Maurice Schmidt

At university, the study of Business Economics, Information Systems, and Marketing Management prepared Maurice for a career as a project manager. He developed extensive experience in proposing corporate computer systems and the installation and support of them. In this fast-changing environment, it was always necessary to stay abreast of the latest trends and apply these in a pragmatic way that ensured a return on investments for the stakeholders.

Astronomy, as one of his university subjects, remained a focus of interest. It provided a proving ground for applying the disciplines of computer science, quantitative methods, and statistics, which in turn deepened his grasp of astronomy.

Inherent in the drive to understand technological trends and the future impact on society, a parallel was found in the incredible advances in astronomy and our understanding of the universe. This enticed Maurice into this, his first excursion into fiction, and plausible science fiction in particular.