-- Award winning writer and journalist with a track record of getting news first, accurately, and on deadline. Able to work independently, develop and cultivate sources, generate story ideas, and produce high quality, accurate copy ready for publication. -- In depth marketing, business, science and technology background. Can effectively work with people across the spectrum, from technology experts and engineers to non technical end-users, coordinating projects, communicating ideas, and facilitating optimal decisions. Degrees in Engineering and Computer Science. -- I am expert at high quality research and rapid writing on a wide variety of stories, including legislation, politics, environment, human interest, business, software, systems, science, health, and technology.- See more at www.linkedin.com/in/markhelfen