Michael Barton Heine Jr Lifewire Technology Review Board Member Expertise Audio/Video Electronics Telecommunications Software and Hardware Education Introduction 10 years as a Signal Support Specialist in the US Army.Double minor with a major in Technical Management.15 years providing Technical training to Techs and Engineers.Wireless Communications course Author. Experience Michael Heine is a Network Engineer working with a variety of technologies. In addition, Michael is a Technical Writer and Editor who focuses on consumer and enterprise technologies for a broad range of outlets. Michael has over 25 years' technical experience working in the Television Industry, Defense, ISP, Telecommunications and Education. He has held over a dozen technical certifications throughout his career and considers himself a career student. Education Michael Heine is a writer, editor, and network engineer with 25+ years' experience working in the television, defense, ISP, telecommunications, and education industries. His IT Certifications:CompTIA A+CompTIA Security+ ceCFOTCPCTLean Six Sigma Green BeltAS in Electronic Engineering Lifewire and Dotdash Meredith Lifewire, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a Top 10 technology information website, as rated by Comscore, a leading internet measurement company. We provide trusted, clear, and actionable answers to your most pressing technology questions vetted by certified experts, as well as trustworthy product recommendations so you can make the most informed purchasing decisions. Learn more about us and our editorial process.