Amiga is inspired by Matthew Arnold Stern's experiences in the computer industry in the 1980s as a technical writer and computer journalist. He earned awards for his writing and public speaking, including Distinguished Toastmaster and an Award of Excellence from the International Online Communications Competition. He grew up in the San Fernando Valley and graduated Summa Cum Laude from California State University, Northridge. He is married with two children, a granddaughter, and lots of cats.
