He had three bachelor's in single- and multi-variable calculus, elementary differential equations, and computer science; five years interning for various high-end government facilities; studied in statics and dynamics, electrical engineering, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, systems engineering; and a Master's in aerospace engineering.

Within two hours of him on the Hellicarrier, Hill knocked him flat on his pompous ass with one well-aimed punch. The Board could ream her all they wanted; she knew this ship inside and out, and she wouldn't suffer his mistakes or his ego.