Meet the Team: Scott

Posted on by Theresa Sampson

ScottMeet Scott Sampson. Scott has been an engineer at Cloudspace since the beginning. He is the youngest of my three older brothers who started Cloudspace over 12 years ago. With his many years of coding experience and logical problem solving skills, he has shown that any idea can come to fruition on the web. He has recently taken over management of our Professional Services division. He is also our resident fishing expert, as you will read from the interview below. Enjoy...

Where were you born? Where did you grow up & what was it like there?

"I was born in Washington D.C. and grew up on Merritt Island, FL.  There was lots of water and I was able to go fishing a bunch."

What types of activities did you enjoy as a kid? What is your favorite outdoor activity?

"Fishing Fishing Fishing Fishing!!!"

Did you go to College, if so, Where? And how far did you go?

"Yes, UCF, about 3 miles to and from. :) Graduated with a BS in Computer Science"

What was your first job?

"Trapper - I worked out at a shooting range and launched the clay pigeons. I only got shot once."

What got you into computers?

"A scholarship at UCF"

What attracted you to working for Cloudspace?

"My Brother"

Do you have any pets?

"3 cats"

One thing you could not live without?

"My health"

What is the last book you read?

"Florida Sport Fishing magazine"

What was the last movie you went to see? What is your favorite movie?

"Batman - The Dark Knight. I really don't have a favorite movie but I like comedies."

If you were car, what kind of car would you be? Why?

"Pickup truck - its a work horse"

What is your favorite drink/food?

"Mom's spaghetti and Old Faithful Golden Ale."

What is the best trip you've ever taken?

"Honeymoon to Yellowstone in the middle of winter."

If you were a cartoon character, who would you be?

"Elmer Fudd"

If someone wrote a biography about you, what do you think the title should be?

"The best man he could be."

How would you describe yourself in three words?

"Going fishing again"

What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?

"The outdoors"

What turns you off?

"Sitting in traffic"

What sound or noise do you love?

"Waves crashing on the beach."

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

"State Park Officer"

I hope you have enjoyed getting to know my bro, Scott. It has been great getting to work with him and all my brothers over the years. It truly makes our company one of a kind because we take pride in treating our employees and clients like family too. Thanks for doing the interview Scott! Next week I introduce you to our Agile Team director, Tim Rosenblatt.

 
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