I earned my degree in Computer Science from Rowan University, with a specialization in Graphics and Visualization. Rowan University's Computer Science major is accredited by the national Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

I started my career as a Java programmer for CSC. I worked on the AEGIS and DDG1000 defense contracts, writing and testing missile guidance and situational awareness code. I filled the same role at MSE, an LLC divested from the division at CSC that I worked for.

In my spare time I founded Type 3 Studios, an independant game and mod studio, and developed the single player Half-Life 2 mod The Battle of Philadelphia.