1. What is your position in Masthead Studios?I am the Technical Director of Masthead Studios. My colleagues in the technology team and I work on creating the game technology that will power Earthrise. Personally, I'm responsible for selecting and managing the team and maintaining competency, technological edge, and innovation. I'm here to remove every obstacle that could reduce the team's velocity and ease communications with the other teams within Masthead Studios. Lastly, I'm responsible for the infrastructure both in the Masthead office and in the datacenter. 2. How long have you played computer games?"My passion for computers began when a classmate's parents brought an Apple II computer to school and we played games during our breaks. I played Moon Patrol and ever since I have spent several hours a day in front of a computer programming or playing." 3. How does a normal work day go for you at Masthead Studios?I like to get to work a little bit earlier in the morning than the rest of the team. I enjoy those calm moments when there are few people in the office and I can read my mail and browse some blogs, hardware, programming, and game development forums and sites without interruptions. Keeping up-to-date with current developments and ideas is crucial for any studio developing their own technology. I also read through resumes trying to spot new talent because we are continuously looking for good developers to add to the team. Almost every day we have team meetings to discuss our current progress, express issues and ideas, plan and set priorities, and collaborate with other teams. I might spend the rest of my day updating plans and documentation on our engine and reviewing the game design and code. We have a policy that every design and code has to be thoroughly reviewed before it is submitted into the main branch. Occasionally I have time to play Earthrise, but not nearly as much as I would like. 4. What are your favorite games/genres?This is very difficult to answer because my list is too long for this newsletter. Every game that has been made has its own value and that is what I look for when I play. There are, of course, some milestones that have to be mentioned: in the MMORPG genre I really like World of Warcraft. In the strategy genre I like another Blizzard game - Starcraft. And for action and adventure games I'm a fan of Max Payne and the GTA series. 5. What do you do in your spare time when you aren't working on Earthrise?Working on a game has always been a dream of mine, so it is no surprise that it is also my hobby. While I'm not working on Earthrise, I spend a lot of time playing other games. I often meet with my friends, most of which work in different areas of the hi-tech industry, where we share and discuss ideas. I also enjoy reading books, both science and fiction, and enjoy cooking for myself or friends with my collection of cookbooks.