Tarek S. Niazi holds a Bachelor degree and a Master degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science respectively. He worked at IBM for twenty-five years in various positions. As an entrepreneur, he established and ran investment, consulting, and project integration services companies. Niazi's interests run the gamut from geology to history, astronomy, and applied science, including physics. His global travels have given him a deep appreciation for the mosaic of life and culture on Earth.