Brian A

* If you had to describe your job to a 3rd grader, how would you describe it and why is it important?
I help to figure out how to make cool new stuff that computer programs need to work better and help plan to make sure we can make it happen!

* What is your favorite part of your job?
Getting to work with developers to find good solutions to improve our software, and then getting to see it in action.

* What do you like to do in your free time?
GAMES! I play video games, lots of board games, and tabletop RPG's. I am a dungeon master and love telling stories.

* Which animal best represents your personality?
A bear. They can be intimidating to see in the wild or stumble upon by accident, but in most cases, they are just happy doing their own thing looking for berries and honey. IE: I'm a very big dude, and some people find me intimidating, but mostly I'm just an introvert.

* Do you have a life theme song? Why or why not? And if so, what is it?
Nope. It changes far too often depending on what is going on at the time. Sometimes it even changes with the seasons. I love a lot of music though. From the goofiness of Weird Al to Bob Marley in the summer, and lots of heavy metal for gym time and just rocking out. I LOVE Killswitch Engage.

* What's your dream car and why?
Tesla Model X - No emissions, very cool features, and comfy. Super roomy, and silly but cool gullwing doors.

* What's your favorite snack at the office?
Since my office if my home, it's variable to what is in the house. I do find I'm partial to salty snacks.

* If you could have any one superpower, what would it be?
Spider-Man's powers. Mobility, wall climbing, and extreme agility. That would be both fun and crazy useful.

* If you could have lunch with any famous person, who would it be?
Matthew Mercer. Not traditionally famous, but I admire him so much and he is such a talented artist/writer. (He is the creator and Dungeon Master for Critical Role.)

* What is your favorite book and why?
The Lord of the Rings. I know that Tolkien is a difficult read for many, but I get lost in his storytelling and intensely rich worlds. I first read the trilogy when I was in fourth grade, and have re-read it many, many times.

Brian Allen
Business Systems Analyst