I'm a proud Gen X-er who turned a lifelong fascination with computers into a career in IT that has spanned over 25 years.
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I've had a front-row seat to the digital revolution. I watched video games evolve from blocky, giant pixels on CRT TVs into massive, immersive worlds with 4K textures. I remember the agonizing wait and screech of dial-up modems connecting to the early internet, and I've seen it grow into the ubiquitous mobile broadband we carry in our pockets today.
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My professional journey has evolved right alongside the technology. I started in the trenches, physically swapping out failed hard drives and racking gear in freezing Data Centers. Today, the landscape has completely shifted — I now provision cloud infrastructure through code, deploying and managing servers by the thousands without ever touching physical hardware.
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When I'm disconnected from the matrix, I'm a massive sci-fi enthusiast. While I respect and enjoy the philosophical depths of Star Trek, my heart definitely leans more towards the epic space fantasy of Star Wars. On the weekends during the fall, you'll find me deeply invested in NFL football.