Q: How long at the company?

A: A year and 4 months.

Q: Where in Charleston do you live?

A: Park Circle

Q: What drew you to working in Charleston?

A: A lot of young professionals moving here for work makes it an appealing place to work and meet new people in a fun coastal environment.

Q: Why do you think Charleston is a burgeoning tech sector?

A: I think Charleston has a high quality of life which makes it appealing for companies to be here and appealing to professionals to live here.

Q: Best advice to those looking to move to Charleston for work?

A: Start networking early. Join groups on Meetup and LinkedIn and plan to attend all the events that you can.

Q: What does Charleston Open Source mean to you?

A: Expanding communication and relationships between professionals.

Q: What's your motivation for working in Charleston?

A: My motivation for working in Charleston is the amount and variety of opportunities waiting for me to explore, both personal and professional.

Q: What does Charleston tech community have to offer over other cities?

A: Charleston is relatively small but is compact with amazing companies and even more amazing people. It is so easy to network and create more opportunity for yourself.

Q: It's the weekend - what do you do in Charleston?

A: Since I am a die-hard Yankee fan, I love going to cheer on the Charleston Riverdogs.

Q: Your not-to-miss spot in Charleston?

A: Shem Creek.

Q: Describe living in Charleston in ONE word.

A: Energetic

Q: Favorite Charleston event?

A: St. Patrick’s Day in Park Circle

Q: What's the most exciting thing happening in Charleston?

A: The food scene

Q: Favorite Charleston experience?

A: Beer festival at the aquarium

Q: Only in Charleston __________.

A: Can you find an environment that is ideal for work, play, and family

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