Third generation Irish American. Born in Great Lakes, IL to William Max and Blanche Devine. My dad is retired from the Navy and the U. S. Post Office. We moved a lot when I was growing up with only the last four year of school spent at the same address. I attended 7 elementary schools, 3 Junior High Schools, 1 High School, 3 Jr. Colleges and 1 University. 2 years of Electronics Technology studies and have a BS in Computer Science.
I have spent the last 10 years of my career working in the telecommunications industry working for Nokia and currently for Sierra Wireless.
I served in the Navy from 74 to 78 as an Operations Specialist Second Class, duties included Operations Yeoman, Radar