Since 1986 I have had parallel careers in Information Technology, Data Management and Analysis, and Archaeology. Since 1993 when I arrived at UNM I have worked as a Graduate Student in Anthropology, Research Scientist, Research Faculty, Applied Research Center Director, and currently serve as a member of the University Library's faculty as Director of Research Data Services and Information Technology. I have a long standing interest in solving the problems of large-scale data integration and facilitating long-term discovery and access to data through open standards.