I am currently an independent software consultant specializing in .Net development From 1985 through 2001 as well as a Microsoft MVP since 2007. I was founder and president of Tufden Inc, where we successfully delivered systems for clinic scheduling, insurance company management and medical claim processing. Our solutions included delivering a turnkey medical office management system to over 500 customers nationwide. My passion for the computer dates back to elementary school when I joined my first computer club. I graduated from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York with a Bachelors and Masters in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.