Acknowledgments

I would like to thank a few of my Ph.D instructors who have helped me grow as a learner throughout the last two years: Dr. Dunn, Dr. Irlbeck, Dr. Lane, and Dr. Mike. Without their guidance and encouragement, this book simply would not have been possible. To my brothers, Mikee and David, I want to say thanks for always having my back in life. Also, thank you to Ronda Lobato and Dolores Burns for being the most supportive and awesome friends a guy could have.

I would also like to thank Michelle and Kim for their patience and understanding as I went through the learning curve associated with understanding the book-writing process. Again, thank you.

Finally, I would like to thank Richard and Jan Forrest, who have been my dearest friends throughout the last five years. They have given me every chance in the world to be a success and urged me to push the boundaries of my talent and creativity to reshape technology and my life.