Maestro, what is there to be forgiving here? We are very pleased to have you join us. The "long intro" as you call it is exactly what we want to see from all the newbies. It is one of the best ways for us to get to know all of you.
Thanks for taking the time to tell us about yourself. It sounds like your background will fit in well here. I look forward to hearing more about your fascinating research.
Koala, Captain, Team Andrew