As a young child I began playing with locks and discovered I had a talent for springing locks. My father, who was a machinist and engineer, was my teacher.  Thriving on education and taking an interest in mechanical marvels, my work experience further enhanced my skills to crack safes and vaults. Worked at the CMU Physics department;  taught machining at the local Community College; and was employed at the University of Pittsburgh Chemistry department making prototypes for students and professors. In addition to my “day jobs”, I’ve spent a lifetime enjoying opening safes and vaults.