About Eliot

Although my school background is mechanical engineering, I've always been a computer enthusiast. When a favorite blog of mine needed a new contributor I jumped on the opportunity. I helped build the Hackaday.com community and carry it to a self-sufficient level. After that, I knew that this was the field for me. Using my technical knowledge I was able to make information more accessible to the audience. When I joined Netscape I helped teach the community how to be smart members of a social news site. I also helped shape the site and browser by suggesting features that would make surfing the web much more enjoyable. I love using the web and all of the daily information sharing. I'm looking for opportunities to build new sites and communities that will enhance the web experience.

Key Info

Position Desired	Contract
Willing to Relocate	Yes
Commuting Distance	No Preference
Acceptable Travel	Up to 100% of the Time
U.S. Work Authorization	U.S. Citizen
Eligible for U.S. Security Clearance	Yes

Salary

Current Salary: $75,000 to $100,000
Desired Salary: $75,000 to $100,000

Interview

What did you learn from your previous job? (05/10/2007)

Blogging for Hackaday.com taught me to be a truly self-reliant worker. I worked as part of a team for Engadget at the same time. Both required me to be independent and self-starting. At Hack-A-Day, I was the sole blogger and had to make sure there was fresh material seven days a week. It also taught me about community interactions: when to concede to the community and when to look towards the bigger picture. Towards the end of my work at Engadget I was responsible for managing a team of how-to contributors, making sure their articles were on time and with topics that were both suitable and up to the quality standards of the site.

Describe your ideal work environment. (05/10/2007)

I've been telecommuting for the last two years. This gives me the opportunity to work flexible hours, but also to put in the extra hours needed without feeling "trapped at the office". I choose to live close to other people I work with though. The face to face interaction strengthens our ability to work together online. I think that's what makes a great environment: the ability to control all aspects of it while still having the close human interaction of a traditional office.

How would your co-workers describe you? (05/10/2007)

Diverse and dedicated. I'm know for my knowledge in many, many areas. I'm also know for being able to pick up the slack when things are coming loose and willingness to put in the extra effort needed to do something right. I'm easy going, open-minded, and always willing to help out a friend.

Why did you choose this career? (05/10/2007)

I joined Hackaday.com because I was passionate about the blog and I wanted it to see even more success. The instantaneous feedback from users and working for one of the best blogging companies out there made me stick with this career even though it wasn't directly related to my schooling. Working with a team of people that were just a passionate as their readers made it an incredible environment to work in.