published translations of poetry in poetry.com, and poetry and short stories for various magazines and for writing contests in usa only. published book review articles and computer software articles in helium.com. worked 20 years in electronics related jobs in usa and have done technical writing, also have expertise in office softwares. also comment on various forums related to literature, history, spanish culture and music, and computers. spanish native speaker, us citizen. worked in aerospace, satellite design for 10 years. AA degree in electro-mechanical drafting from el camino college, california, usa.; received in 1982. played alto and soprano saxophones while in high school and college, mainly big band and dixieland jazz. Also a big fan of merengue and other Latin music.