Neil Smyth has more than 25 years of experience in the IT industry, encompassing software development, project management, and marketing. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and multiple certifications, including A+, Security+, Network+, Project+, Java Associate, and Microsoft Certified Professional. Neil is also a Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Database Design Specialist.As the co-founder and CEO of Payload Publishing, a technical content publishing company, Neil has authored numerous books in the acclaimed "Essentials" series, covering a wide range of programming and system administration topics. His notable works include Android Studio Development Essentials, Jetpack Compose Essentials, iOS App Development Essentials, and Ubuntu Essentials.
