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As Backblaze continues growing we need seasoned support veterans to help our customers in times of need. That’s why we hired Troy! He’s been around the block in a few support and tech consulting gigs and is going to be a great addition to the Backblaze team! He’s also musically inclined, which is pretty awesome. Let’s learn a bit more about Troy, shall we?<\/p>\n
What is your Backblaze title?<\/strong> Where are you originally from?<\/strong> What attracted you to Backblaze?<\/strong> What do you expect to learn while being at Backblaze?<\/strong> Where else have you worked?<\/strong> Where did you go to school?<\/strong> What\u2019s your dream job?<\/strong> Favorite place you\u2019ve traveled?<\/strong> Favorite hobby?<\/strong> Of what achievement are you most proud?<\/strong>
\nTechnical Support Technician.<\/p>\n
\nCastro Valley, CA.<\/p>\n
\nBackblaze is a company I\u2019ve been familiar with for a long time. In a previous life, I worked as an IT consultant and whenever I was asked for a backup solution, I always recommended Backblaze. They always had a reputation for being honest, affordable, and reliable. I\u2019m excited to be joining such an incredible team.<\/p>\n
\nI expect to learn how to work as part of a closely-knit team. I\u2019ve mostly worked for larger companies so the change of pace will be refreshing.<\/p>\n
\nI worked at Apple as a Lead Genius, Elgato in Technical Support, Sweet Memory as an IT Consultant, I opened up a cafe in Berkeley, CA with my uncle that I managed for two years, and most recently I was a Content Specialist at Lyft.<\/p>\n
\nI\u2019m actually still in school! I originally attended Chico State University out of high school. I\u2019m currently attending Chabot College in Hayward, CA and will be transferring to San Francisco State University to complete my bachelor\u2019s in business administration.<\/p>\n
\nMy dream job is not so much a specific title, but I\u2019d like to have a leadership position at a company with a great culture that cares about both its customers and employees. <\/p>\n
\nVienna\u2014there\u2019s so much culture and amazing architecture. Also, there are street vendors all over the place that sell these amazing cheese-filled sausages. <\/p>\n
\nI love craft beer and have been homebrewing for several years. <\/p>\n
\nWhen I was 20, I dropped out of college to pursue my dream of being a professional musician. I was the lead singer in a band that toured around the country for several years and even got a record deal. I\u2019m incredibly proud that I was able to follow my dream at the time and make it happen. <\/p>\n