Spotlights
These are the career stories of diverse individuals working in a variety of careers. Watch or read about what inspired them to pursue their career, what they were like growing up, what they love most about their career and more!
![Neil headshot](/sites/bayarea.gladeo.org/files/2018-02/Neil%20Thompson%20pic.jpg)
Neil Thompson has worn many different hats. In the past he’s worked as a research associate at a start-up company and as a product development engineer. Now Thompson works as a patent agent and writer, helping those with innovative ideas bring their ideas to fruition while regularly posting on his website neilthompsonspeaks.com. With his experience at start-up companies and as a product development engineer, Thompson also occasionally contributes to business journals like the San Diego Business Journal (SDBJ) on the topic of start-up companies. As a student, Thompson excelled in the…
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![Brendan headshot](/sites/bayarea.gladeo.org/files/2018-03/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAK1AAAAJDJmYjM2NWI1LTJjZjYtNGM1OS05NTllLTMyYTg5ZDE4YmZhNA.jpg)
“Every roadblock is a chance to learn, and I’m constantly learning.”
Brendan Reville has had a productive 20 years. From ideating and working on the X-Box live feed at Microsoft, to being a vital team developer at Code.org, the world's leading computer science education site, Reville has made wide-reaching impacts on the world through his work as a software engineer. Before starting his professional career Reville earned his degree in computer science at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. Later relocating to Seattle, WA to work at Microsoft, Reville is still based out of…
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![Cary Chow](/sites/bayarea.gladeo.org/files/2018-04/cary_largefeed.jpg)
Cary Chow has a flair for traveling, accidentally breaking electronic devices, and anchoring at ESPN. Born and raised in Orange County, CA, Cary is an Edward R. Murrow Award-winning broadcast journalist who’s anchored and reported in California, Wyoming, Alabama, and Connecticut. His career began with a cable access show he and his best friend started, and in the 15 years since, he’s interviewed countless celebrities and covered everything from presidential elections to Super Bowls to the Academy Awards.
What influenced you to become a sports anchor?
I’ve always been…
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