Q: How long at the company?

A: I have been working with eGroup for three years.

Q: Where in Charleston do you live?

A: I live on James Island..

Q: What drew you to working in Charleston?

A: After graduating from College of Charleston, it was hard to leave the architecture, culture, beaches, and food of Charleston.

Q: What’s something exciting you are working on right now?

A: One of the many projects that I’m excited to be working on, focuses on preparing Health Care organizations for cutting edge HT (Healthcare Technology) using a holistic approach called a Platform, Applications, and Network Assignment (PAN).

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

A: For many years, careers in Charleston were limited to Healthcare, import/export, and hospitality. With the boom in technology focused enterprise and the ability to work from anywhere we have seen many startup companies take advantage of setting up shop in one of the most beautiful cities in the country.

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

A: I would tell people thinking of moving to Charleston to figure out what their schedule for work will look like and factor in commute times.

Q: What does Charleston Open Source mean to you? (In 5 words or less)

A: Limitless Possibilities for future advancements

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

A: Charleston is a city that fosters my love outside of work, such as architecture, culture, beaches, and amazing food.

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

A: The Tech community in Charleston is a close-knit group of people with outstanding support and collaboration across multiple disciplines.

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

A: Charleston is made for the weekend. On any given weekend you may find my working on restoring a house in the morning, paddle boarding in the afternoon, and catching a play in the evening after enjoying a fine dining experience at one of our many fabulous restaurants. Come Sunday, head to church to give thanks for the blessed life we live here in Charleston in one of its countless churches. It is the “Holy City” after all.

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

A: White Point Gardens AKA the Battery

Q: Describe living in Charleston in ONE word.

A: Transcendence

Q: Favorite Charleston event?

A: Spoleto Festival

Q: Favorite Charleston experience?

A: Dining

Q: Only in Charleston __________.

A: can an average person live like Royalty

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