About Me

I’m a System Administrator in the Information Technology department (IT) at Biola University. I love IT. I love the problem solving and the creativity that comes along with it. I hope one day to go back to work for a Fortune 500 company doing IT work.

Teaching a college-level class in Fall 2010 (Intro to Management Information Systems at Biola University), I was challenged and gained many new skills that I will take with me through the rest of my professional career and my personal life.

I’m a follower of Christ, and I strive to get to know him better and become more like him in character. I’m involved at RockHarbor Fullerton as an audio mixer and a stage manager, and love working with the team there.

I eat gluten-free, love to cook, enjoy hiking, playing piano and writing songs, reading, and fixing up my new house. I love taking things apart, fixing them, and creating new projects, whether that be refinishing a dresser, or writing a song. I’m an adventure-lover, enjoy pondering life, and am always learning.

My colleagues would describe me as…

Having worked within the IT department at Biola University for over 4 years, I have become known as a “go-getter”: someone who is self-motivated, hardworking, and determined. My colleagues would say that I am responsible, I have wisdom beyond my years, and I act in a professional manner. They would also state that I am detail-oriented and organized, and that I follow my projects to successful completion. Along with asserting that I learn quickly and take pride in my work, those I work with would say I am friendly, approachable, and a person with whom it is easy to communicate.

An interesting fact about me is…

I enjoy purchasing products that require assembly because I like reading manuals. I would rather read the instructions than have someone tell me how to do it. Because I was homeschooled, I enjoy learning and teaching myself new skills. Due to limited opportunities for formal training within the technology industry, self-study and self-motivation are indispensable character traits for me. The enjoyment I receive from reading manuals, following instructions, and learning on my own is something that makes me unique.

The business or organizational leader I most admire is… because…

Sheryl Sandberg, one of Fortune Magazine’s 50 “Most Powerful Women in Business”, is an admirable leader. As Chief Operating Officer of Facebook, her successful strategic decisions have impacted millions of users.

I admire her courage, as very few women are in executive positions within the technology industry. Her dedication to increase the number of women in technological roles, expressed most recently through her emboldening address at the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computer, is commendable.

I hope one day to attain a similar position to that held by Sheryl Sandberg, and to inspire young women to participate in high-tech careers.

 

Things I’m passionate about:

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