Lucas earned a B.A. in English with a minor in Human Computer Interaction from the University of Washington and has 9 years of experience in digital publishing and lab style product testing. He specializes in AI policy, consumer technology, and cybersecurity, and is known for clear explainers and practical how to guides. His work on device accessibility and privacy settings has been cited by digital rights groups, and he helped design a cross site testing protocol for battery and display evaluations. Off hours, Lucas is a landscape photographer and a mechanical keyboard hobbyist. He manages the tech desk, trains contributors on sourcing and verification, and signs off on reviews, explainers, and buyer’s guides.