Team Z Bios

There are over two dozen Team Z members. Many prefer to let their newsgroup and forum posts speak for themselves, but others have been kind enough to respond to ZoneAlarm's invitation to send us their biographies. Enjoy!
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a1pcfixer
I have beta tested many different software programs such as; CompuServe access software, Virtual Access (Off-Line Reader mail & newsgroup reader), TrojanHunter, Pest Patrol, MS W2K & WinXP Pro, and ZoneAlarm Pro 3 beta.

I build my own PC's, currently run WinXP Pro, am interested in online security matters, and enjoy beta testing software."

Checkout
Over thirty years in IBM mainframes, for the last twenty as a consultant Systems Programmer. One of the first in England to own a production computer (Sinclair ZX80) and have since built several from of my own from components. Now interested in security and privacy issues with particular regard to the Internet.

Doug Hendry
Doug Hendry, Londoner, baby-boomer, ex-Air Electronics Officer, Royal Australian Air force, ex-radio tech Rhodesian Corps of Signals (Z-Troop, how's that for coincidence?), ex radio and TV tech, South African Broadcasting Corporation, inventor of Visiboard (www.Visiboard.com), fixer of other peoples PC's (as a mate), leaper of tall buildings in a single bound, optimist, believer in philanthropists such as Lockergnomes, amateur numismatist, and presently rebuilding his life in the UK.

Iggy
Webmaster http://www.iggyz.com. This site has been running since late 1999. Previously a large contributor to the old Clip2 project http://www.clip2.com & website beta tester for their original project. Over the past 3 years I've done beta testing for a lot of different software products. Most recently testing ZAP, the XP SP1 release, Windows media Player 9 & DirectX 9.0. Private beta tester for the now defunct Firetalk chat & instant message software. I've used ZoneAlarm software since ZA Version 1.5.20. Upgrading to ZAP when the 1st beta came out. I've been a frequent contributor to http://www.dslreports.com / http://www.BroadBandReports.com since 3/30/01. Published an article on Napster that was published by ZDNET Talkback http://zdnet.com.com/2100-11-524935.html October 22, 2000.

Marti
I'm in my early 50's and have been in the Houston, Texas area for over 25 years. I haven't had a paying job in over 10 years; my last job was help-desk support for a small group of users on a mini-mainframe. Besides the hand-holding with users, the job involved writing "how to" manuals from a new-to-computers point of view. When I quit work, PC's were just starting to appear in the office. When husband and I bought a PC, I had to learn DOS and programs on my own with a little help from my friends. Needless to say, I have learned Windows and associated programs on my own, but with a lot of help from my friends. My husband and I put in a large vegetable garden every spring; I had to learn the art of canning, so we could enjoy the harvest all year long. A lot of my time is spent in the sewing room, as I'm a quilter. Fabric dyeing, for use in some quilts, is another one of my vices."

Woodman
I'm a CISSP - Infrastructure Analyst for a global IT services corporation working in Managed Firewall Services, Firewall Security. Responsible for OS hardening, log reviews and security audit reviews on Solaris and Nokia firewalls. Currently, I'm also assigned the task of level 4 support (SME) supporting ZoneAlarm Pro and (soon) Integrity Desktop. I obtained a Bachelors degree in Programming back in '86 (when you couldn't even find a C++ course). Over the last 20 years, I've seen the industry go from Timex/Sinclairs, TI99a's (my first), indestructible IBM PC/XT's and "back-breaking" Compaq "luggables" to where we are today with superfast microchips in everything. I began as a PC technician/networking "do it all". Then went on to PC Support and finally my love - Information Security. I'm a member of (ISC)2 and ISSA with hopes of obtaining my CISA in June 2003.

Zane
ITC manager in Italy and owner of www.zanezane.net, one of the most famous sites for Italian operating system-tweakers. Zane is also a student of Computer Science at the University of Ferrara. His knowledge of Windows management and networking is well-known on the ITC Italian forums.

Zhen-Xjell aka Paul Laudanski
Over 16 years of information technology experience in Pharmaceuticals, Investment Banking, and Internet Service Providers. Expertise is distributed amongst web development, computer security, internetworking design and architecture. Hobbies and personal ventures in cyberspace include owning and running http://computercops.biz, moderating at http://broadbandreports.com, and administering at http://wilderssecurity.com. Free computer security code audits and patches are done for the http://phpnuke.org community. Business services offered in web development and security consultations. Additional sites owned and maintained: http://laudanski.com, http://tonylaudanski.com. Laudanski.com has been a great resource for http://proxomitron.org, whereas Computer Cops currently hosts downloads and forums for Proxomitron. Currently, Computer Cops also offers free online tools for port scanning and IP revelations, not to mention an online community presence.

Personal offline hobbies include wood working, technical rock climbing, weight lifting, surfing, golfing, and target shooting. Favorite make and model of a vehicle is the Ford Truck. NJ EMT with over 10 years experience. Founder and original Host of Team Helix. Saving the best for last, the lady I will marry has brought heaven on Earth to me. My life and love revolves around her blessed soul. In its entirety, just refer to this link: http://www.computercops.biz/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1464

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