I am a graduate of Maryville University of St. Louis where I received my Masters of Science in Software Development. As an Applications Systems Analyst, I have worked my way up to becoming a mentor for my team. As I mentor, I help new analysts build further upon their technical skills. This has become my favorite part of my job as I see new analysts build up their confidence in these new skills. I am a firm believer that we need to be life long learners. I do not believe that we will ever know everything and should strive to continue to learn new skills. When I am not working, I enjoy expanding on my technical skills and will either be reading or watching videos to have an understanding for new technologies. I am also an Amateur Radio operator and enjoy learning new skills in that as well. I have 2 kids and enjoy building Lego with them as well. On my own I have built around 12 different Lego sets which I display proudly in my office. You can also find me in my garden as my coal is to eventually have a homestead.