Julio Franco - Executive Editor

Before the 90's dot com bubble and years before blogs were even called blogs, it was 1998 and I found myself spending countless hours playing with computer hardware and the web. I decided to create a website about computing and technology. One thing led to another, and after years of hard work, thousands of articles, and millions of visitors later, TechSpot evolved into what it is today. On a more personal note, I hold a Master's degree in Management Information Systems and a Bachelor's degree in MIS and Entrepreneurship. When I'm not working I enjoy spending time with my wife and children, family, and close friends as well as traveling on occasion. Other topics that constantly grab my attention include politics, business, sports and architectural design.
 

Jose Vilches - Managing Editor
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I've been fascinated with everything technology-related and taking stuff apart for as long as I can remember. Got my first system, an Apple Macintosh Color Classic, around 1993 and became 'obsessed' with the Internet and computers towards the end of that decade, when personal websites on Geocities were all the rage and getting online required asking everyone at home not to unhook the phone. Curiosity and countless hours online led to some self-acquired knowledge of hardware, software, and later on to venture as an independent web developer. I landed on TechSpot back in 2007 to help with the Downloads and Drivers sections and have since moved to take on other roles. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Informatics and hope to pursue a Master's in management soon. Besides technology, I enjoy sports (mostly soccer and MMA), traveling, gaming, grabbing a cold beer on weekends, and just spending time with family, friends, and my soon-to-be-wife.
 

Erik Orejuela - Department Editor, TechSpot en Español
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As a Business Management major I may not go as deep into computer hardware as some of my fellow editors, but I do love the thrill of a good multiplayer matchup. I have done some computer programming back in the day with Julio, we are good friends and go way back. I am an outdoors person, I like going out fishing on weekends, enjoy playing soccer and going to the beach, hanging out with friends, watching TV or going to the movies.
 

Per Hansson - IT Administration
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I live in Sweden and have been into computing for as long as I can remember. I devote most of my time keeping track of the latest hardware and writing about it here on TechSpot. I also enjoy a good game for relaxation. When I'm not at my computer I'm working as a mechanic for my friend Andreas who rides a 250cc road racing motorcycle in the European Championship, so if you ever want to meet me in real life, go to the closest racetrack to you when the EC in 250cc runs and buy me a beer ;-).
 

Steven Walton - Department Editor
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During my late high school years I discovered gaming on computers and by the time I finished school in 2001 it was clear my future would lay within the industry. Before I became interested in computer hardware I was somewhat addicted to online strategy gaming. This addiction also got me involved with website design as I was interested in the Internet and how it worked. Being a hands-on technical person I soon moved away from games and developed an interest for the hardware that ran and made the game possible. Today I am still just as enthusiastic about computer hardware and I really enjoy how it is ever evolving. When I am not playing with computer hardware I enjoy fishing, driving and playing sports.
 

Matthew DeCarlo - Department Editor
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With no formal IT background, most of my experience stems from industry-related publications and excessive curiosity. I found TechSpot in early 2008 while hunting for an active tech community and I was instantly hooked. I spend most of my waking hours in front of a PC, but outside the realm of technology and work, I enjoy spending time with my girlfriend and our dog, playing video games, picking locks, training with kettlebells, and shooting firearms.
 

Mario Estrada - Front-End Engineer
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I'm a Computer Science major who specializes in web development. I joined TechSpot on September 2010 and I'm in charge of its front-end development, although I do work through the whole stack and do a lot of back-end development for other projects. At TechSpot I've developed the mobile site and been involved on all UI changes and the recent redesign of our CMS. I've always been in love with technology and I admire hardware and software solutions that are built with ease of use in mind. On the personal side, on my spare time I love spending time with my friends and lately I've started running and playing golf as a hobby.
 

Shawn Knight - Feature Editor
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I have been interested in computers and technology in general for as long as I can remember. I received my first computer as a Christmas gift in 1998 and got into case modding and overclocking shortly thereafter. Aside from writing for TechSpot, I operate my own tech site and a personal blog. While away from the computer, I enjoy cars (mostly drag racing), hockey, good music, MMA and just hanging out with friends. My motto - Do what you love and love what you do!
 

Rick Burgess - Contributing Editor
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Lee Kaelin - News Editor
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Adonis Figueroa, Jessica Zuniga - Web Development
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TechSpot Contributing Members

We would like to extend our appreciation to long standing members who havehelped TechSpot and its community over the years. Most of them can be seen participating on the forums and reached through that medium using the usernames:

Phantasm66, TS | Thomas, Justin, LNCPapa, SNGX1275, Mictlantecuhtli, Nodsu, Poertner1274, Momok, Didou, Arris, MrGaribaldi, Bobbye, Broni, Mailpup... and the list keeps growing.