Why is the company called Quipu®? A quipu (pronounced kee·poo) is the earliest form of a database: a system of cords and knots attached to a main cord, created by the early Inca people to gather, track and share numeric and social information.


Meet our team.

Robert Anderson

Robert Anderson, original Partner of Quipu Group completes product development and design for eCARD, eRENEW and ePASS. Since childhood, Robert always knew he would own his own business. He loved the idea of providing leadership and creativity to a company that could impact the world in a positive way. In 1995, he began developing software for Concord/EFS, a merchant bank credit and debit card processor. After a short while in banking, Robert joined The UnCover Company, where he initially focused on enhancing and streamlining their existing article delivery system software and moved on to redevelop this software for Y2K compatibility. The experience of supporting libraries through developing great software proved to be challenging and fulfilling, and aligned with Robert’s lifelong interest of making a difference through his professional contributions. Robert went on to work with LBT Technical Services and the Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries, implementing Prospector Resource Sharing technologies for the State of Colorado and developing a custom Prospector INN-Reach Connector that allowed more libraries to participate. He also developed the GoldRush ERM system, alongside his friends and colleagues, Melissa and Scott Stockton.

Melissa Stockton

Melissa Stockton, an original Partner retired from Quipu in September, 2025.

Scott Stockton

Scott Stockton was one of the original Quipu Partners and retired at the end of May, 2025.

Pat Crawford

Pat Crawford

Product Analyst Librarian