My career passion has always been using information technologies to solve complex business problems with a special emphasis on national security and technical intelligence programs. I've worked in all three aspects of the IT world - end user, systems integrator and product vendor - which gives me a unique perspective on when, where and how IT technologies should be applied for maximum benefit.My personal passion has always been to delve deeply into historical events to find out why they occurred. Linking up with the USS Hornet Museum and the Associated Aerial Firefighters provides a venue from which I am able to pursue these interests. I've written the definitive book about the recovery of Apollo 11 called Hornet Plus Three. I've also authored numerous articles about WWII, space exploration, aerial firefighting and adventure travel, mostly with ALIVE East Bay magazine.Specialties: Strategic corporate planning, computer network security issues, smart home energy management systems, and cyber-warfare operations.