Home: Big Pine Key, FL. Birthplace: Portchester, New York. Profession: Electrical engineering and software development. Organization: ByLight Professional Systems. Alma mater: Cornell University; San Diego State University; Johnson School of Business at Cornell. Languages spoken: English and French.
Current project: Currently working on Loan Guaranty Program for Veterans Administration. Recent recognition: Professionally recognized for debugging client/server issue for SSL addition. Recent professional development: FPGA Board Design and Embedded Programming, as well as AOSP learning. Latest accomplishment: Wrote Python application to produce PDF letters for system. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Writing my own application, CyberExam, and marketing it with a patent. Hobbies: Kitesurfing and ballroom dancing. Last book read: Master Your Attachment Style, by Scott Young.
Personality profile: Funny, creative, genuine, open, honest, loving. Moral compass: Do the next best right thing. We can only do our part. How do you define a perfect friendship? Trust and caring with no expectations. What is your greatest fear? Being alone. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Veterinarians. How do you relieve stress? Moving a muscle and changing my thoughts. What is your go-to workout? Swimming and yoga. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Adventure and exercise.
What movie have you repeatedly watched? Back to The Future. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Pictures of my sons and daughter. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My last girlfriend, who helped me grow tremendously. What’s the best advice you received growing up? You are responsible for your own actions and can’t change the thoughts of others. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Really devote your time and energy and focus on being as helpful and creative as you can be. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Artificial intelligence. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? Journals and podcasts and watching documentaries like 60 Minutes.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
Adding more creativity and efficiency to programming and design.
What change would you like to see in the world? More love and less hatred and blame and violence. Trying to respect others and do what we can. What message do you want to send out into the world? Do the next best right thing. We aren’t perfect and have flaws and can only do our best. If we fail, then that is okay. What mega-trend most excites you? Cryptocurrency and quantum computing. What mega-trend most concerns you? The increasing treatment of our environment and natural resources as less than sacred.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? The Trials and Tribulations of Bruce Sonnenfeld. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My mom and son. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A veterinarian. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My dogs. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With family and friends. What advice would you give your younger self? Believe in yourself and know you have everything you need to succeed. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? My forties.
Personal mission: Happiness and peace. Personal motto: Love everyone you can and appreciate every day without pain. Favorite quote: “As the rooster crows.” – My son in reference to the Bible. My son is no longer here.
