BS degree (Industrial Technology), California Polytechnic State University, 1981

Has worked directly, or on contract for several companies:

- International Bureau of Software Test	- Hewlett-Packard
- Digital Research	- Epson
- Microsoft	- Apple Computer
- Xerox PARC	- 3Com
- BayStone Software	- Computer Curriculum Corp.
- NCS (National Computer Systems)	- Pearson Education

3Com Corporation: 1986-1996

- Technical lead - Software development & Deployment projects
- Developed methodology to use a 3Com NetBuilder (a router) as a firewall.
- Led the project to rebuild 3Com's global WAN (Wide Area Network)
- Project and Technical lead to completely revamp 3Com's campus network.
- Built a global 3Com community that acted as their CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team).

BayStone Software - 1996-1998

- Joined startup, rebuilt entire IT infrastructure from the ground up.
- Got approval and support from top management for security policies.

Computer Curriculum Corporation - 1998-2004

- Focus on network operations and security
- Built a Security Response team, along with global-wide placement of monitoring equipment
- Instituted Vulnerability scans and Audits as part of Network Operations
- Set up automated weekly emailed reports for printer malfunctions
- Set up automated analysis of firewall logs to assess ongoing threats
- Created company CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team)

Publication and presentation of white papers, tutorials, and guides

- Article on building a firewall from a 3Com router - 1994
- Numerous presentations on aspects of networks, troubleshooting & security
- How and Why to Read Firewall Logs - 2001
- Auditing Inside the Enterprise via Port Scanning & Related Tools - 2002
- Reference checklists on Wireless security - 2003
- Step-by-Step Guides for users (Spybot Search & Destroy, PC Anywhere, etc.)
- Public speaking on various aspects of Computers, Networks, and Security (ongoing)

Ongoing Professional Training/Certification/Associations/Conferences

- OSPF (Network Routing Protocol) Training - 1994
- NetWare "Brain Share" Conference - 1994
- HP Open View Network Management Training - 1995
- Attended TISC (The Internet Security Conference) 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
- BGP (Internet Routing Protocol) Training - 2001
- GIAC GSEC (Security Essentials Certification) - 2002
- SANS Intrusion Detection - 2003
- Sourcefire SNORT Training - 2004
- Member of CIS (Center for Internet Security)