Ever since I was a young child I remember having questions about life and living, i.e. "How do you live a successful life?", "What does it mean to be successful?", "What does success mean to me..., for my life?", "How do I make the right choices?", "What makes one choice better than another?", "How do I learn what it means to be a Man..., a Man that can learn to understand himself, his environment, the people places and things with which he share that environment, how to, not just survive but, excel and live a life of significance, solving problems, not just for himself and his family and friend, but help all beings live successful and fulfilling lives, as determined by them.
(I have found that I can not even come close to being successful and feeling fulfilled unless I help others to live successful and fulfilling lives. We are all in this thing called life, together. Who we are in part make all of existence what it is)
To find the answer to these and many other questions floating around the landscape of my mind, I set out on a search..., a quest that would last a life time.
I joined the Navy after graduating from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Bronx, at the end of the summer of 1977.
Joining the Navy, working as an Aircraft Systems Technician, was the best thing for me. I love the Technology, the Team can do spirit and the fact that you had to bring yourself up to the Navy's level of functional efficiency. And the Navy gave you all the training and resources you need to do just that, and the Travel was Amazing.
After about 6 years of traveling, interacting and studying, I realized that I was learning answers to many of the question I had. I was hungry and this was only the beginning. I was learning so many things… I thought every one should have the answers to questions that so many have long since stop asking.
Some of the things I've learned and experienced during my Naval Career and personal educational pursuits were very eye opening and a Conscious awakening of sorts.
Around 4 Years later I started thinking about developing an Encyclopedia on Life and Living.
As time went on another idea began formulating in my mind…, the thought of starting a business whose sole purpose would be to improve quality of life by helping humankind move to the next level of human development.... Thus, the Idea of "Synergistic Life" was born...
After Retiring from the Navy I felt the need to gain an understanding of how Corporate America does things. This led me to taking a job as a Technical Support Technician at ABC. And from there I took a job as a Network Operations Center Systems Technician at Time Inc. I also joined a few Network Marketing Organizations, Namely Quixtar as an IBO and the secondary cash flow market studying to become a broker… this was very enlightening.
Here are some of the positions I held, education and certifications I have obtained from the Navy and after I retired.
Some of the Positions I held, Duties, and Qualifications:
• Air Craft Quality Assurance Inspector • Quality Assurance Safety Observer • Motor Vehicle and Rail Car 626 Inspector • Automated Data Systems Security Officer • Network Security Officer • Information System Security Officer • Various Letters of Commendation and Appreciation • Ranked No. 4 out of 44 Managers • Assistant Squadron Duty Officer • Aviation Armament Branch Supervisor • Work Center Supervisor – 80 People • Maintenance Supervisor – 25 People • Work Center Night Shift Supervisor – 5 People • Technical Publications Officer • Ordnance Certification Board Member • Air craft Weapons System Corrosion Control Officer • Duty Section Leader – 30 People • Weapons Support Equipment Supervisor – 5 People • Weapons and Ammunition Accounting • Safety Officer • Command Assessment Team Member • Advisory Board Representative • Facilities Manager • Squadron Store Manager, Buyer, Foreign Currency Exchange Manager • Training Officer • Transportation Officer • Senior Section Leader • Career Counselor • Drug and Alcohol Program Urinalysis Program Coordinator • Officer / Enlisted Sponsorship Coordinator • Support Desk Technician • Network Operations Systems Technician • And much more…
Education and Training:
• NetWare 4.1 Security Audit and Control • Fundamentals of TQL (TQM) • TQL Team Skills and Concepts Instructor • Fleet Readiness Aviation Maintenance • Information System Security Manager • Overseas Duty Support Coordinator • Naval Explosives Safety Manager • Electrical Explosive Safety for Naval Facilities • Novell Intranetware • Microsoft MCSE • Cisco Router Configuration • Business Law • Real Estate Investing • Web Development • Marketing and Sales • Database Management • Negotiation • Level 1 Program Manager (Navy Drug and Alcohol Program Manager) • Hazardous Materials Driver • Leadership and Development • Naval Aviation Maintenance Program • Work Center Supervisor • Work Center Non-Supervisor • Aircraft Discrepancy Reporting • Business Management • Financial Management • Aviation Maintenance Administration • Operations Management • Logistics Management • Navy Recruiter – Marketing Management • Air Craft Weapons Loading Crew Chief • Electrical and Electronic Systems Maintenance and Repair • Systems Troubleshooting • Corrosion Control • Hazardous Material Handling and Management • Rights and Responsibilities • Sexual Harassment Prevention Training • Command Assessment Team Training • Microprocessors • Introduction to Basic, C++, Fortran Programming • Artificial Neural Networks • Nanotechnology • Digital Circuits • Solid State Electronics • Aviation Fundamentals • Nature / Survival Training, Reptiles and Amphibians, Camping, etc.. Music • Guitar • Drums • Trumpet • Sax • Keyboards • Vocal • Jazz, R&B, Rock Band, Choir. • And much, much more.
I have traveled to and/or lived in the following places:
Here at Home:
• Oahu, Hawaii; • Los Angeles, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Oakland, Alameda, Mountain View, CA; • Boston, Ma • Corpus Christi, TX • Whidbey Island, WA • Washington D.C.; • Pensacola, Florida; • Chicago, IL; • Atlanta, GA; • Sumter, Beaufort, SC; • Millington, Memphis, TN; • New York/New Jersey, NY; • New Orleans, LA • Perth Amboy, NJ, • Connecticut; • Philadelphia PA; • Lexington Park, Indian Head, Baltimore, Silver Springs, Fort Washington, MD; • Alexandria, VA; • Adak, Alaska, etc...
Around the World:
• Tokyo, Atsugi, Misawa, Japan; • Rota, Spain; • Luzon, Olongapo City, Manila, Philippines; • Catania, Syracuse, Ramaca, Aggragento, taormina, Sicily; • Guam; • Mombassa, Kenya; • Osan, Korea; • Diego Garcia; Cocas Island; • Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Germany; • Athens, Crete, Greece; • Trinidad, Etc…