Dave earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Bridgewater State University and is a member of Phi Alpha Theta, an American honor society for Historians. Dave holds a Master of Arts in English from BSU and is also a member of American Mensa. He has been captivated by history, mysteries and patterns ever since he was a child. His first book, Unveiling the Mystic Ciphers, examines the mystery of the 200-year old Shugborough Inscription and presents a new theory regarding its solution.
Proud to be an Aspergian, Dave is also active in raising Autism awareness both within and outside of the technology community. He has spoken publicly on living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at numerous conferences and volunteers helping teens with ASD acquire skills to help them succeed in the work environment.