Get to know Lijit: Bill
With growth comes the need for more people in order to get more done. We have been feeling the growing pains and have gone through a bit of a hiring streak as of late. Our little startup is definitely getting bigger. While our office is almost at capacity, it only means I have even more people to profile. Today’s victim recipient of this honor is Bill.
Bill is one of those guys that you immediately feel comfortable around. I’m not sure if it’s his easy smile, laid back demeanor or quick wit, but this guy fits in wonderfully around here. I asked him a couple of questions and he was kind enough to provide me with some answers.
1. What is your Lijit contribution?
I’m a software developer-I help build the software that powers Lijit. Currently, I’m working on the search engine side, but in the future I expect to work on all components-search engine, website and adserver.
2. What is your least favorite sound and why?
The theme to ‘Law & Order’ (sheer repetition). Or, the sound of the woodpecker that is currently attacking my house.
3. What turns you on (emotionally, spiritually or creatively) and why?
I really like building things: bicycles, software systems, whatever. When I get to that point where it almost works, I get obsessive about it and have trouble sleeping til it’s done.
4. What profession, other than your own, would you like to attempt and why?
Bike shop owner or record store owner. I’d love to spend every day playing with my favorite toys (bikes, records) and hanging out with people that share the same interests.
5. Something you’re guilty of…
I still love Devo.
[Interesting side note: Bill and Charlie both hate 'Law & Order' and when he does open his bike shop, Bill can hire Charlie to work as a mechanic.]
It’s obvious that Bill has what it takes to hang with our company. I mean, anyone who can juggle like this…
has got to be good. We’re glad to have Bill around even though there have been a few times when he’s walked in to the office wearing his bike “tights”.
