About the Author

The author is a practicing Information Technology Executive with over 25 years of experience in the SaaS and FinTech sector. He has an undergraduate degree from Brown University (Econ, Ancient Studies), a Masters in Computer Science from NYU, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science at FAU focusing on metaphysical interpretations of language (Natural Language Processing).  He joins his background in Computer Science and Engineering with over three decades of study and practice in the art of mysticism and metaphysics, following threads and arcs of intellectual development in both Eastern and Western branches culminating in his magnum opus Theology Reconsidered which looks at the development of modern science within the context of the evolution of mysticism, mythology and theology through pre-history, ancient history, medieval times and through the Enlightenment.

The author brings together both eastern and western perspectives on epistemology, metaphysics and ontology in his work, with current focus on metaphysics as it relates to the field of Natural Language Processing in AI and epistemological interpretations of physics.

Born and raised in New York City, he currently lives in South Florida with his wife and youngest (of 3) children. His published works can be found below, although much of the content can be found here online under the banner, Notes from the Digital Underground. Any correspondence or questions should be directed to juanvaldez1971@gmail.com.