Robert Nicholson

Robert Nicholson is an American technology entrepreneur, software engineer, academic lecturer, author, and amateur historian. He is best known for his work in Internet technology, consulting, and education, as well as for founding and editing health-related and cultural information websites. Nicholson has also authored guidebooks and professional publications focusing on technology and regional history.

Education and Early Career

Robert Nicholson earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from California State University, Chico and a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Stanford University. Early in his career he worked in the corporate technology sector, gaining experience at major firms including Hewlett-Packard, Oracle, and Sun Microsystems. During this period, he developed extensive technical and managerial expertise and led teams of engineers and developers in both established corporations and startup environments.San José State University

Career

Corporate and Entrepreneurial Work

Nicholson held numerous engineering and management roles in Silicon Valley, including positions as Vice President of Engineering and operations roles at technology companies. He co-founded and served as Vice President of Operations at Ratingz Inc., a company that launched specialized rating and review websites, and Vice President of Technology at LunaGraphica Inc. He also held executive engineering roles at Red Herring Communications, InterSurvey, Silicon Graphics, and Oracle, among others.ED Treatment Information Center

Throughout his career, Nicholson has provided strategic consulting and hands-on software development services for small- and medium-sized businesses and startups, and has served on corporate boards and as an officer for several California corporations.ED Treatment Information Center

Academic and Teaching Roles

Nicholson is a lecturer at San Jose State University, where he teaches courses in the Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Applied Data Science departments. His courses have included subjects such as data structures, server-side web programming, object-oriented analysis and design, compiler design, systems software, mathematical methods for data analysis, and data visualization.San José State University

Publishing and Digital Media

As an author, Nicholson has written the California Mission Guide, a historical guidebook on the Spanish mission system of California designed for travelers and history enthusiasts. He also authored The Three Rs of SEO: Core Principles Workbook, a professional reference on search engine optimization.Amazon

He is active in web publishing and digital consulting and has contributed articles on topics ranging from web technology and artificial intelligence to historical and health subjects across various platforms.Robert Nicholson

Online Projects and Editorial Work

Nicholson is the founder and President & Chief Editor of the ED Treatment Information Center (EDtreatment.info), an online resource providing educational material on erectile dysfunction and related health topics. The content on the site is prepared by staff and reviewed by Nicholson, with a focus on complementing clinical advice.ED Treatment Information Center

He also created and maintains several informational websites, including CaliforniaMissionGuide.com, which offers resources on the history of the California missions, and related regional guides.California Mission Guide

Interests and Personal Life

In addition to his professional and academic pursuits, Nicholson is an amateur historian with a particular interest in the Spanish mission system of California. He is a member of heritage organizations such as the California Missions Foundation and the California Mission Walkers.