Home: Cambridge, MA. Age: 42. Birthplace: Waltham, MA. Profession: Software engineering. Organization: Labviva. Title: Staff Software Engineer. Alma mater: Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Latest contribution to others: Volunteering at Rice Sticks and Tea Asian Food Pantry. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Changing careers from electrical and computer engineering to software engineering. Hobbies: Weightlifting, board games, video games, and hiking. Recent travel or adventure: Taipei, Taiwan. Last book read: Persepolis Rising, by James S.A. Corey. Recently viewed and recommended: The Great British Baking Show, Sakamoto Days.
Personality profile: Kind, risk-taker. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Traveling, games. How do you relieve stress? Go for a walk. What is your go-to workout? Walking three to five miles every day. I recommend it for both physical fitness and mental clarity. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Taking it slow and people watching.
What was your first paying job? Walmart. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? My mother made me a dog costume one year that I loved so much. What book have you repeatedly read? The Wheel of Time series, by Robert Jordan. What movie have you repeatedly watched? The Lord of The Rings Trilogy. What’s the best advice you received growing up? In order to be successful, you need to advocate for yourself and you need to manage up as well. What is your go-to source of news and information? The Washington Post and The New York Times.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
I want my profession to become more diverse, equitable, and inclusive.
What message do you want to send out into the world? Be kind to others and to yourself. What mega-trend most excites you? Artificial intelligence, as there’s so much potential. What mega-trend most concerns you? Artificial intelligence, as it’s so easy to abuse.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Alexander Ludwig. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My grandmother. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A fireman or a baseball player. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? Somewhere I could take in a beautiful sunrise and sunset with friends and family. What advice would you give your younger self? Start investing in your mental and physical health as soon as possible.
Favorite quote: “Not all those who wander are lost” (J.R.R. Tolkein). Desired epitaph: He figured it out eventually.
