Philip Conrod holds BS degree in computer information systems and a master’s certificate in the Essentials of Business Development from Regis University where he graduated with honors.  Philip Conrod also received a Computer Programming for Business certificate from Warren Tech, in Golden, Colorado and a Generating Business Value CISR certificate from MIT Sloan School of Management in Boston, MA.  Philip has authored, co-authored and edited over two dozen application and game programming textbooks.   In addition, Philip has also held various Information Technology leadership roles in companies like Sundstrand Aerospace, Safeco Insurance, FamilyLife, Kenworth Truck Company, PACCAR, and Darigold.   Today Philip serves as the CEO of KIDWARE SOFTWARE, LLC and serves as an adjunct professor at Northwest University.   Philip is the proud father of 4 children, has 3 grandchildren and his married to an amazing woman.  Philip and his family live in Maple Valley, Washington.