I am O Red. I like red things.
I am passionately driven to craft digital experiences in new and exciting ways. I have a hunger for knowledge, a thirst for thrilling endeavors, and an undying desire to make the most of the gifts God has given me.
Professional
I’m a creative technologist/technical architect with strong artistic sensibilities and am constantly tackling new technologies. I am fascinated by uncovering how things function. Here is my resume. If I were to sum up myself in 3 words they would be: fast, smart and creative.
I currently work at JWT as a Senior Developer.
About JWT JWT is the world’s best-known marketing communications brand. Headquartered in New York, JWT is a true global network, with more than 200 offices in over 90 countries employing nearly 10,000 marketing professionals.
JWT consistently ranks among the top agency networks in the world and continues its dominant presence in the industry by staying on the leading edge—from producing the first-ever TV commercial in 1939 to developing award-winning branded content for brands such as Freixenet, Ford and HSBC. JWT’s pioneering spirit enables the agency to forge deep relationships with clients including Bayer, Bloomberg, Cadbury, Diageo, DTC, Ford, HSBC, Johnson & Johnson, Kellogg’s, Kimberly-Clark, Kraft, Microsoft, Nestlé, Nokia, Rolex, Royal Caribbean, Schick, Shell, Unilever, Vodafone and many others. JWT’s parent company is WPP (NASDAQ: WPPGY).
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Personal
Hometown
I grew up in Franklin Lakes, NJ. That is the town the ‘hit’ reality show The Real Housewives of New Jersey is filmed.
My mom and dad built the house in a cul-de-sac behind woodside ave school before all these big mansions started popping up all over the place.
A few classmates of mine growing up were Chris Simms, son of 1986 superbowl MVP of the NY Giants and current CBS Sportcaster Phil Simms. I used to sleep over there all the time and Phil would cook waffles for breakfast.
Family
Coincidentally enough, Phil works with my uncle, Jim Nantz at CBS. Uncle Jim is an amazing guy. I remember a few years ago heading into New York to see Uncle Jim work the half time show at CBS Studios.
I have 3 older brothers. They are loud, strong, athletic, Jersey boys. There are a few things to say about them:
- Chris, 39, lives in South Beach and was recently on a reality tv show on TV Land called “First Love Second Chance.” The episode is called Chris and Pam and if you have a half hour of your life you don’t ever want to get back, you can still watch it here. On a serious note, Chris is a recovering alcoholic and we are so very proud him for overcoming his demons and making the choice to be sober.
- Jon, 35, also lives in South Beach with his wife Kelly. They were also on a reality tv show: The Amazing Race, they came in 2nd to Chip and Reichen.
- Eric, 33, lives 12 blocks away from me in Gramercy. He doesn’t like being called a womanizer cause it messes up his game. However, to his credit, he is very fun to hang out with because of his contagious laugh and happy-go-lucky demeanor.
Everyone loves hearing about famous/celebrity stuff so i’ll keep going.
Our first cousin, Billy Corso is an Oscar winning/Emmy winning makeup artist in Hollywood. He won the Oscar for Lemony Snicket and the Emmy for Grey Gardens which happens to be one of the most depressing movies I have ever seen. He has a beautiful wife and 2 wonderful daughters.
Any discussion of my family definitely not be complete without mentioning my mother, Christine, who is famous for raising 4 sons all by herself with practically zero money. She sacrificed her youth for me and my brothers.