LACEY, Washington - Engineered Software, Inc., developer of the award winning PIPE-FLO and PUMP-FLO design and selection programs, today announced the naming of Steven Stoyles, as its new Software Development Manager. Stoyles brings with him over 30 years of experience in software development, business analysis, database modeling and project management to this new position.

Despite the economic turmoil, Engineered Software has shown a marked upturn in the last fiscal year, and has increased staff and hours to part-time positions by 7% since October 2009.

"Steve brings more than 30 years of technology leadership from a wide array of industries to his position at ESI. I believe he will be an asset in strengthening the communication between the business and technical groups," said Michael Blondin, Chief Operating Officer of Engineered Software Inc. "I have no doubt that he will excel in leading our diverse group of software developers as we continue the legacy of creating the world’s most widely used hydraulic analysis and pump selection software programs."

In his new role with Engineered Software, Inc., Stoyles will focus on creating a cohesive team atmosphere in the development and programming departments, guiding the efforts in architectural and technical product development. He will also be responsible for coordinating the company’s product lifecycle management including designing and instituting new quality and process practices for both departments.

About Steven Stoyles
Steven Stoyles is newly joining the Engineered Software family and has over 30 years of experience in business technology development and management. Stoyles holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. Stoyles received his Washington State CPA license in 1983. Stoyles previously worked for the Weyerhaeuser Company for over 17 years, working in multiple analyst and consulting positions and finishing with the company as a Development Manager.

Stoyles draws on his strong mix of business and information technology skills working with Tuttle & Co. in Gig Harbor, WA, the Washington Mutual Capital Corporation in Seattle, WA both in the position of Project Manager. Most recently, Stoyles returned to the Weyerhaeuser Corporation as a Business Analyst for the Federal Way, WA corporate headquarters.

About Engineered Software, Inc.
Founded in 1982, Engineered Software, Inc. has created products that are known worldwide for high end-user satisfaction rates. The company has two award-winning product lines – PIPE-FLO and PUMP-FLO Solutions. Recognized as the best in the industry, the programs’ interface was developed and refined based on over 25 years of customer feedback. Engineered Software is also the creator of Flow of Fluids Premium software, and holds an agreement with Crane Valve North America to produce, market and sell their Technical Paper, TP410. Engineered Software, Inc. has more than 5,500 clients worldwide across a variety of industries including aerospace and defense, chemical processing, engineering design and consulting, food and beverage, oil and petrochemical, mining and metals, pharmaceutical, power generation, pulp and paper, waste water collection and treatment and education.

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