[JSeymourATL]

> computer scientist with a love of sensors, tracking, quantified self and the like.

Have you considered a career path in project consulting? You might imagine that there are senior execs working in all of the areas you mentioned-- that could use your help with short-term projects lasting 3-to-12 months. The duration and variety might appeal to your particular strengths and personality.

The challenge for you now is finding agreeable clients, with interesting challenges, who will pay your fee. On this subject, Alan Weiss is masterful > http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/142757.How_to_Acquire_Cli...