As a young man growing up in Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley, my life changed the day my dad brought home Lisa (Apple, Macintosh), who ignited my passion, some say obsession with computers. My parents were not thrilled with the daily struggle prying me away from this enthralling new addition to the household. The symptoms progressed over the years to where I was constantly pulled from coursework to assist with IT support for my High School. I continued to develop and expand my IT knowledge at SBCC, studying Computer Networking / Engineering and Multimedia Arts / Technologies while working full-time as a Technician and On-Site Manager for MacMechanic for 6 years before moving on to Santa Barbara IT Group as the Project Manager and Senior Technician for 11 years prior to joining the CITIG team. Outside the office, you’ll find me: performing alchemy in my kitchen, ocean kayaking with my significant other. at the gym, fiddling inside an old arcade cabinet, or collecting vintage video games at the local swap meet.