I'm a technical, communicative person with extensive leadership experience, and a deep, technical background in databases and in all aspects of data (security, compliance, and governance). I have extensive experience in producing and presenting oral and written materials on technical and non-technical matters to audiences in IT and beyond, and a keen, entrepreneurial sense of business. I have created, established, and led IT services companies, user groups, professional networks, and user communities in different technical realms, and have consistently been successful at bridging gaps between individuals and groups, establishing strong working relationships, between differing groups of people, aided by humor and empathy.