This section of the website will let you know more about who I am and what I like!
I grew up in good 'ole Northeast PA, graduating from Wilkes Univesity with a Computer Science degree (Math Minor) in 2005.
I have 15+ years experience in IT, mostly development and management. I coded in many languages including C#, Java, and SQL.
I'm always working on becoming a better version of myself. I've done weekends with Landmark, the Mankind project, and more.
In my spare time, I love to play video games. I am a big Nintendo fan, with Mario games being some of my favorites. See my top 5 games here.
My dad taught me to play pool, and I've gotten good at it over the years. I still have ups and downs, but when I am on a roll — I am very tough to beat.
I don't play much anymore - but I still enjoy a good game of basketball. I'm fast and a good shot, so I hold my on on the court...
I enjoy movies. My favorite is Shawshank Redemption. I'm a big fan of the MCU. I also stream with services like Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and Disney+
I like board games, particularly strategy games like Settlers of Catan, Power Grid, Stone Age, and the like. It can be a fun time with friends.
I've been in about 10 states now, with dreams of traveling a lot more. Hawaii and Europe are on my bucket list.
I love to watch sports. Two of my favorite teams are the 49ers and Penn State. Congrats Wyoming Area 2019 State Champs!
I spend a lot of time surfing the web and reading random things - it's also a great place to find information and learn new stuff.
I find the beach to be very relaxing and fun. It's a treat to walk the boardwalk, and the night life can be exciting.
Here are some of the places I've been!
1
The Mario Galaxy games are the first truly polished 3D Mario games. They are an absolute blast to play. Super Mario 64 came first, then Sunshine disappointed. After that Nintendo released these stunning games on the Wii. Although Galaxy 2 is the better game, the original brought the idea and the style, so I put them both at #1.
2
The best Mario Kart game in the series, Mario Kart 8 is a joy to play. After playng it countless times starting with the Wii U version, I am still not bored of it, and take time to play it from time to time.
3
At my core, I am an adventuous guy, and Zelda Breathe of the Wild is an adventurous game. I was truly emrsed in the world, and had a lot of fun exploring. I'm not a big fan of the Zelda series overall, but this game is amazing.
4
Smash Bros Ultimte lands at 4 mostly because of the sheer amount of Nintendo content. A large amount of characters, stages, music, and an addiciting single player adventure are the main reasons it is here on the list of my current favs. It's also fun to play with friends.
5
I was considering putting Super Mario Odyssey here, but I think I had more fun playing this one. The multiplayer mode lets you play with friends, and it actually works well. The extra worlds at the end are a nice bonus. It brings back the classic Mario Bros feel, but in 3D. It's also less weird then Odyssey.