I’m a father, uncle, friend, and mentor. I have an intellectual bent with a wide range of interests. I love to meet new people, and always try to reflect my personal mantra of ACCEPT and RESPECT. That means accepting people for who they are and where they’re at, and respecting their beliefs and values. (Acceptance is relatively easy, but respecting people with very different beliefs and values from my own can be a struggle!) I have degrees in engineering and computer science, and have worked extensively in 5 professions. My current interest and concern is the impact of converging technologies on the availability of paid employment.