Below is some additional information so that you can get to know me.

What character trait makes you most proud?

I get the most reward from intellectual curiosity and sharing knowledge. In my job, this helped me learn from domain experts so that I could map their knowledge into strong software solutions which helped deliver the right features. I use my curiosity to inspire learning in others, and actively create learning opportunities. At Apiture, I was given the nickname “Professor” because of my desire to learn from and teach others.

What is your favorite book, and why?

By far my favorite book is Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid by Douglas Hofstadter. In other words, see my previous answer :-)

As an undergraduate student studying Computer Science, discovering and reading this book inspired me to be curious and to really think about the foundations and meaning of human intelligence and self-awareness, the ideas behind programming languages, self reference, and computing systems, and the joy of thinking about…. thought.

If you were to create a piece of art, what would the subject be?

As an amateur photographer, I’ve always been drawn to architecture. I think a building can be a form of art, so If I were to create a piece of art, I would like to create a building that is a true expression of its purpose and make it a joy to use, to reside in, to work in, or to just exist in. It would connect to and exist within nature, sheltering people as a building needs to, but not shutting them out of the beauty of nature.

What life experience best prepared you for executive leadership?

My father, David R. Biesack, was a volunteer youth football coach as I was growing up. Observing him taught me the value of leadership and coaching - how to inspire people to be their personal best, even if they think they are not the “best” or most important player on the team. The team only succeeds if everyone contributes to their fullest. Leading by example, strength, consistency, respect, making personal connections, compassion, humility, humor, and winning and losing with grace, are traits I learned watching him be a successful (at many levels) and adored coach. Those core traits continue to guide me today.