“ Since I was a child , I ’ ve wanted to work with robotics and electronics .” – Henry Hodge
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operations analysts teams along with our developments teams , delivering on our products and services including building out our IT roadmap .” – Kim Hayes
“ We are the co-owners of Visual Thrive , a media and marketing organization focused on business growth and strategy , serving businesses of all shapes and sizes . We manage and deliver all aspects of a company ’ s narrative to clients across the nation . Our company produces high quality media , marketing and communications developed upon the foundation of strategic vision and brand alignment . – Lori Giuttari and Scott Indermaur
“ I ’ m the managing director of the Slater Technology Fund , an early-stage seed fund . I am responsible for seeking out opportunities to invest in local technology companies and helping the founders grow their companies .” – Thorne Sparkman
“ My official title is director of computer operations . I oversee an amazing twentythree-person team that manages all IT infrastructure , operations and network security for our organization and for a
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handful of related insurance industry organizations .” – Tyler Falcone
What or who inspired you to get into the tech industry ?
“ I ’ m inspired to collaborate with people who are passionate to make a difference in this world and care for people in need . Technology has proven to be a powerful conductor and amplifier of innovation , enabling my partners and their business to realize their full potential and change the standard of care for the people they serve .” – Brian Morley
“ My father . We had a limited budget growing up , so we always tried to build or repair things ourselves . No matter what it was — a car , boat , plumbing or electrical — he was never afraid to work on it . I remember him fixing my grandparents ’ microwave , ending up with a few screws left over , and it ran for years after that . The curiosity about how things worked and the confidence to try has been a foundation for me in and outside of the technology space .” – Christopher Wilczewski
“ My dad has a PhD in physics , and he was a significant influence on me . He was a research scientist at what was known as the Naval Underwater Systems Center , the Newport Navy Base . As a student , I took all the math and science Advanced Placement courses my high school offered . I was a science major in college ,
“ The genesis moment for me came in elementary school , when my much older brother brought home an old Commodore 64 . I was instantly mesmerized by the blue flashing cursor , and the incredible power behind it . I was hooked on programming from the moment I made that machine print my name to the screen 100 times using a for-loop . The rest , they say , is history .” – James Tavares
“ I was fascinated with technology from a young age . However , prior to information technology , I worked with my grandfather on cars as well as other building projects . He taught me many different things from car repair to electrical work and woodworking . Of all my memories of that time , I remember something he told me that I have always carried with me : ‘ There is no greater pride than the pride you feel from taking something of no use to anyone and making it of use .’ I remember that in everything I do .” – Jon Domen >>
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