Nathan

If you had to describe your job to a 3rd grader, how would you describe it and why is it important?
Nate: I sometimes get to try and break a website, and when I do, I ask someone to turn around and fix it. Other times a customer may report that it is already broken. At that point, I will try and see if the website is experiencing issues. If it is, I will ask for it to be fixed. I then get to check and see if the problem got fixed for our customers.

What is your favorite part of your job?
Nate: The limitless potential to learn. I enjoy learning new concepts and skills. I love the “Ah-Ha” light bulb moments in life, and it is gratifying to learn and work through issues.

What do you like to do in your free time?
Nate: I have a wide array of interests and honestly don’t know where to start. I first and foremost, love spending time with my girlfriend, Nicole, and dog, Misiu (pronounced MEE-Shu, translates to Teddy Bear in Polish). I love live music, and events in general. Whether that be a sporting event, a concert, stand-up comedy, or a theatrical performance; I enjoy live entertainment. I also love spending time in the outdoors! Some of my favorite outdoor activities include skateboarding, hiking, snowboarding, camping, kayaking, fishing, golfing and grilling out with my friends. When I am staying in; I enjoy watching sports, movies, tv, or some wrasslin’ (Professional Wrestling). I also enjoy playing video games, but wish I had more time to play them more often.

Which animal best represents your personality?
Nate: Probably a sloth. I can be slow.

Do you have a life theme song? Why or why not? And if so, what is it?
Nate: I wouldn’t say I have a singular song, but I love songs that have a message to not sweat the small things. I suppose “Hakuna Matata” would be a fitting choice. ‘Dawn a New Day” by Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, “When it Rains it Pours by Twiddle”, or “Life is Wonderful” by Jason Mraz are some that help keep things in perspective for me.

What's your dream car and why?
Nate: A nicely done camping van. I am not much of a car guy so I couldn’t tell you a make or model. I have seen vans or busses that are transformed into camping vehicles, and that would be a dream to have something like that.

What's your favorite snack at the office?
Nate: I have heard about the snack wall, but unfortunately never had the chance to experience it. My favorite snack at home while I am working is probably trail mix!

If you could have any one superpower, what would it be?
Nate: Although I haven’t given it much thought, I would have to say teleportation.

If you could have lunch with any famous person, who would it be?
Nate: Bob Weir of Grateful Dead. I just imagine it would be a great lunch with even better stories.

What is your favorite book and why?
Nate: I love The Giver by Lois Lowery. I just remember it being one of the first books I read when I was younger, where I could tie the themes in the book back to things I understood about life. I have enjoyed it just as much in my adult years.