Tom has had a consistent Internet presence since 1987. With an Associates Degree in Business Data Processing from the College of Marin, he has since gained over 40 years of experience in a variety of computer related fields.

His experience ranges from Unix system and database administration and network design to software development in many languages and on numerous platforms including IBM, DEC, and HP mainframes and personal computers. He has written software for projects as diverse as computer networking, database management systems, system integration, medical offices, marina management, power utilities, natural language processing, general accounting, credit card processing, telephone contact centers, and more.