Gilberto Perera Writer Education Nova Southeastern University Florida International University Miami Dade College Expertise Windows 7 Microsoft Consumer Technology Electronics and Gadgets Company Info GJP Media Introduction Recipient of Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional Award in 2009 and 2010 for contributions as a Windows expert.Has been published on technology sites such as Notebooks.com, LaptopLogic.com, and OhGizmo.com. Experience Gilbert J. Perera is a former writer for Lifewire, contributing nearly 20 articles based on more than 15 years of experience in technology. His articles have appeared on sites such as GilsMethod.com, Notebooks.com, LaptopLogic.com, and OhGizmo.com, among others. Formerly the president of GJP Media, a web design firm, he is now an engagement manager at Itron, Inc., and editor-in-chief at GilsMethod.com, a popular how-to website dedicated to gadgets and technology. Education Perera holds an MBA from Nova Southeastern University; bachelor's degrees in finance and international business from Florida International University; and an associate's degree in electrical engineering from Miami Dade College.Awards and PublicationsRecipient of Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional award in 2009 and 2010 for contributions as a Windows expert Lifewire and Dotdash Meredith Lifewire, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a Top 10 technology information website, as rated by Comscore, a leading internet measurement company. We provide trusted, clear, and actionable answers to your most pressing technology questions vetted by certified experts, as well as trustworthy product recommendations so you can make the most informed purchasing decisions. Learn more about us and our editorial process.