Chad Things

Chad’s Online Presence, Summary, Background

Below you will find more about me, Chad Norwood.  First I will say a few words on chadnorwood.com, the website. I created this site mainly as a blog - a place for me to write about my personal life and things I’m involved in, with the goal to help me and others.  Writing down personal information helps me focus on whats important in my life.   I also like to comment on things so my friends can keep up with me.  Then there are projects I’m associated with, like cooking, exercise, computer stuff, where I write just to add to the general internet knowledgebase, hoping to save somebody who wants to do the same thing as me some time and effort.  For example, GPS running maps of SF and Chicago, or recipes of great food I’ve made, or free iPhone apps worth installling.  Here’s more info on the site: Alexa rank, Google SRP, Yahoo SRP, Yahoo Site Explorer,

Chad’s Online Presence

Chad’s Summary

I am currently looking for a job in Chicago, after moving here from San Francisco in September 2008 and recently taking the GMAT.  Take a look at my resume and my linkedin profile, and if you know of any possible fits, please let me know. Here’s a bit more of what I’m looking for in a job (same text on my linkedin summary).

After 11 years of software engineering, I am now interested in gaining some business experience. As a first step, I am searching for a job that will utilize my technical background while allowing me to grow in business, with a preference towards consulting, product management, or business analyst roles. Within 8 years my goal is to have enough general business knowledge to operate all aspects of a business.

Chad’s Background

I grew up on the east coast, schooled in Virginia but spent most of my time in Atlanta, Georgia. After school, I moved to the San Francisco bay area and loved it.  I’ve worked in the computer and internet industry for over 10 years, but have had several years where I didn’t work in the traditional sense - I’d recommend that everyone do that. In fact, this is what gave me the perspective which triggered my desire to do something different with my life.

I love traveling and did 6 months around the world in 2007. Besides that I visit about a country per year, as well as many trips within the US.  I see my family several times a year, usually in Georgia or Ohio, but also in Florida and the Carolina’s.

My friends are extremely important to me. I had several crews in SF, but one of my oldest crews is the Brasstax. Not only do we have unbeleivable amounts of fun, I’ve learned alot from them on how best to live life. Good peeps. I’m also very independent, and love spending time alone, as well as spending time with my girlfriend, miss-shayna.com.

Most of my time is spent outdoors (hiking/camping/biking/running), checking out quality DJs, sitting in a coffee shop coding or learning the latest internet technologies. Right now I’m looking for a job, as mentioned in the summary above.

For more including the lastest on me, see my blog posts tagged with “chads life”.

Cheers,
Chad