About Me
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Born in the Finger Lakes region of upstate NY
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Received PhD in Physics from Stanford University
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Living in the Boston area with my wife of 46 years
No, it's not Ralphie from A Christmas Story, but pretty darn close.
Technology
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Following graduate school, worked for 40 years in the semiconductor industry, in process R&D
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Worked for both chip makers (Intel, Digital Equipment) and for process equipment suppliers (GCA, FEI, Ultratech, TEL)
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Worked in lithgraphy, metal deposition and etch, focused ion beam, and electroplating
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Numerous journal articles and industry conference papers
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Retired in 2022
Writing
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Started writing fiction around 2010: inspired by the city of Lowell, MA
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Experiencing various parts of the world in my business travel has also been a source of ideas
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Current titles include a sci-fi trilogy centered in Lowell, and 2 collections of short stories.
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Coming soon: new sci-fi novel Sanctuary
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My goals include turning sc-fi cliches upside down, and writing the stories I want to read
Skating and Music
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Recreational skater for 25 years (so far)
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Member of Sharper Edge Skating Club in Concord MA
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Have participated in solo programs, synchro, and 2-person spotlights
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In the past few years, have become skilled at editing music for skating programs: started offering this professionally in 2022.
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Music editing business has really taken off in the past 2 years! Over 150 orders completed, and over 80 different customers! This includes several coaches using me to cut music for their students. Lots of repeat business! I have customers in the US and in at least 5 other countries: ice skaters, roller skaters, and a dance team.