Hobbies
Artificial Intelligence
Learning about AI--and how it can be applied--is enjoyable. I attend an AI Meetup to learn about current technologies and online courses involving AI, and have attended a Microsoft seminar on AI. I've also gained specialization certifications from IBM for AI, and am working on certifications from other institutions.
Learning about AI--and how it can be applied--is enjoyable. I attend an AI Meetup to learn about current technologies and online courses involving AI, and have attended a Microsoft seminar on AI. I've also gained specialization certifications from IBM for AI, and am working on certifications from other institutions.
Taekwondo
I began taking taekwondo several years ago when I enrolled my son. I didn't want to just sit around and wait for an hour while he had all the fun. ;-) Plus, I've found that it helps me stay flexible and in better shape. I actively compete in events, and have won several:
Trophy (first place) - 2013 U.S. Open Forms - Gold, breaking - Bronze, sparring
Silver medal - 2012 AAU Kentucky State/District Championship - Sparring
Silver medal - 2012 AAU Kentucky State/District Championship - Forms
Gold medal - 2011 AAU Kentucky State/District Championship - Sparring
Silver medal - 2011 AAU Kentucky State/District Championship - Forms
Trophy (first place) - 2010 US Open - Gold, sparring -
Gold, forms
Trophy (first place) - 2013 U.S. Open Forms - Gold, breaking - Bronze, sparring
Silver medal - 2012 AAU Kentucky State/District Championship - Sparring
Silver medal - 2012 AAU Kentucky State/District Championship - Forms
Gold medal - 2011 AAU Kentucky State/District Championship - Sparring
Silver medal - 2011 AAU Kentucky State/District Championship - Forms
Trophy (first place) - 2010 US Open - Gold, sparring -
Gold, forms
Frisbee golf - I enjoy playing it when I have time. Fortunately, the tri-state area has several courses available. I've participated in the Vibram tournament and others - but no medals. It is fun.
Windsurfing - If you've never tried this sport, I highly recommend it. I actually haven't had an opportunity (or the time) to do that in several years. Somewhere, I still have my Windsurfer Sailing School license, and plan to use it again, however.
Boating - Whenever I have a few hours in the summer, I enjoy taking a canoe or kayak out, and paddling through the river. I also enjoy renting a pontoon boat and going fishing.
Programming - I love to learn new concepts, ways to implement them, and particularly like it when I can save time by automating processes. While I typically use VBA with API calls and all the reference libraries available, I'm also somewhat familiar with VB.net, ASP, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, R, Python, and other computer languages. I have developed Android apps, and believe that one of them is still on the Google Play Store.
Snow Skiing - Snow skiing is a blast, particularly at Seven Springs in PA.
Motorcycling - Riding a Harley on warm summer days is always a good time.
Travel - It's always fun to visit new places. I've been to Canada, Mexico, Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Novosibirsk - took 2.5 years of Russian in college, enabling me to have a fluent conversation with any Russian 2-year-old), Italy, Bahamas, Greece (Athens, Santorini, and some other small islands around the area), Germany, Holland, and to many of the states, including Hawaii (Maui).
Windsurfing - If you've never tried this sport, I highly recommend it. I actually haven't had an opportunity (or the time) to do that in several years. Somewhere, I still have my Windsurfer Sailing School license, and plan to use it again, however.
Boating - Whenever I have a few hours in the summer, I enjoy taking a canoe or kayak out, and paddling through the river. I also enjoy renting a pontoon boat and going fishing.
Programming - I love to learn new concepts, ways to implement them, and particularly like it when I can save time by automating processes. While I typically use VBA with API calls and all the reference libraries available, I'm also somewhat familiar with VB.net, ASP, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, R, Python, and other computer languages. I have developed Android apps, and believe that one of them is still on the Google Play Store.
Snow Skiing - Snow skiing is a blast, particularly at Seven Springs in PA.
Motorcycling - Riding a Harley on warm summer days is always a good time.
Travel - It's always fun to visit new places. I've been to Canada, Mexico, Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Novosibirsk - took 2.5 years of Russian in college, enabling me to have a fluent conversation with any Russian 2-year-old), Italy, Bahamas, Greece (Athens, Santorini, and some other small islands around the area), Germany, Holland, and to many of the states, including Hawaii (Maui).
U.S. Open - 2010
My son and I both participated in the U.S. Open Taekwondo tournament in Louisville, KY; we both won trophies and medals. This picture was taken after the tournament.
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Past-member of the International Institute of Business Analysis
The IIBA promotes various aspects of Business Analysis |
Member of PMI
I'm a member of the southern Ohio branch of the Project Management Institute, an organization that is dedicated to properly handling various projects. Additionally, I'm a certified PMP (Project Management Professional), associated with the organization; see the Certifications link for more.
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