Thomas Claburn is a senior reporter at The Register, where he covers technology, with a focus on software and cloud computing. He has been in publishing since 1995 and has previous experience in film and television. Alongside journalism, Claburn writes science fiction and occasionally codes. He has also worked as a naming consultant, developing brand names for major clients like AT&T and Hewlett-Packard. His editorial career spans multiple publications, including Wired and InformationWeek, where he served in various roles like editor-at-large and production coordinator. He is based in San Francisco.