The subject was born in Akron, Ohio in 1969. He holds a B.S. in Physics from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, and a Ph.D. in Computer Music/Music Theory from Cardiff University in Wales. The other circumstances of his life you would be happier not to know. On a more personal level, and in a general sense, he wishes to assure his readers that he lacks inherent qualities. Well-wishers are encouraged to communicate with him.