About Me

  • About Me: My name, almost everywhere on the Internet, is B-Con, but some people know me by Beacon, and still others by Bitwise. Out in the so-called "real" world, my name is Brad CONte, but as of the moment it's only unconfirmed rumor -- I have yet to obtain proof of it. I spend most of my time on my computer reading articles, writing programs, writing essays, or surfing forums. When I'm not on my computer, I'm probably reading something by Bruce Schneier, Dave Barry, or Scott Adams. I love reading, but usually don't read anything that's not technical or humorous. I live in the USA, in the fine state of California. I live in a somewhat rural area, just minutes outside the closest actual suburb. I'm as computer geeky as they come, and a huge security nut. You can read a more about me on my website: http://b-con.us

Video Games

  • Games I Play: Half-Life², Battlefield 2, AOE 2
  • Consoles: none
  • Most Addictive: AOE 2, Half-Life²

College

  • School Name: University Of California - Davis
  • Status: Undergrad
  • Class of: 2009
  • Attended: 2007 - 2009
  • Degree type: Bachelors
  • Major(s): Dual: Mathematics and Computer Science

More About Me

  • Nicknames: B-Con, Beacon
  • Nationality: American
  • Religion: Christian
  • Heroes: Bruce Schneier
  • Interests: Computers, security, cryptography, programming, video games, the NSA, and tech gadgets in general.
  • Expertise: Computers, computer security, programming, angular insults.
  • Occupation: Student

Books

  • Favorite Books: Beyond Fear, Practical Cryptography, Dave Barry*.
  • Favorite Authors: Bruce Schneier, Dave Barry, Scott Adams
  • Favorite Genres: Tech

Television

  • Favorite Shows: Numb3rs
  • Favorite Late Night Talk Show: Jay Leno (not that I ever watch it).

bitwise

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    • Name: Brad
    • Country: United States
    • State: California
    • Metro: Sacramento
    • Birthday: 7/9/1987
    • Gender: Male
    • Member Since: 1/2/2006