Timeline
2020
Quarantined π
What is there to say, 2020 was a year full of joy, had a blast living the quarantined life! I was able to spend the summer focusing on my disc golf game, it's a great social distancing sport!
2019
Moved to Cincinnati, OH π¦
I grew up in the Northern Kentucky greater Cincinnati area, I decided to move back to be closer to my family. The company I work for is already headquarted in Cincinnati, so everything just fell into place!
2018
Joined Ascendum Solutions π£
I'm excited to work on a team that get's to work on a diverse set of projects with bleeding edge technologies!
2017
Graduated College
I graduated from Lindenwood University with a degree in computer science. This was a major accomplishment, I worked hard for this degree and did very well in school!
Started at Hoperator
Began my first full time position as a Full Stack Developer at a small startup. I wore many hats and worked heavily with React, NodeJS, and Socket IO building a real time chat platform!
2015
Started part time tutoring for Chegg.com
I was an online math and computer science tutor and had the opportunity to teach students around the world in a virtual environment.
2014
Joined the St. Louis Chess Club β
I really started enjoying the game of chess so I decided to join one of the best chess clubs in the US
Worked at Cedar Point for the summer π’
I had to fulfill my love for roller coasters while I had the chance, I moved to Sandusky, OH and worked at the best amusement park in the world. It was one of the best summers of my life!
2012
Started at Target π―
I worked at Target for 6 years, it was a great job to have during college and I even continued working there on the weekends after beginning my career after college.
2011
Graduated High School π
I graduated from Fort Zumwalt West High School, a large public school just outside of St. Louis.
Began attending college at a local community college π«
When I graduated high school I wasn't sure what I wanted to study so I opted to begin my first two years at a local community college. I always had the passion for roller coasters and computers, so I knew I either wanted to study computer science or architectural engineering.
Started my first job at Chick-Fil-A π
Not too much to say here, who doesn't like Chick-Fil-A?
Launched my first website π
I launched my first website and forum called GamerFreaks. I built an awesome and fun gaming community with over 1500 members!
2008
Moved to Tokyo π―π΅
My family relocated to Tokyo for one year where I attended "The American School in Japan" (I know, a very original name) for my sophomore year of high school. But, it was a great school with a very challenging curriculum and an experience I'll never forget.
2005
Moved to St. Louis π¦
I moved to O'Fallon, MO, a small city located thirty miles west of St. Louis. This is when I officially became a Cardinals fan. Go Cardinals! βΎοΈ
1993
Landed on Planet Earth π
Born as Alexander Knipfer in the great state of Kentucky.