"I am a senior software engineer, analyst, and designer specializing in web based business applications under the Java J2EE MVC object oriented methodologies. I have a B.S. in physics and was granted a US DoD security clearance in 2008. My interests include: sailing, reading, programming, business, writing, cooking, backgammon, history, philosophy, psychology, meditation, and science. I have a broad business background with extensive experience as a real estate investor and mortgage financing. I have a Grandmaster ranking in karate which I began studying in 1968. I am also an experienced, though unpublished, author having written not only numerous technical white papers and a few book length manuscripts, but I have also 2 completed fiction novels. I love to share all of these experiences and would be happy to chat with anyone as to how I could help them gain more understanding of the things I love to do. I live in Dover, New Hampshire but can work with anyone anywhere via internet, Skype, or consulting on the phone. Depending on needs, I'm willing to travel a reasonable distance to work with you, or an extended distance for the proper compensation." less...