Andy Silber graduated with a PhD in astrophysics from MIT. After giving academia a try, he decided to become an engineer without an adjective (i.e. electrical, mechanical, software). Since then he has delivered innovative hardware products, including medical devices, consumer electronics, and industrial equipment. For fun he writes about energy policy, the environment, product development, and project management (www.asilberlining.com). He lives in Seattle with his wife and son.