Philip Conrod has authored, co-authored and edited over two dozen computer programming books over the past thirty years. Philip holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems and a Master's certificate in the Essentials of Business Development from Regis University. Philip has also served in Information Technology leadership roles for companies like Sundstrand Aerospace, Safeco Insurance, FamilyLife, Kenworth Truck Company, PACCAR and Darigold. Philip currently serves as the President & Publisher of Kidware Software LLC and he enjoys writing and teaching about technology and computer science.