1. a single-minded expert in a particular technical field.
2. an unusually intelligent person that may spend inordinate amounts of time on unpopular, obscure, or experimental subjects, which are generally either highly technical, mechanical, or intellectual.
Though originally derogatory, “Nerd” is a stereotypical term, but as with other pejoratives, it has been reclaimed and redefined by some as a term of pride and group identity.
Meet our team of awesomely nerdy individuals.
Jeremy Loomis
President & Fearless Leader
Meet Jeremy: The Captain is all about his boat, tuna fishing, and being awesome.
AKA: Tuna’s Bane
Quote: “The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea” -Isak Dinesen
Nerd Level Mastery in: Phone systems, patch cables, and interpreting sonar readings.
The star of Jeremy’s film biography: Jack Black
Star Wars or Star Trek: Star Wars
Pets: Nubble, a giant fluffy Akita Inu.
Kate Kiarsis
Team Leader & Cat Wrangler
Meet Kate: Lover of beef jerky, driving at speed on curvy roads, and ramen noodles.
AKA: Pizza Whisperer
Quote: “Sir, are you classified as human?” “Negative, I am a meat popsicle.”
– The Fifth Element
Nerd Level Mastery in: Soup & Risotto, tweaking HTML/CSS, motivation for time entry.
The star of Kate’s film biography: Julianne Moore
Star Wars or Star Trek: Star Trek, obvi. Picard, also obvi.
Pets: Fathead the cat. Jury’s out on who’s a bigger goof, him or Kate.
Matt Taylor
Senior Systems Engineer & Breaded Chicken Aficionado
Meet Matt: Volleyball super star & data hoarder.
AKA: Mattuchan
Quote: “Back Scratchah! Baaaaack scratchaaahhh!” – Some Monty Python Guy
Nerd Level Mastery in: Being interrupted, Networking & Server Engineering, Kerbal Space Program
The star of Matt’s film biography: Richard Gere
Star Wars or Star Trek: Matt had a minor aneurysm trying to decide – we’ll allow a tie.
Parker Wadas
Senior Systems Engineer & Minecraft Tinkerer
Meet Parker: The google-fu is strong with this one, if he can’t find it online, it can’t be found.
AKA: Takoba
Quote: “When life gives you lemons, throw them at someone.” – The Internet, Probably
Nerd Level Mastery in: All things Cisco, avoiding cheese, League of Legends
The star of Parker’s film biography: Kevin Smith
Star Wars or Star Trek: Star Wars is the only correct answer.
Pets: Voli the cat. He opens cabinets, but only violently, and at night.
Sam Swanson
Engineer & Menace on the Paintball Field
Meet Sam: Dog walker, grill master, and part-time Ninja.
AKA: Caffeine Junkie
Quote: “Pre-dinner mayonnaise, it’s good for you!” – Regular Ordinary Swedish Meal Time
Nerd Level Mastery in: Virus/Malware removal, Karaoke, Goat Simulator
The star of Sam’s film biography: Martin Freeman
Star Wars or Star Trek: Star Wars by a mile.
Pets: Maya the dog. She’s white hot ball of canine terror with a heart of gold.
