David Gessel spent seven years of his childhood hammering steel in front of a coal-fired forge as a blacksmith�s apprentice. He then went to MIT to get a degree in physics where he focused on fusion, robotics, and precision engineering. Switching coasts, David joined Apple�s Advanced Technology Group and worked on a wide range of projects including pen-based computers, LCD technology, and digital cameras. David left Apple to join Interval Research Corp, researching rapid design/prototyping technologies for mechanical systems. After a few startups, David is now a consultant to Teradyne, Inc. and holds positions at Delta-e, LLC; PicoStar, LLC; idbias; and Nebucon, Inc.