I'm a firmware/software engineer with 30+ years commercial experience in software development. I started programming at age 12 in Basic and Z80 Assembly and have been in various software related roles ever since, including embedded software, language and compiler design, firmware QA, web development, training and instructional design, technical support, software architecture, release management, consulting, system administration, entrepreneurial roles, etc, in both full- and part-time permanent and contract capacities and have a well-rounded background.