Education: AS in Business Management, Greenfield Community College; Porter and Chester Technical Institute
Certifications or areas of specialty: Certified Novell Administrator, Network Management
Years in Computer Services industry: 9 years
How Long with IBS: 9 years
How did you get started: I was interested in what made these machines “tick” and I pursued my interest
Strangest/Most-interesting job you've held in the past:I used to make Electro-Optical products and learned of their sensitivity the hard way (I lasted six months)
Philosophy or keys to success: Behind every computer, there is a person
Favorite Aspect of Job: Constantly learning about something I love
Least Favorite Aspect of Job: People who claim to “know”; politics
Interests outside of IBS: My family, movies, poker
Book you'd recommend to a friend: Any of the “for Dummies” books (you shouldn’t be embarrassed……they’re very informative
Favorite Movies: I’m a Star Wars / Star Trek geek….and proud of it!
Favorite TV Shows: Extreme Makeover – Home Edition - They do some great things
Favorite singers or bands: I like everything from Hendrix to Beethoven
Pet Peeves: People who are afraid to try; arrogance
Guilty Pleasures: Lengthy computer games
Celebrity Encounter: I ran into Christopher Walken once………literally
Favorite Web Site: www.google.com - I use it every day
Whom do you Most Admire: My Wife
Little known fact about you: I was born an identical twin
What best piece of advice would you give a client: Back up, back up, back up…………Regularly!
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Ben Scoble