I enjoy all aspects of technology and eagerly await new gadgets. Learning new tools and applications is fun and I take pleasure in learning ‘on-the-fly’, especially when others are ready to give up. I get a kick out of technical challenges and savor the satisfaction of mastering new tools and apps. I discovered programming early in my career as a scientific programmer and database designer for various companies, especially in the satellite communications field for both civilian and military applications. I enjoy traveling abroad and feel at home with diverse cultures. I have traveled extensively and attempt to learn a few phrases in a foreign language before my trips. I am fluent in Spanish and have presented technical presentations to industry and government in Mexico, Chile, Spain, and Argentina.I also enjoy presenting technical subjects at international conferences and reviewing technical papers as an ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) Reviewer. I actively participate in professional organizations (IEEE, IEEE Computer Society, ACM and (ISC)2.
Listed skills include Software Development, Integration, Program Management, Testing, and 46 others.