Denise Singletary Donohue

Professionally:
My latest book was released in April 2014 and is doing pretty well. Info here: http://bit.ly/1jHRKOJ I'm working on two more, and expect that those will be my last. That will make 12 books in 12 years while working full time and it would be nice to have a little more free time!

I got into computers by using them while working as a government economist, then transitioned into IT networking in the late 1990s. Since 2000 I've concentrated on Cisco technologies, doing hands-on work with them, teaching for a Cisco learning partner, writing Cisco courses, and books for Cisco Press. Gradually moved away from the hands-on work and now I do network design almost exclusively, working for Cisco Systems.

Lately I've become interested in working to increase the number of women and minorities in the STEM careers. My goal is to see a line for the ladies' room at a technology conference!

Twitter: LadyNetworker
Instagram: fradendon
Facebook: DeniseDonohue

Personally:
Married since 1973 to a wonderful, supportive guy. I am amazed to have children that we enjoy spending time with, and who enjoy hanging with us (or at least they say they do...) After living up north for so long, I've learned to like snow, spring blossoms, and fall leaves. We feel very blessed to have four fun grandhcildren. We cherish every moment with them.