1.    Neil holds a master’s degree from MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and a bachelor’s degree from UC San Diego. Fun fact: UC San Diego is ranked No. 2 for surfers.

2.      Neil is a mechanical engineer who has worked in the aerospace industry for more than a decade.

3.      He is a mentor at ScienceOC.org and volunteers for various events from mentoring to presentations on the role of science and careers in science. 

4.      He also the founder of Kinetic Analytics which specializes in prototype carbon fiber components for aerospace, automotive and recreation.

5.      In 1999, Neil lead a human-powered submarine team. That same year, Neal became an avid triathlete.