About Me

I always have trouble online filling out profiles. I have so many interests and find myself involved in so many projects that most outside observers conclude that I have a severe case of untreated ADHD. It’s hard for me to sometimes filter that and provide only the relevant details. But you’re here and you’re actually reading this part, so I should provide some basic background about who I am and what you might find on my blog.

I am a single 37 year old gay geek. I grew up around technology as my father was an engineer in the semiconductor industry. I attended University of New Mexico for four years working on a Bachelor of Fine Arts in photography. Once the realities of supporting myself with a Fine Arts degree sunk in, I returned to one of my loves from my youth–computers. I’ve been involved in the IT industry for about 13 years now.

While I’ve held a variety of positions in my IT career, I’ve been happiest working for myself. I’ve been involved in 3 startup companies now, the most recent being an IT consultancy called Purple Squirrel Group. I’ve done software development, networking, project management and more.

I mentioned that I’m a geek, right? Well with that comes all the “usual” geeky interests–science fiction, role playing games, to a lesser extent video games, and unix.

My goal is to focus this blog on the aspects of technology and the IT industry that I find fascinating — open source software, Linux, Solaris, cool gadgets, self-employment, etc. But I’m known for being opininated so I’m sure some politics, snippets of my life, etc will make it through.

“The avalanche has already started. It is too late for the pebbles to vote.” –Kosh (character from Babylon 5)