Adam graduated from the University of Iowa with an interdepartmental degree in the Philosophy of Science, Arts, and Ethics in 2003. He continued taking classes for a year following his graduation while working for the university's Information Technology Center.

In 2004, Adam moved to Los Angles and began working for Hitachi Consulting, mostly polishing his Excel voodoo. After six months with Hitachi, Adam decided that his love of technology deserved a voice. He began working for About.com (part of The New York Times Company) as their Guide to Digital Music in May of 2006.

Adam's technological expertise has been tapped by National Public Radio (NPR), and his freelance work has appeared in XLR8R, a music and culture print magazine. He loves his new MacBook Pro, keyboard shortcuts, and productivity-enhancing software.

Adam is also the co-author of the forthcoming How to Do Everything with Your iPhone (McGraw-Hill).