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Ross Heintzkill

Ross is just a tall, nerdy guy living in Oregon, which is one of many states he has lived in throughout the US, including on both coasts and near both borders. He embraces the idea of being a 'jack of all trades' enthusiastically. Ross loves learning and believes the more things he can understand even just a little bit, the better chance he has at being a good writer.
Professional Experience:
Ross holds a Master's degree in Journalism -- an education focused on research, data acquisition and clear communication. He spent six years as a signals intelligence analyst for the US Air Force doing lots of high-speed data processing and other ‘secret squirrel stuff’. Prior to this, Ross also developed websites for years which gave him an appreciation and respect for the depth, complexity and enormity of the IT field.
Topic Expertise:
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL
Education / Certifications:
Master's in Journalism, University of Oregon
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