Vlad Metrik

My background is in Sustainability and Communication, but my passion is in Technology. Both converge in my forays into internet commerce and local purchasing. I believe that we can change our world economically, environmentally, and socially for the better through positive commerce more than anything else.

My super power is communication. I can explain complicated concepts clearly, concisely, and quickly to any audience using common terms. I do this especially well for economic concepts and tech terms, both areas of which I am passionate about and follow closely.

My passions include staying up to date on local purchasing/economics policies, the ever-expanding smart device market, and global sustainability. I care a great deal about Open Source, a Neutral Net, and a better Farm-to-Plate economy.

My hobbies boil down to Snowboarding and Board/Card games. I am a highly strategic thinker and it reflects in my work and my gaming. This also makes me a fast learner of software, protocols, and games/rules in general.

Lastly, I am an unabashed Google-phile. An early adopter, I believe this company, above all others, contributes more to our world than just about any other. Maps, Drive, Mail, Earth, AdSense,. I love the Android OS, Chrome Browser, constantly recommend people to get Chrome Books, and consider myself to be a grand master at Google-Fu.