Learn about the experts active in the Windows Vista community and Windows Vista discussion groups—including Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs), some of Microsoft's own experts, and other professionals.
Top discussion group contributors
John BarnettCentral England, UK
John Barnett is a freelance computer journalist and a Microsoft MVP. He is the coauthor of the 2005 book Windows XP MVP. He maintains a Windows Vista help website at vistasupport.mvps.org. Full biography
Colin BarnhorstColorado, USA
Colin Barnhorst retired in 2004 from work in retail hardware and software sales, labor and employment work, and a career in educational administration. He was a Microsoft MVP from 2004 to 2007.
Kerry BrownBritish Columbia, Canada
Kerry Brown is an independent computer consultant and a Microsoft MVP. After studying English and philosophy, he bought a Timex Sinclair 1000 and a Texas Instruments TI-99 and has been hooked on computers ever since. He maintains a Windows Vista help website at www.vistahelp.ca. Full biography
Richard G. HarperMichigan, USA
Richard G. Harper is an information systems support engineer, former paramedic, and a Microsoft MVP. He's been hooked on personal computers since first using one in 1976. In his spare time, he relaxes with a science-fiction or techno-thriller novel and the occasional bicycle ride. Full biography
Mathew KimballAlberta, Canada
Microsoft MVP Mathew Kimball, aka Jupiter Jones, retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service, acquiring experience in electronics, computers, and security. He spends his time repairing computer systems and participating in various Windows discussion groups. Full biography
Rick RogersNew York, USA
Microsoft MVP Rick Rogers is a banking professional by day and a participant in tech support discussion groups by night. His interest in computers has led him back to college to pursue a degree in computer science. Full biography
Paul SmithSouthern England, UK
Paul Smith works in retail software sales and is a Microsoft MVP. He runs The Windows Resource, a help resource for Windows XP and Windows Vista users. He also runs several popular PC gaming and Xbox-related websites and cohosts the Gamercast weekly webcast. Full biography
Columnists
Dan BlacharskiIndiana, USA
Dan Blacharski is a freelance writer with several books and hundreds of articles in print. He has worked in high-tech public relations and writes about business, technology, and entrepreneurship. Also a world traveler, Dan enjoys spending winters in Thailand. All topics by Dan Blacharski
Gloria BoyerPennsylvania, USA
Gloria Boyer is a writer on the Windows team at Microsoft. Formerly a network administrator, she now writes about Windows networking. She's also a poet, an artist, a dancer, a juggler, a gardener, a cat lover, and not particularly tall. All topics by Gloria Boyer
Tom BunzelCalifornia, USA
Tom Bunzel is the author of Solving the PowerPoint Predicament: Using Digital Media for Effective Communication and several other computer books. He has appeared on Tech TV's "Call for Help" as "Professor PowerPoint" and has been a featured speaker at the InfoComm and PowerPoint LIVE conferences. All topics by Tom Bunzel
Mark CarpenterWashington, USA
Mark Carpenter is a writer on the Windows team at Microsoft. He spent his first six years at Microsoft working on documentation for the Macintosh product group. He's enjoyed the past two years seeing how the other half lives. All topics by Mark Carpenter
Walter GlennAlabama, USA
Walter Glenn is a writer and consultant based in Huntsville, Alabama. He is the author of numerous books, articles, and white papers on Windows and other Microsoft technologies. You can visit his website at www.walterglenn.com. All topics by Walter Glenn
Sandi HardmeierPerth, Australia
Sandi Hardmeier is a Microsoft MVP specializing in Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, and Windows Mail. She is the IT coordinator for a mid-sized law firm, as well as the creator of www.ie-vista.com, the first dedicated Internet Explorer 7 support site to go live on the Internet. Full biography All topics by Sandi Hardmeier
Greg HoldenIllinois, USA
Greg Holden has written more than 35 books on security, online business, and other computer-related topics. He also writes freelance articles on technology and education. He and his two teenage daughters live in Chicago, Illinois. All topics by Greg Holden
Dave JohnsonWashington, USA
Dave Johnson is a writer on the Windows team at Microsoft. In addition to writing about Windows, he's a scuba instructor, a drummer, an award-winning photographer, and the author of over three dozen books. All topics by Dave Johnson
Brittany KnightWashington, USA
Brittany Knight is a writer on the Windows team at Microsoft. Before joining the company in 2007, she studied Communication and International Relations at the University of Southern California. In addition to writing, she enjoys traveling, reading, and skiing. All topics by Brittany Knight
Stephanie KriegerNew York, USA
Stephanie Krieger is a Microsoft MVP and author of two books on the Microsoft Office system, including Advanced Microsoft Office Documents 2007 Edition Inside Out. She has served as a consultant to global companies on using Office and has taught numerous professionals and software trainers. Full biography All topics by Stephanie Krieger
Jerri LedfordAlabama, USA
Jerri Ledford is a freelance business technology writer who has written more than 750 articles for electronic and print publications. She is the author or coauthor of eight books, including PC Magazine Office 2007 Solutions and 25 Home Automation Projects for the Evil Genius. All topics by Jerri Ledford
Matt LichtenbergWashington, USA
Matt Lichtenberg is a writer on the Windows team at Microsoft. Before joining the company in 2000, he worked as a computer trainer and then attended Miami University (Ohio) where he received a Master of Technical and Scientific Communication degree. In 2006, he and his colleagues won the Society for Technical Communication's International Online Communication Competition for their work on the Windows Media Workshops. All topics by Matt Lichtenberg
Jay MunroWashington, USA
Jay Munro is a writer on the Windows team at Microsoft, specializing in Internet Explorer. Previously, he was a project leader with PC Magazine labs and a freelance writer for PC Magazine, Extreme Tech, PC Today, C-Net, Computer Shopper, and other magazines. All topics by Jay Munro
Andy MyersWashington, USA
Andy Myers is a writer on the Windows team at Microsoft. He comes from the video game industry where he has worked as a magazine journalist and an author of strategy books. In his spare time, he plays and records music with various bands. All topics by Andy Myers
Byron RicksWashington, USA
Byron Ricks is a writer on the Windows team at Microsoft. Outside of Microsoft, he has written about natural history, technology, and travel for numerous magazines and websites. All topics by Byron Ricks
John ShawWashington, USA
John Shaw is a writer on the Windows team at Microsoft, specializing in Windows Media Player and other multimedia programs. Before joining the company in 2000, he worked as a writer and editor for a number of technology, business, and medical publications. In 2006, he and his colleagues won the Society for Technical Communication’s International Online Communication Competition for their work on the Windows Media Workshops. All topics by John Shaw
Charlene ShepardWashington, USA
Charlene Shepard is a writer on the Windows team at Microsoft, specializing in Windows security and networking. Previously, she worked as a writer, a web developer and designer, and a user interface specialist for NASA and several software companies. In addition to writing, she enjoys scuba diving and gourmet cooking. All topics by Charlene Shepard
Michael StrohWashington, USA
Michael Stroh is a writer on the Windows team at Microsoft. Before joining the company in 2007, he spent more than a decade writing about science, technology, and medicine for publications that include Popular Science, The Baltimore Sun, ESPN The Magazine, and The Los Angeles Times. His work has been cited in The Best American Science and Nature Writing. All topics by Michael Stroh
Andy SweetWashington, USA
Andy Sweet is a writer on the Windows team at Microsoft. Most recently, he developed user interface text for several Windows Vista features. Previously, he helped create instructor-led training for Windows IT professionals and was a science and technology editor for Encarta Encyclopedia. All topics by Andy Sweet
John SwensonWashington, USA
John Swenson is a writer on the Windows team at Microsoft. In his nine years at Microsoft, he's done everything from digging up developer news for MSDN to interviewing technical leaders around the company. Previously, he was a business and technology reporter for newspapers and trade magazines. All topics by John Swenson
Mark H. WalkerVirginia, USA
Mark H. Walker has written numerous books and articles on gaming. From The Video Game Almanac to his columns in PC Gamer magazine, if it concerns games, it concerns Mark. He is also the designer of the award-winning Lock 'n Load board game. He lives and works in south-central Virginia. All topics by Mark H. Walker
Jean WhiteWashington, USA
Jean White is an editor on the Windows team at Microsoft, where she edits user interface text, Help content, and videos. In 2000, she left the publishing industry in her hometown of Toronto, Canada to join Microsoft. During her career at the company, she has worked at MSN, Office, and Microsoft Press. All topics by Jean White
Drew WilliamsWashington, USA
Drew Williams is a writer on the Windows team at Microsoft. Before joining Microsoft, he wrote about video games, airplanes, crime, and hazardous waste (although not always at the same time). Outside of work, his hobbies include raising small children, shoveling compost, and sleeping. All topics by Drew Williams
Tatsuo YamadaWashington, USA
Tatsuo Yamada is a writer on the Windows team at Microsoft. Before joining Microsoft, he was a freelance technical writer for various software companies in the Seattle area. Outside of the office he enjoys playing mediocre golf, snowboarding awkwardly, and spending time with a dog named Trout. All topics by Tatsuo Yamada
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