Down and Dirty with Barbarian Andrew Berg
What’s your role at TBG?
My official title is Senior Interactive Technologist.
My official title is Senior Interactive Technologist.
Uh, cool, what does that mean?
I write code! Client side code, the kind you interact with. I take all the amazing designs that come from our creative department and turn them into useable interfaces.
I write code! Client side code, the kind you interact with. I take all the amazing designs that come from our creative department and turn them into useable interfaces.
How’d you end up as a Senior Interactive Technologist?
When I moved to New York in ’99 Bubble 1.0 was in full effect and the Internet was where the work was. I learned how to write HTML, CSS, Javascript, and Actionscript to get a job. But in the course of that I found out I really love it. There is something very magical about being able to share your work with the wired world just by pushing a button.
When I moved to New York in ’99 Bubble 1.0 was in full effect and the Internet was where the work was. I learned how to write HTML, CSS, Javascript, and Actionscript to get a job. But in the course of that I found out I really love it. There is something very magical about being able to share your work with the wired world just by pushing a button.
How’d you arrive at TBG? (and no, we’re not talking transport)
I was one of the first couple hires in the New York office, originally brought on to help with the redesign of VW.com at the end of 2004. It was so early on that Keith
and Rick
interviewed me in a hotel room while they were looking for office space.
I was one of the first couple hires in the New York office, originally brought on to help with the redesign of VW.com at the end of 2004. It was so early on that Keith
Keith Butters
Co-founder, Chief Experience Officer : New York
topics: Rock and Roll, Animation and 3D, Design, Strategy, and Technology Industry
Rick Webb
Co-founder, COO : New York
topics: Alcoholic Beverages, Internet Culture, Internet Culture, Video, and Brands
Who’s your main sidekick when it comes to getting the job done?
Doug Pfeffer
keeps things copacetic for me on the server side, as well as being a good sounding board for programming.
Doug Pfeffer
Doug Pfeffer
Developer : Boston
topics: Programming Languages, Process, Mobile, Software, and Technology Industry
Most exciting project you’ve worked on here?
HBO Imagine was pretty huge, both as a technical accomplishment and for all the recognition.
HBO Imagine was pretty huge, both as a technical accomplishment and for all the recognition.
Best thing about your job?
I’m perpetually leaning new things and being challenged.
I’m perpetually leaning new things and being challenged.
Not-so-best thing about your job?
The iceberg nature of coding. 90% of my work no one ever sees since it takes place below the surface.
The iceberg nature of coding. 90% of my work no one ever sees since it takes place below the surface.
First blog you check every morning:
nytimes.com and then quickly on to my tumblr dashboard. I’m an image blog addict.
nytimes.com and then quickly on to my tumblr dashboard. I’m an image blog addict.
Favorite apps?
WebKit the engine that drives Chrome and Safari, it’s killer. I have a love/hate thing with my dev tools, but Xcode and Flash Builder have to be on the list.
WebKit the engine that drives Chrome and Safari, it’s killer. I have a love/hate thing with my dev tools, but Xcode and Flash Builder have to be on the list.
All time fave thing you’ve ever found on the internet?
dreamless.org a discussion board that Joshua Davis ran from ‘99 – ‘01. Beautiful and terrible all at once. It really showed me that the internet was a place to create community.
dreamless.org a discussion board that Joshua Davis ran from ‘99 – ‘01. Beautiful and terrible all at once. It really showed me that the internet was a place to create community.
Which decade produced the best music?
Empirically, you just can’t mess with the 60’s. The depth and breadth of sounds that were created in that decade is astounding. But for me personally the 80’s. Hip-Hop, Techno, and House all came of age. Bass, samples, and drum machines have my heart.
Empirically, you just can’t mess with the 60’s. The depth and breadth of sounds that were created in that decade is astounding. But for me personally the 80’s. Hip-Hop, Techno, and House all came of age. Bass, samples, and drum machines have my heart.
What’s the last furry thing you touched?
My cat Henry.
My cat Henry.
Bowie or Blondie?
Bowie.
Bowie.
