This Friday, we’re introducing you to Chuck, our VP of Technology. Chuck has many responsibilities here at TakeLessons, including developing and testing new features for our website, as well as managing statistics reporting, operations, and IT. He works hard to ensure that we have a usable and reliable website – an important factor in keeping our students and teachers happy!
How long have you worked at TakeLessons, and what do you like best about working here?
I’ve worked at TakeLessons since April 2006. What I like best about working here is the culture we’ve built to support personal and business growth. I’ve particularly enjoyed building the company, both on the technical side as well as participating in the strategic planning.
What keeps you busy outside of work?
Outside of work I’m spending a lot of time training to run my first marathon in June. Once that is finished, I’m looking forward to spending more time enjoying some of my other favorite activities: hiking, biking, cooking, and traveling. I love food, so I’m always excited to try a new restaurant or recipe. My wife and I also like to travel; we try to hit a new area of the country each year to explore the local attractions.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
What is your favorite thing about living in San Diego?
For me, the best thing about living in San Diego is that it has become a hub for beer culture. There are a lot of great events, restaurants and people that support both local breweries and homebrewing. I also really like the high level of support and participation in outdoor activities here.
What are one professional goal and one personal goal that you hope to achieve this year?
My big personal goal for the year is the aforementioned marathon. A professional goal of mine is to keep learning by reading at least one book per month.
Check back every Friday for a new profile on one of our TakeLessons Team members!
ksurmacewicz