Retired enterprise software sales / marketing rep. Started off as a pipefitter, then sheet metal mechanic, machinist, tool and die design, then CNC programmer. Joined a CAD system startup, then got into Product Lifecycle Management. 2 successful IPOs and 3 private equity acquisitions. Also some spectacular failures.

Early adopter of home automation starting with Vera many years ago. Very interested in HA to take it to the next level. Not a programmer, but understand the basics.