Fun Facts About New Staff: January 2023

Find out who was an internationally ranked pinball player, who is training for their first marathon, and who loves ramen.

We’re excited to welcome our new hires to UPMC Enterprises. Get to know your new coworkers through their answers to a list of fun questions.


William Warnock – Product Manager, MyUPMC – Product Execution

Q: If any musician or band could give you a personal concert, who would it be?

A: The Modal Nodes, The National, Kurt Vile, Misfits, Raffi. Depends on the day.

Q: What’s in your perfect meal?

A: Saturated fats… all of them

Q: Free space: Share any fun fact!

A: I was an internationally ranked pinball player.


Lilly Madrid – Manager, Marketing & Communications

Q: Are you a Pittsburgh local or did you grow up elsewhere?

A: Yes, I grew up in Squirrel Hill. I went away for college, came back to Pittsburgh for one year, and then lived in New York City for six years, and in 2014 (as many people wisely do) I moved back to Pittsburgh. Now I live in Shadyside and can walk to the office in 6 minutes! I love eating and shopping in Bakery Square and now I’m so excited to work here as well. 

Q: Do you have any kids? Any pets?

A: Yes, two daughters (6 years and 9 months) and two dogs (10 years and 2 years). All four are incredibly brilliant and adorable (in my un-biased opinion 😉.)

Q: What’s in your perfect meal?

A: The omelet bar and breakfast buffet at Bedford Springs or Seven Springs. I love these both for so many reasons, come find me and I’ll give you my TED Talk on how to improve or fix any issue in your life by going to Bedford Springs and/or Seven Springs.   


Matthew Junker – Assistant Counsel, Corporate Legal

Q: Are you a Pittsburgh local or did you grow up elsewhere?

A: I’m a local. I grew up in Pittsburgh.

Q: Do you have any kids? Any pets?

A: I have two daughters. Claire (10) and Nora (4).

Q: Free space: Share any fun fact!

A: I am training for my first marathon in May.


Mary Beth Sirio – VP, Market Development, Digital Solutions

Q: How did you get into the industry?

A: I started my career as a nurse here at UPMC and saw both the best and worst of healthcare.  I saw that technology can play a huge role in transforming healthcare for both patients and caregivers and want to help make that happen. 

Q: Do you have any kids? Any pets?

A: We have 4 kids and 2 dogs- half dozen in all!

Q: If any musician or band could give you a personal concert, who would it be?

A: Bruce Springsteen


Kenneth Howard – Director, Cloud Engineering Services, Technology Solutions

Q: How did you get into the industry?

A: Matt Grant hired me as an intern on the Client Services & Implementation team in 2013.

Q: Do you have any kids? Any pets?

A: My daughter Peyton is 2 years old – she’s my world! We also have 4 dogs – Tito, Arlo, Duncan, Cooper 

Q: What’s in your perfect meal?

A: I am a HUGE ramen fan! I’ve been on a quest to find the best ramen. So far, Kame in NYC is my number 1.

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