Been in the technology media business since 1981serving in management roles at McGraw-Hill (sales manager for Data Communications Magazine) and International Data Group (publisher of Network World, Computerworld and CIO Magazines) Have a current focus on the state of science, technology, engineering and math education in America. Publish a blog on cio.com entitled "Science and Math Imperative" addressing this issue. For 10 years have written a column in the print edition of CIO Magazine. Handle news and information requests from the media and have appeared/been quoted in The New York Times, CNBC Squawk Box, CNBC Closing Bell, The San Francisco Chronicle, USA Today and the AP. For four years I did technology commentary for National Public Radio's All Things Considered and Morning Edition programs.Founded (1994) Tech Corps, a national non-profit dedicated to challenging IT executives to get involved in K-12 education in America and was also a member of the board of directors for Net Day (1996-2000).Specialties: Insight into the key issues/challenges facing chief information officers in their day to day jobs as they transition from operational experts to business strategists. Also am keenly aware of the barriers faced by technology marketers to reach and influence chief information officers.