Find out who’s played piano for 11 years, who recently tried grilled cheese for the first time, and who had a parachute malfunction while skydiving.
We’re excited to welcome our new hires to UPMC Enterprises. Get to know three new coworkers through their answers to a list of fun questions. You can also learn about them by visiting the UPMC Enterprises Personnel Wiki.
Matt Linaburg, Product Manager
Are you a Pittsburgh local or did you grow up elsewhere?
I’m a Pittsburgh local. I grew up in the South Hills and moved back about seven years ago.
Do you have an unusual talent or hobby?
I love music and food, both of which I would consider hobbies. I have played piano for over 11 years and have also dabbled in many percussion instruments for eight+ years.
If any musician or band could give you a personal concert, who would it be?
Odesza – in their live performance they incorporate a drumline and it is electric how it all fits together!
Esheet Patel, Software Test Engineer, Team Horizon
Are you a Pittsburgh local or did you grow up elsewhere?
I grew up in Ahmedabad, India.
What’s your favorite quote from a movie or TV series?
Suits.
Where in the universe would you like to visit someday?
On the equator line – Ecuador (a country in South America).
Zach Davis, Business Analyst
Are you a Pittsburgh local or did you grow up elsewhere?
I am a Pittsburgh local and I currently reside in the South Hills with my fiancé, dog (Winnie), and cat (Willow).
What’s your favorite quote from a movie or TV series?
“Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me.” – Michael Scott, The Office
Free space: Share any fun fact!
A fun fact about me is that I tried grilled cheese for the first time last year. I would highly recommend it.
Ed Smith, Senior Director, Clinical Genomics Services, Translational Sciences
Are you a Pittsburgh local or did you grow up elsewhere?
I was born in Michigan, but as an Air Force brat, I moved every three years or so (five U.S. states + Italy)
Do you have any kids? Any pets?
Immensely proud father of two daughters (Riley and Maeve) and Sunny, a 60 lb. loveably stubborn rescued mutt.
Free space: Share any fun fact!
My one and only adventure with a tandem skydive from 10,000 feet resulted in a parachute malfunction. The silence after the rush of a free fall should never be interrupted by the dive instructor saying, “Uh oh!”
