Issac Merkle has been employed by the PD/CLO since 1996. He is the head of Information Technology. His responsibilities include implementation and maintenance of networked computer systems and software. He has developed several solutions to aid attorneys in collaboration, large case preparation, and presentation. He has presented his work to the Tennessee Public Defenders Conference, TACDL, and the Office of Justice Programs in Washington, DC. Jason Murray joined the IT staff of the PD/CLO in 2002, after several years working with internet service providers. His expertise includes wide area networking and security. In addition to providing audiovisual, development, and general technical support services, he is responsible for the office’s open source initiative.