I am a retired civil servant with an Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology from Hinds Jr. College and a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering from Texas A&M. I worked in the medical field for thirty years, holding positions such as Medical Equipment Repairman, Clinical/Biomedical Engineer, Construction Project Manager, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Programmer, and Webmaster.
The roles I enjoyed most involved computers—especially programming. It scratched a creative itch that no other job could satisfy. Some of the programming languages I’ve used include MUMPS (M), C, C++, Python, Pascal, JavaScript, and HTML. Recently, I’ve enjoyed experimenting with Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects.
My hobbies include woodworking, local history, genealogy, birding, and electronics. My woodworking website is "The Sawdust Post", where I share projects, jigs, and various creations I’ve built over the years. There’s something especially rewarding about researching a design, modeling it in SketchUp or Fusion-360, and building it from scratch.
My wife and I also enjoy exploring historical sites and taking day trips to visit local scenic and historic destinations. Some of our adventures are documented on our website "Meander and Gander".
Stephen B. Kirby
