Hometown: Kiev, Ukraine (moved to USA when I was 12)
Position: System Architecture Tier 3
InMotion Hosting team member since May 2012
How did you get started in the web hosting field?
As a teenager, I used to tinker with computers at home and had hosting at 14. But when it comes to InMotion Hosting, I ended up here through another job.
I worked part-time at Papa Johns while I was taking CS courses. Once night I delivered pizza to InMotion Hosting, and when I dropped them off, I was amazed with all the computer setups they had. Instantly, I knew I wanted to be a part of this company. So I asked if there were open positions – and a month later, I was working here.
Hardware or software? Which is your preference? Why?
Both. But when it comes time to play with hardware – it’s all about the hardware, it’s all about the power – it’s all about that engine!
Software is about comfort, efficiency, productivity, etc.
Followup question: Fastest rig built?
My gaming computer: AMD FX-8350 @ 4.8 O.C.; 16GB RAM; 2x XFX Radeon HD 7870 in CrossFire-X; 2x Vertex 256GB SSD’s in RAID0; 3-24″ monitors
What is your favorite online application?
Well, I’m a big fan of utility applications to make my life easier. I actually host my own version of “Dropbox” , “Puush”, and host an Openfire chat server for friends and family. Communication and ease of use is what I like.
Coolest gadget you own, want, or have read about?
This is a tough one, as I love all my toys. But, since I have a passion for music production, probably my sound system, or at least the Technics speakers and the Kenwood receiver I have at home. It can certainly shake a wall or two on those quiet nights.
Favorite thing about working at IMH?
Constantly learning. If you aren’t learning on your job, you’re wasting time. And I get to learn more and more about the things I like to do on my own time.
There are also some fun perks too. Foosball, loose company culture, and talking shop with my coworkers.
What would you like to tell us about yourself?
Well, I definitely love what I do. I love it so much that the phrase “Don’t bring work home” is something that I cannot live by. There are those days where I come home, tinker with my servers, mess around with hardware setups, and then it’s suddenly 5am!
