Maksimov.org
Hi. My name is Vitaliy Maksimov, and this is my site. I've
neglected it for many years, justifying it by lack of time and the fact that no
one cares about who I am, what I do, and what I think. However, I know that
there is no such thing as "lack of time" (we all get 24 hours/day, it's all
about priorities), I enjoy browsing other people's blogs and sites. I hope you
will find the time you spend here worthwhile, and if not -- well.. sorry.
:-)
Who are you? What do you do?
I am many things, which
is probably I haven't achieved excellence in any one thing. :)
- Enterpreneur/small business owner. I am a "Managing
Member" of a company I founded with a
friend during my sophomore year in college. In this role, I help manage the
day-to-day operations of the company, participate in making strategic plans,
make business deals, coach and help my coworkers. From time to time I
also do graphic design work, and create website content. This experience
helped shape my views on the economy and the role of government.
- Computer Engineer. I've been fascinated with electricity
from a young age, hooking lamps and motors to a 4.5V battery as a
six-year-old. I then progressed to electronics, and finally when I got my
first computer at fifteen, to writing programs. I chose to enroll in the
Computer Engineering Technology program at DeVry University because I equally
enjoy working on hardware and software. I can write programs in C,
Delphi, and C for the Microchip PICs.
- Christian. I was brought up an atheist, but accepted
Jesus Christ as my personal savior, and was saved by God's grace. My
opinions on moral issues are strongly influenced by my faith.
- Husband. We were classmates, but only got to know each
other and fell in love months after graduation. Children of our age, we
carried on a long distance relationship via email. The best piece of wisdom I
can share with anyone, is one that I think helped to carry us through the
years: love is a decision, not a feeling.
- Parent. I've got a girl (b. 2002) and two boys (2008 and
2010).
- Pilot. I'm a student pilot, as of this writing I got my
Class 3 medical certificate and about 16 flying hours, but have yet to do my
solo (still working on the landings).
- Immigrant/first generation American. Ethnically I am
Russian, my parents brought me to the US from Kazakhstan when I was 14.
What are your hobbies?
I like to read and ride my
bike.
Other stuff
You can find me on:
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