Who am I?
I am Jason Graves (not the composer) from Whitney Point, New York, but moved to Florida when I was 21 years old. I have a bachelor's degree in software development from Valencia College in Orlando FL, and have in the past been employed as a Software Developer, a Plumber, a Video Editor, and a Subway Manager.
I'm in my late 20s, looking for work, and would like my next job to be my career forever. Open to development, video/media production, data analysis, IT, video editing, or any other interesting opportunities.
My Background
- Education: -B.A.S. in Software Development,
-A.S. In computer Programming,
-Both from Valencia College. 3.2 overall GPA.
-NYS Advanced Regents High School Diploma from Whitney Point HS.
- Experience: I've had a wide variety of jobs and with those have learned gobs about work ethic and life.
- YouTube: I have a channel focused on retro (before 2000 mostly) video games, that has over 20,000 subscribers!
Check it out if you want to see some of my video production skills!
Favorite STUFF
I LOVE old video games, but I'm down for any old media whatsoever. This website is a throwback to the first time I ever used a computer.
A few of my favorite games are, Chrono Trigger, Zelda 2, Dark Souls, Deadly Premonition, Rocket League, NCAA football 14, Tony Hawk Underground.
I also follow basketball and football, more college than pro. As a kid my family had Syracuse season tickets and I still rarely miss a game (on TV). For pros my favorites are Chicago teams, Bulls and Bears (even though I've never been.)
Youtube is my other favorite thing, not just my channel, but I love the spirt of the place and all the random junk you can find there. I'm especially interested in odd individuals who don't recieve many views. Finding these people is a long pastime of mine.
The 2 dollar bill is a low key obsession of mine. I have hundreds of dollars worth, as well as an uncut sheet of bills ordered directly from the government.
Comic Sans ;)
The Straight FAX
I drive barefoot 90% of the time, but also have a decent basketball sneaker collection.
Once scored 42 points in a HS basketball game (JV... but still counts!)
4 year first chair Trombone in HS.
Never had alcohol or weed or smoked or anything like that.
The TV used for this website is a Panasonic AG-500, I do not have one, BUT I hope to aquire one some day... It's my dream TV, I'm the type of guy who has a dream TV.
Scared of needles.
Scared of boats.
Philosophies
When unsure what to do, choose the most interesting option. Life is too short to take the boring route.
You only go as far as you're willing to work.
Nobody knows anything.
Keep it simple, stupid.
The shortest path to the endzone is a straight line.
Like Ed Wood, it's all about the big picture.
Do stuff for the plot.
Don't bullshit yourself.