firms (Propane Studio, PG Grafx, Rare Brick) and alongside writers, artists and musicians (The Owl Mag, West Coast Songwriters, Musicians Union Local 6).

Steve Goeckler

With over 20 years of software development experience, Steve served most recently as Director of Engineering for the Ninth House Network, and Senior Developer and Project Manager for Analog Devices. Steve's breadth of experience includes developing desktop applications, video games, multi-media projects, and web-based streaming video applications. He has also served as Lead Developer and Project Manager for several SF Bay Area software companies whose clients included Symantec, Sun, Lotus Development and Microsoft. Steve currently focuses on database design & architecture, and server-side software development strategies.

Stephen Schmidt

Stephen believes that good design should extend to all areas of work and life and brings over 15 years of web-based graphic design experience to the table. His award winning work has been sought out by clients such as TASCHEN, Rizzoli, Harper Collins Publishers, The State Bar of California and the Library for University of California at San Francisco.

Advisory Board

Dennis DeAndre

Dennis DeAndre currently spends his time as an active private investor and acquirer of privately-held companies. Prior to that, he spent most of his time as an entrepreneur. Dennis founded LoopNet (Nasdaq: LOOP) in 1995 and served as the company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer as it evolved into the Internet's largest commercial real estate exchange, with both the largest inventory of properties for sale and lease and the most heavily trafficked site. In 2004, Dennis led the acquisition of BizBuySell, which operates the largest online exchange for businesses for sale on the Internet. Dennis served as the Chief Executive Officer of BizBuySell until merging the company with LoopNet prior to the public offering. Dennis earned his bachelor's degree from the Walter A. Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley with emphases in real estate and finance.

Bryan Schwab

Bryan delivers on more than 10 years of experience specializing in billing, payments and ecommerce. He has developed on both Unix and Windows platforms in high volume applications at companies such as eBay and has worked closely with PayPal as a Certified Developer. He is always keeping abreast of the latest payment trends in the industry. Bryan earned his bachelor's degree from Florida Atlantic University in Computer Engineering with emphasis in Software Engineering and Computer Design.

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