Hello, my name is Jason.  I currently work as a central office technician for Verizon Wireless.  I’ve completed an associate degree from Springfield Technical Community College, and after attending a few other four-year institutions decided to complete the I.T. program at UMass Lowell with a minor in management.  Since completing the associate degree I’ve been taking all my course work online, which is great for time management but can prove extremely difficult for unfamiliar subjects, I have a pre-calculus course next semester that I’m not looking forward to.  I am taking Exploring the Internet at UMass Lowell mainly as a degree elective, but also to learn more about and how to better use the internet.  I feel as I have a pretty good grasp in using the internet, but there’s always more to learn, and if not it’s always good to brush up on the fundamentals.  I’m currently serving in the Air National Guard, prior to that I served as an infantrymen in the Army Guard and five years on active duty in the regular Army.  I’ve spent quite a bit of time overseas and done a fair amount of travel stateside.  When I’m not working or studying, I love to go mountain biking, rock climbing, or the Crossfit gym.