About Me
This section of the website will let you know more about who I am and what I like!
Grew Up in NEPA
I grew up in good 'ole Northeast PA, graduating from Wilkes University with a Computer Science degree (Math Minor) in 2005.
Software Developer / Manager
I have 20+ years of experience in IT, mostly development and management. I coded in many languages including C#, Java, and SQL.
Personal Development
I'm always working on becoming a better version of myself. I've done weekends with Landmark, the ManKind Project, and more.
Video Games
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.
Playing Pool
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.
Playing Basketball
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 own on the court...
Watching Movies
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+
Board Games
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.
Travel
I've been in over 10 states now, with dreams of traveling a lot more. Europe and Australia are on my bucket list.
Watching Sports
I love to watch sports. Two of my favorite teams are the 49ers and Penn State. Congrats Wyoming Area 2019 State Champs!
Surfing the Web
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.
Going to the Beach
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.
Where I've Been
Here are some of the places I've been!
California
Nevada
Virginia
New York
Maryland
New Jersey
Texas
Connecticut
Hawaii
Costa Rica
Puerto Rico
Florida
My Favorite Video Games
1
Super Mario Galaxy 1/2
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
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
The best Mario Kart game in the series, Mario Kart 8 is a joy to play. After playing 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
The Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
At my core, I am an adventurous guy, and Zelda Breath of the Wild is an adventurous game. I was truly immersed 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
Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Smash Bros Ultimate lands at 4 mostly because of the sheer amount of Nintendo content. A large amount of characters, stages, music, and an addicting 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
Super Mario 3D World
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 than Odyssey.