Spotlight on ME!

I was informed yesterday that I will be the subject of the "Employee Spotlight" section of our company's newsletter. Finally it's Jeremy's turn to shine! Now you get a sneak peek at what our company will learn about the J Man and get the added advantage of reading it before it's savagely edited of all humor, f-bombs, and non sequitur references to Dustin Diamond's on screen dirty sanchez!

Oh, and I've removed certain personal info and anything that could identify the company I work for. Sorry, but I'm enough of an embarrassment to them as it is. The reading starts off a little dry, but give it a chance. Kisses!

When did you start with []?
May 17, 2006.

What is your title and what do you do in your position?
I’m a software developer. I help out with improving [] code, fixing bugs, etc. Currently I’m spending the majority of my time writing an interface to automatically update [] with data from [] and accounting. We’re shifting toward [] to manage our customer relationship and other enterprise data.

What’s the best part about your job?
The best part about my job and the IT field in general is that technology evolves rapidly. You learn something new each and every day.

What are your educational credentials and related experience to your current position?
I have a BS in Computer Science from the University of North Dakota. One of my first jobs (that wasn’t farm-related!) was working for a NASA-funded educational website while in school at UND. So I’ve worked with the web since you could bounce it on your knee and trick it into playing 52 Pickup.

Where did you grow up?
I grew up on a farm 10 miles outside of [], North Dakota, a town of around 1,200 people.

How many siblings do you have?
I have a brother a couple years younger than me who lives in Savage. He’s still plotting his revenge for the time I whipped a box of frozen waffles at his head from point blank range (true story).

Did you have any nicknames growing up or today?
Only the “endearing” kind from family that tend to come back to embarrass you in your adult life. So the answer is no. (cough)

What’s your fondest childhood memory?
Sometimes I miss the quiet of the farm and helping my dad during harvest.

Who is in your family (names of spouse, children, significant others, etc.)?
n/a

What are the ages of you children (if applicable)?
n/a

What are your hobbies and/or favorite sports or activities?
I enjoy running, hiking, writing, cooking, playing the piano, travel, and checking out local bands in small clubs around town.

What are your favorite types of books? What is your all time favorite?
I like mysteries, sci-fi, historical non-fiction, and biographies. It’s impossible to pick a single favorite.

Do you have a hero or role model that you aspire to emulate?
As I mentioned, I enjoy writing. There are several writers I admire for their works and/or achievements. But no one of wide renown, really. [Note from Jeremy: this was my way of tactfully not mentioning my word lust for Diablo Cody and her ilk in the company newsletter]

In a perfect world, you would…???
Not care about material possessions. But I do, so I roll with it. I plan on buying more stuff after work. Over the weekend, I will be purchasing accoutrements, and next week I’ll acquire some bric-a-brac and assorted whatnotteries. The Super 8 is threatening to put it all on the street and rent out my room to someone else.