Andy Hoskinson is a Northern Virginia - based software developer, Internet entrepreneur, musician, and U.S. Army veteran. In addition to his Gulf War Diary and other military writings, Andy has co-authored three popular software development books and numerous articles for computer industry trade journals. Andy is also an independent singer-songwriter, specializing in acoustic, alt-folk, and Americana, with several original releases to his credit. Andy has a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia and a master's degree from Mississippi State University, and lives in Fairfax County, Virginia.