Get to know three new coworkers through their answers to fun and goofy questions. Find out who collects MidMod Kensington aluminum, who loves to quote movies and TV, and who has a cat named Steve!
Michele McIntire – Operations Manager
Do you have any kids? Any pets? One son, a Pitt MechE, who does prototype work on pickup trucks for Rivian and Ford. He had to move to Michigan, snif….snif…
What’s your favorite quote from a movie or TV series? “You’re killing me, Smalls.”
Do you have an unusual talent or hobby? I collect MidMod Kensington aluminum.
What’s in your perfect meal? Mostly any kind of seafood.
Mike Chislow, Senior Software Engineer – Hospitals of the Future
How did you get into the industry? I’ve been into and building computers for as long as I can remember. It’s always been a part of my life and I’m excited to take the technical aspect of engineering and combine it with health care to develop products that truly affect and help people’s lives.
Are you a Pittsburgh local or did you grow up elsewhere? I’ve lived in the city for the last 15 years and grew up in the middle of PA in a small town that almost no one around here has ever heard about. I do absolutely adore the city and everything here.
Do you have any kids? Pets? No kids! But I do have a Husky named London, and a cat named Steve.
What’s in your perfect meal? Smoked brisket and pork, probably in a taco. 🙂
Aimee Francart (Aim), Senior Data Analyst – NLP
Are you a Pittsburgh local or did you grow up elsewhere? Pittsburgh local, lived in the area until I moved to New Jersey for my first job as a perfusionist. After a few years in NJ, I moved back to the ‘Burgh to be near family.
Do you have any kids? Any pets? I have two dogs named Maxwell and Bella. Max is a crazy swimmer and likes to dive for his toys.
What’s your favorite quote from a movie or TV series? I am always quoting from movies/TV series – so many to choose. A few that come to mind: “The sun is the sun, Eddie.” Heartbreak Kid; “The sea was angry that day, my friends, like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli.” Seinfeld; “These pretzels are making me thirsty.” Seinfeld; “I ate the whole plate, the whole plate.” Transformers.
Where in the universe would you like to visit someday? I love the beach and my ultimate beach trip would be to the Maldives!