Profile of Markus Diersbock

Originally from Mission Viejo, California, Markus Diersbock wrote his first software program in AppleBasic at age 12 on the classic APPLE ][+.

In 1993 he founded and ran Computer Medics, in Tempe, Arizona, which focused on computer repair, network support, and custom software development. He consulted for a wide range of clients from small startups to the FORTUNE 500.

In 1997 he sold the company and moved to Marblehead, Massachusetts, to accept a contracting position with MITRE Corporation.

Markus has over 25 years of computer experience, which includes 14 years as a professional network integrator and software architect. He has extensive experience in contract work with companies like Ziff-Davis, Ajilon Consulting, BIOGEN, and Wachovia's Evergreen Funds.

He has also appeared on television numerous times, including NBC and UPN, and in newspaper and magazine articles focused on home/business systems security and troubleshooting.

Markus is currently in post-production on a computer show DVD that will be available in the summer of 2006 at Best Buy, CompUSA, Staples, and Amazon.com.