Allan is an experienced seafarer and managed nautical charting surveys and environmental studies for the National Ocean Survey. Often he would dive for recovery of instruments or checking navigation hazards.

As a certified computer consultant, Allan specializes in information systems security. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH).

Simultaneously with the technical accomplishments, he has published on finance (pollution credit trading) that is cited by other technical publications, including the EPA. He has experience in both water and air pollution control, and was a presenter for an EPA conference. Broad skills enable his publications in management (Japanese management practices), computer virtualization training, and travel tips.

Allan holds graduate degrees in both management and engineering, is licensed as a professional engineer, and is certified in multiple computer systems. He considers his primary allegiance as a Husky to the University of Washington.

Published Articles

Mancation – Goin� to the Big Game in Style! A visit to Seattle, Washington, can be a great short vacation. A beautiful urban mere, Lake Washington and surrounding waterways are a unique experience for travelers. I have previously written on how to take a car up to Anacortes for the day trip by ferry to Friday Harbor, transiting en route through the scenic San Juan Islands. I lived in Seattle and attended University of Washington, but now only visit from the desert of California.

Mancation � Oh, my aching feet! Here I am with another episode of a man's take on wine country touring in Paso Robles, California. Although my wife and I did many things over our two-day stay, soaking my tired feet after traipsing through tasting rooms and shopping areas, was an unexpected treat.