My primary work is as a sole proprietor of a computer network engineering and IT consulting business called Faster Connections, Inc. in Portland, Oregon.
For many years I have also been employed as a program facilitator, techno-geek and chief administrator at Summa Institute.
In parallel with my work in IT I trained to become a challenge course facilitator and workshop leader in human development. I also did some graduate work in human and organizational development at the Fielding Graduate University. I now have over 10 years of experience as an adult education workshop leader and trainer, and 16 years of leading children of all ages in outdoor education and challenge course activities.
Having spent many years doing IT for non-profits (and small businesses) I have my finger on the pulse of cheap IT - what's the most powerful and cost-effective use of technology for cash-strapped organizations? That is the question I am constantly trying to answer.
I created this site as a place to post the various geeky tidbits and strange happenings that I come across in my daily traversing of the web, with a focus on (b)leeding-edge IT for non-profits and small businesses.
My hope is that you, the reader, will find some humor, entertainment, usefulness or irritation at what you find here. If so, you are my intended audience.