Howdy
I'm a gaming enthusiast with a passion for tabletop and PC games. The ability for these mediums to tell stories in worlds that parallel our own is what draws me to them. As a youth I was an avid reader, enjoying works of sci-fi and fantasy from authors like Robert Heinlein, Ben Bova, Robert Asprin, Lynn Abbey, and Gene Wolfe. As my palate matures, I find greater enjoyment from classic authors as John Steinbeck, Thomas Wolfe, and Henry Miller.
My working career has revolved around geospatial data, being formally educated in GIS and Geography from the University of Washington. I have held geo-data curator positions at Apple and Microsoft. Additionally, I've worked on drafts for civil engineers and maps for startups. My experience has not always been so office-centric, I greatly value the time I've spent working in a kitchen, manufacturing prescription glasses, and teaching English language in Japan.
My current objectives are to learn and contribute to the global community.