Professional
Dr. Greg Paperin is a software engineer at the Core Framework / Base Class Library group of the Common Language Runtime team.
In other words: Greg belongs to a bunch of folks who build Microsoft .NET.
Previously, Greg spent a few years concentrating on scientific research in complex adaptive systems, artificial life, network theory, and software systems engineering. He published a number of papers in those areas, and a PhD thesis.
Earlier, he worked as a software architect and IT business consultant, and before as a software developer for a number of clients in Germany, the UK and Australia. In his spare time, Greg contributes to a few open source projects.
Dr. Paperin is always looking for new and interesting projects, and you can hire him. Check out this website and Greg's CV to see if he may be able to help you with your project. If you have an exciting proposition, get in touch!