I'm often asked about the origin of the name theUpstairsRoom. It's pretty
simple really. When I started doing freelance programming and design work,
my office was in the loft of our condo. I've spent so much time in that loft,
it just became known as
I hold degrees in chemistry and in pharmaceutical science from The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science (Since renamed to University of the Sciences in Philadelphia). My interest in computer programming and information technology dates back to my younger days, hacking away in machine code on the TI-99/4, TRS-80 and Commodore 64.
I have worked with companies across the United States in various industries. Project types include simple data conversions, data-driven web sites, custom desktop applications, and web based collaboration solutions. Platforms include both Microsoft technology as well as open source technology including the typical LAMP stack (although these days I'm more likely to utilize Lighttpd in place of Apache).
Most recently, I have been focusing my development energies on web based application developent in PHP and have done extensive work with the Horde Project where I am a member of the core development team.
In the interest of adding a more personal touch - when I'm not working you can usually find me at the airport (or even better, somewhere above one) - satisfying what some call an unhealthy obsession for aviation and being airborne in a Cessna 172. You can see some pictures here. I could also be found trampling through the woods, scratching my black and white photography itch. If this is your thing too, you can find my gallery here. I live in southern New Jersey with my wife, daughter and pain-in-the-butt feline.