Hi there! I’m Mel Stewart, a retired 72 year old living in Ohio. Throughout my lifetime, technology has been a big part of who I am and it still fascates me even after retirement.
Career Overview
I was previously employed as a network engineer at HewlettPackard Co., which was my main job for most of my career. My tasks were tough but satisfyingthey involved planning ways to place clients and servers throughout the company and setting up complex IP networks made mostly of routers and switches. To support my onthejob learned skills, I went to college and technical school for two years where I studied computer electronics and general programming. These practical experiences solidified my position as a technical specialist.
Hobbies
Even though I’m retired, I keep learning about new technologies such as artificial intelligence, newly developed coding languages, and Linux. This always keeps me excited about technology as well as keeps my mind active. In addition to this, I am learning to play the guitar because of my lasting affection towards music.
Achievements
A recent accomplishment that means a lot to me is my improved health status resulting from consistent changes in eating habits and regular exerciseI managed to lose 85 pounds! This drastic change positively affected the quality of life that I now lead. Wellness still remains an important feature in how I live.
Beliefs
The foundation of what is important in life is family and friends for me.I’ve always maintained that there are no easy ways outearn your dues through hard work each day. It’s vital that we welcome life with all heart because time simply runs out too quickly! Till date these values actuvely influenced both my professional career and personal lifestyle.