About Us

Based in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, Cornerstone Systems Northwest Inc. was founded in 1999 to provide web-application development services to research and industry. Since then we have served both public and private industry clients including: The National Cancer Institute, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University Of Washington, Stanford University, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, Allergan Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, the US Department of Transportation, and the US Department of Health and Human Services. We excel at delivering enterprise-level, standards-based web applications to the desktops of our clients with maximum value and in concert with the client’s own internal IT resources. We also provide software development expertise to development teams both in the US and Canada, and abroad.

Over a decade ago, Lauren started Cornerstone Systems with a background in health-science microsimulation modeling and a passion for developing decision support tools. Since then he has enjoyed working with both clients and staff, delivering web-based knowledge management and decision support tools. His technical passions include modeling, data visualization, and software design. He also enjoys fishing, recreational running and helping his wife Mary Ann in the garden. The Clarke family includes seven children augmented by a dog, three cats, three goldfish and, at times, assorted amphibians found in the yard. All reside in Lynden, WA.

Michael has been a Research Data Analyst at CSNW since 2007. He has over twelve years experience working with complex data systems in the arenas of pipeline safety and healthcare. His areas of focus have been ETL processes for large and small data sets for purposes of building analytical datasets and producing statistical analysis and reporting tools. Proficient in multiple data manipulation languages including SQL, SAS and VFP, Michael provides vital analytic experience to interdisciplinary research teams. Michael makes his home in Seattle, WA, and enjoys taking part in the city’s vibrant music scene both as a performer and listener.

Shaun took on the role of Software Developer at CSNW in 2008 and has eight years experience in web-based software development. His areas of focus have been both public and private web-based application development. He has also worked extensively with systems automation and programming in support of document management systems, medical patient tracking, online education, and compliance reporting for government-based standards auditing. Shaun’s hobbies include contributing to open source projects, reading, and tinkering with computer hardware. He lives in Keizer, OR.

Abigail was hired as the Program Administrator at CSNW in 2008 and graduated from Bellingham Technical College with an Associate’s degree in Computer Network Technology in 2009. She is MCP and Network+ certified. Past employment experience includes secretarial work at a medical office and computer helpdesk support on a college campus. Her responsibilities at CSNW range from client support to travel arrangements to network maintenance. Abigail lives with her husband, Andrew, in Bellingham, WA, where she loves participating in musical theater, writing, and playing tennis and backyard volleyball.

Andrew began as an intern at CSNW in 2006 and is now the Lead Network Administrator. In 2011, he graduated from Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. He has earned the VCP, MCSA, Network+, A+, and I-net+ certifications. Andrew’s current responsibilities include server deployment (both physical and virtual), Cisco firewall deployment and configuration, system recovery planning, configuration management, and direct client support. In addition to overseeing the network, Andrew is involved in software development with CSNW. Andrew’s hobbies include playing various sports (especially racquetball) and fishing. When it isn’t raining in Bellingham, he enjoys playing tennis or going for a run with his wife, Abigail.

Ben holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Pennsylvania State University as well as five years of professional experience with various numerical computing software and hardware technologies. His professional interests in computational modeling and data visualization have allowed him to serve large data-driven organizations including WSDOT, NOAA, and Boeing. He lives in Seattle and enjoys the convergence of entrepreneurial, technical, and artistic energies found there. He once walked from Mexico to Central Oregon for fun, but now enjoys the regional hiking, rock-climbing, and back-country skiing opportunities as a weekend warrior.

Peter graduated from The Master’s College in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He started at CSNW in 2005 and is now a Development Team Manager. With ten years of experience in web-based software development, Peter’s areas of expertise include custom information and content management systems, cutting-edge web standards and technologies, user interface design, and cross-browser compatibility. His projects have included desktop and mobile inspection-support applications and microsimulation model user interfaces. Peter enjoys working with youth and writing science fiction. He lives in Bellingham, WA with his wife, Jessica, and their two sons, Jimmy and Owen.

Michael graduated from Western Washington University in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He began at CSNW in July 2010 as a Software Developer. Michael is excited to be working on projects that help people’s lives and make a difference in the world. His hobbies include playing with his computer, baseball, and spending time with his friends. He makes his home in Redmond, WA.