Jon, besides having a degree in Computer Science, is an avid programmer, producing
specialized software applications as well as shareware games. In the past, he has worked
as a Programmer for University of Southern California. He is the author and
programmer of the award winning software "Runes, The Ancient Oracle". Jon has many interesting
hobbies. Jon enjoys playing with and caring for his pets, Chesapeake, Sluggo, Rain, Stewie Eeeeoooowwwie, and Fonz, Jon,
also a musician for over 40 years, (guitar and keyboards) produces and records his musical
compositions at home in his recording studio, for recreational entertainment. He is also
an astronomy freak. From his backyard, he has produced many beautiful photographs of the
planets and galaxies, as well as other Deep Sky objects using his telescope. Jon also
participated in Project Halley, (the comet) with NASA Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, Ca.
Jon also enjoys gardening and growing his own vegetables. Being Italian, the fringe
benefits from the vegetable garden include great homemade pesto and pasta sauces, both
fresh and frozen for the cold and rainy winter.