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While many of the folks at Backblaze came from somewhere else, Nathan was born and raised in Silicon Valley. We’re glad he stayed as he fits very nicely into our Customer Support group. Welcome, Nathan.<\/p>\n
Where are you originally from?<\/strong> Where did you go to school?<\/strong> What’s your favorite place you’ve been to?<\/strong> Why did come back to Silicon Valley?<\/strong> What attracted you to Backblaze?<\/strong>
\nI grew up in the South Bay and went to high school in Mountain View, so the Silicon Valley has always been a big part of my life.<\/p>\n
\nI graduated last year from UC San Diego with a degree in Economics.<\/p>\n
\nI spent a semester in Prague, Czech Republic which is my favorite urban area. It\u2019s a beautiful city with lots of history and excellent beer! However the Austrian alps had by the far the most awe-inspiring hikes I have ever been on.<\/p>\n
\nI moved back to the Bay Area after college to purse a career in tech. I\u2019ve lived in San Diego, Washington D.C., and the Czech Republic, but my professional aspirations were always in the Silicon Valley.<\/p>\n
\nI started using Backblaze when I was in college almost three years before I began working here. I wanted to be part of a team that really could make a difference in peoples lives; protecting your priceless data is a rewarding experience! Also, you can\u2019t beat the Backblaze team, they\u2019re always having a blast and willing to teach you!<\/p>\n