Mr. Fida graduated from the University of Minnesota with a
Bachelor of Science degree. He holds a Masters Degree in Computer Science from the University of Hawaii.
Mr. Fida served as IT Manager for
"W. R. Med" a large medical systems
developer in Stillwater, Minnesota for several years. His responsibilities included presenting a program of training seminars to neurologists and their staff throughout the US & Canada, in the use of FDA-approved computerized equipment
for clinical drug trials. Since 1994, he has been an independent IT consultant. In 2000, he was an IT consultant for the mega-merger between
Wells Fargo and
Norwest Banks. As an IT consultant, he has also conducted numerous in-house educational seminars for small and mid-sized companies.
For the past several years, Mr. Fida, owner of "Net Surgeons" has
created and maintained networks and provided the computer needs of
businesses in the state of Florida. He specializes in medical IT;
providing electronic medical records programs, paperless
environments and acting as liaison between the medical software
companies and prominent medical practices. He is
President of The Hernando County Amateur Radio
Association,Board Member of The Spring Hill Amateur Radio
Club, member of
Infragard and holder of numerous certifications, not limited to
Novell,
Microsoft and
Brainbench.
His hobbies range from enjoying the privileges of the
Amateur Radio
Advanced Class License to piloting an occasional
aircraft to
enjoying the satisfaction of lending a helping hand to those of
need.