Andrew Gideon has over 30 years of experience in the computing industry, primarily involved in software development. He also has an extensive history in dealing with distributed and networked computing, made popular by the commercialization of the Internet.Recruited for a distributed computing project funded by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) in the mid 80s, Andrew has long been responsible for taking new and exciting ideas and converting these into working and useful products and services.In addition to his experience in managing technical staff, he has also spent years teaching a variety of computing topics, ranging from the introductory level to highly advanced design techniques, in both corporate and academic settings.He has consulted to several well-known corporations, including AT&T, JP Morgan, AIG, and Merrill Lynch.In 1990, he co-founded a software development and training company, TAG Systems. This has evolved into TAG Online, a web design, development, and hosting company. TAG Online runs its own networking facility for both shared and private servers, micro-clusters, and clusters, with several Fiber and Wireless circuits into multiple Internet backbones. This redundant connectivity in a facility under his direct control is indicative of the level of quality Andrew has instituted into the culture at TAG Online.Andrew received a BSE from the University of Pennsylvania in Computer Science and Engineering and an MS from New York University in Computer Science.Andrew also holds a pilot certificate with instrument rating from the FAA, SCUBA certifications from both NASDS (now SSI) and NAUI, and a 2nd degree Black Belt in Taekwondo from Kukkiwon. He's the father of two fantastic boys and devoted husband to Amy Gideon.Beyond Work and Home, Andrew spends time volunteering in various roles for the Montclair School District. He's a member of the Montclair Township Communications Committee and the Board of Trustees for the Paramus Flying Club.