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David Blackwell
Software Engineer
MCP, MCAD, MCSD.NET
What do you do at Bit-Wizards?
I am currently working with Pilot Catastrophe which involves developing, designing, updating, and maintaining a number of different applications that involve Learning Management systems, HR applications, and many other types of business management applications.
What is your background?
I graduated from American Intercontinental University with a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology. During college I worked with Datamaxx Applied Technologies in Tallahassee, FL which specializes in mobile application software that law enforcement officials use in laptops and pockets pcs.
What was your first paying job?
My first paying job was when I was 16 years old as a grocery bagger in Ingles.
What is something you have been or are currently involved with that most people would not know?
A lot of people might be surprised to know that I am a licensed Florida real estate agent!
People you admire the most?
My mother first of all, she has always been there for me and encouraged me to do what made me happy. She always trusted my judgment and let me choose my own destiny, even from an early age. It has made me who I am today, and for that I am very grateful! I also admire teachers tremendously. They have taken to dedication and time to build up a great wealth of knowledge and know-how and have the caring and compassion to pass that along to other people. I have a few friends who are teachers and I am envious of the personal reward they must get from helping people in such a wonderful way.
What trait did you inherit from your mom or dad?
I would have the say the one trait that I am very thankful for having inherited from my mother would be open-mindedness. I see so many people who are lacking this trait and it makes me very thankful that I am able to accept or not let many things bother me.
Your long, lost great uncle leaves you a million dollars. What is the first thing you would buy and why?
I’m not sure if this is really buying, but the very first thing I would do is to pay off my student loans. Then I would buy a new house and a 1998 Nissan Skyline R34 of course!
Biggest challenge in your job?
I would have to say this would be making applications that are cross-browser compatible. It is definitely a challenge, but that can be fun.
What are the 5 most recent tracks or albums added to your iPod, Zune, MP3 player?
Yuno Ito - Endless Journey; Ayumi Hamasaki - To Be; Metallica - The Unforgiven; The Brilliant Green – Stand By Me; Yoshika - Alive
If you could go back to school, what would you study?
I would probably go back and major in the Japanese language. I have always loved the culture and language, and I have been fascinated by it since I was in high school. I took a few courses and did some self teaching, but I could definitely use some more training.
What is your guilty pleasure?
Japanese Anime. Once I start watching it’s hard to stop!
What is your favorite place to travel and why?
South East Asia for sure. I have been there a few times and can’t wait to go back!
You, a deserted island and three must haves?
iPod with endless battery life, computer with internet connection (how else can I play my games?), and Chinese take-out.
Most obscure item you own?
That would have to be my tiny jade statue of Buddha that was given to me while I was a guest for dinner with a family I had never met before in Thailand. They took it out of one of their display cabinets and said that I should keep it because it would give me good luck! I love it and take it with me everywhere I go. I really don't think I could ever part with it.
Least favorite movie?
The Gingerdead Man
So, why did you watch it?
Some of my friends thought it was a good movie because it had Gary Busey in it. Heh... boy were they wrong! It was by far the worst movie I had ever seen.
If you could change places with one person for a week, who would it be?
The personal assistant for my favorite singer Ayumi Hamasaki. I am pretty much obsessed with her and I think it would be amazing to hang out with her for a week and see what her life is really like.
First concert you attended?
The first concert that I saw was Tori Amos back in 1998.
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