First studied computer science at San Francisco State University in 1982 and graduated with minor in CS. Later MS in Systems Management, computer emphasis. 8 years at the University of California San Francisco 6 years with DoD, NASA, and Homeland Security as project and program manager in IT division at GS13/14 Level. 6 years as contract IT consultant and contractor with Bay Area. Multiple government, academic and industry certifications — see http://www.mace-associates.com.