Stephen is a proud U.S. Coast Guard veteran who used his hands-on military electrical training as a springboard for his engineering career. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Rutgers University (New Jersey) and is in the process of completing a master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Idaho. In addition to five years of military enlistment, he has industry experience in both defense and commercial hardware design roles.

When he's not working, Stephen enjoys spending time with his wife and five children in their rural New Jersey neighborhood and serving in their church.