Background

My Background

My resume contains all the standard information you might want to know about me: My work experience, educational background, and the like. Here's some stuff about me you won't find on my resume.

I'm a hardcore gamer, both PC and console. I've played hundreds, probably thousands, of games in my lifetime. Below are some of the many consoles and computers I've gamed on, learned on, and made games on.

My Game Consoles (past and present):

• Atari 2600
• Nintendo NES
• Sega Genesis
• Super NES
• Sony Playstation
• Nintendo 64
• Playstation 2
• Nintendo GameCube

My Computers (for both gaming and programming):

• Texas Instruments TI-99/4A
• TRS-80
• Commodore VIC-20
• Commodore 64
• Tandy 1000HX
• Packard Bell 386SX
• Gateway 486/66
• Gateway Pentium Pro 200
• Several Custom-Built PCs

Also, I've started collecting classic arcade games. I have Pac-Man, Centipede, and Galaxian in my basement. I'm working on getting a Ms. Pac-Man, and I'm also in the market for Donkey Kong and Galaga.

What else can I say about myself? I was a Boy Scout. I was the "computer guy" in high school (also the "metal head guy" but I won't get into that). I enjoy mountain biking when I have time (I never do). I also like movies, reading, and watching hockey. I drive a red Ford Mustang convertible and I was, for a time, a card-carrying member of the West Michigan Mustang Club.

I frequently get asked what some of my favorite games are. Here they are, in no particular order: