What kind of work interests you?
I like doing any kind of work that allows me to learn something. From front end to back end development, it's all fun to me. I've done database development, gameplay programming, AI programming, web development, user interface programming, and more - it never gets dull and I am always learning from it; therefore, any kind of work that tests my skills and patience interests me.
What was your upbringing like?
Since I was 3 years old I played video games. I remember getting a transparent purple GameBoy Color when it came out, playing Super Mario, Pokemon, and other games on it. After a while I started thinking about what went into a video game: how it was made, how it was designed, the audio work that was involved, the story-telling components, the gameplay that made it unique, etc. etc. These thoughts always confused me and I never understood it all until I decided to teach myself programming and learn Unity 3D in high school where I took on the challenge of creating a video game for my Capstone Project. Making a game is beyond difficult, and doing it alone is a never ending mission essentially. Video games were my passion, still are, and is what keeps me intrigued as I see so many advancements in the industry every year.
Do you have any hobbies, besides gaming?
Well, yes. Although I have sunk many hours into gaming, even competitively, I do have many other hobbies. Here's a few:
- Archery
- Learning about Science (geology, biology, ecology)
- Watching documentaries
- Magic: The Gathering
- Working on vehicles
- Trail Running/Biking
- Teaching myself new things (from computer-related topics to sewing and anything in-between)
Got any miscellaneous things you want to share?
I sure do.
- I have green eyes, even if you can't see it in the picture to the right.
- I've known my most of my best friends since I was in center school and I think that's pretty neat.
- I enjoy thriller movies like Prisoners, action movies like Mission Impossible, and anything with Jake Gyllenhaal or Tom Cruise in it.
- I enjoy the company of almost any dog - especially huskies. Currently I have 3 dogs; a Samoyed, a lab/Australian-Cattle, and a White Shepard.
- I love chocolates, chocolate ice cream, chocolate milk, and anything chocolate for the most part.
- My favorite RPG would probably be Oblivion, action/shooter would be Rainbow Six: Vegas 2, and...well I could go on for a long time about games so I'll just stop there.
- My dream car is to have a Corvette, and one day it will be a reality.
- I am always interested in trying new things, whether it comes to craft beer, going some place I've never been, playing a new game, etc. I'm always willing to try it.
- I can't handle spice well as even buffalo sauce is too hot for me; and not too long ago I tried a California Reaper (Why? See above bullet).