Scott Granneman is an author, Adjunct Professor, & partner in a technology firm. Scott has written seven books — Don’t Click on the Blue E!: Switching to Firefox, Hacking Knoppix, Linux Phrasebook, Podcasting with Audacity, Google Apps Deciphered, Mac OS X Snow Leopard for Power Users, & Linux Phrasebook: Second Edition — and contributed to several more. In addition, he was a columnist for SecurityFocus, The Open Source Weblog, and Linux Magazine.

As an educator, Scott has taught people of all ages — from pre-teens to senior citizens — on a wide range of topics covering everything from technology to literary representations of Hell. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at Washington University in St. Louis, where he has taught courses such as Web Development; The Politics of Encryption: Snowden, Surveillance, & the 4th Amendment; Technology & the Law; Using Everyday Technology; From Blogs to Wikis; Technology for Managers; & Technology in Our Changing Society. He also teaches at Webster University, where he has taught courses such as Web Development, Introduction to Interactive Digital Media, Getting More From Your Mac, & Your Digital Toolbox: Software, Tips, & Tricks for Web Developers (& Other Creatives).

As a Principal of WebSanity, he works with businesses and non-profits to plan, develop, & host websites using a robust open source Content Management System. In particular, he manages the firm's UNIX-based server environment, writes all the documentation, & works closely with other partners on the company's software and systems. Clients have included the Saint Louis Zoo, seven affiliates of the American Civil Liberties Union, Anheuser-Busch, PostNET/Pulitzer Technologies, the Stanford University Alumni Center, Habitat for Humanity, United States Arbitration & Mediation Midwest Inc., Washington University School of Law, & Fontbonne University, to name just a few.

Scott earned his Bachelor of Arts in English and Education & his Masters in English degrees from Washington University in St. Louis. His background as a private school English teacher & Technology Coordinator has proven invaluable to his ability to clearly communicate to his present audiences.

A longer, complete CV is available. In addition, you can also read student evaluations to find out what others have said about me.

Education

Washington University in St. Louis
Masters in English, 1991

Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts, 1989
Majors in English & Education, Minor in History

Professional History