Being self-taught, began computer work in '81, and coding computer games in '83 using an Atari 800XL.
Worked software development from '86 through '94, but switched to hardware ('89), OS-server admin and security management ~91.
Developed my first walking bi-ped out of Lego's - modeling after the Zentradi Officers' Battle Pod ('87), but further refined from the Marauder (taken from 3025 Tech Readout) after being introduced to Battletech at Boy Scout summer camp.
Began working with aluminum / steel / poly for Robotic's construction ('91).
Began fabricating 36"-tall biped robotic chassis ('97).
Began designing 60"-tall biped robotic chassis ('08).
Estimated completion 60" biped ('13) - for DARPA Robotics' Challenge competition.
NASA/JPL employment '99-present, IT & Manufacturing Engineering.
Major fields of study: Electrical Eng., Mech. Eng., Computer Science (once upon a time, schools did not allow for 'tailored' degrees).
Bench-press max: 425+ flat, 465 decline; 38rep @ 225lb (flat), 15rep @ 315lb, 5rep @ 365lb; future goal: max @ 500lb flat


Words of a wise man:
"If you're gonna be dumb, ya better be tough."
"It's my way, or the highway."
"Only tell someone to go to hell, if you have the ability send them there."