Andrew Que, June of 2012
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Who am I?

I am Andrew Que. I have been a computer enthusiast the most of my life. I work as a software engineer and write code for embedded systems (i.e. computers that are "inside" something—like your cell phone). I've been writing software since I was 12-year-old and professionally now for over 15 years.

I love computers and have played with them in all kinds of areas: programming, graphics, music, networking, hardware design, ext., ext.

I run DrQue.net—my personal domain, from which I host a variety of websites for myself and friends.

What kind of person am I?

I generally think of myself as a friendly person and try my best to stay open minded. I don't really worry about anything. That is not to say I neglect responsibility, I just don't let issues bother me. I don't yell (unless I'm trying to be obnoxious) and I'll typically give up in an argument when I don't care (which is most of the time). So if you are one of those people who has to win—there, you've won (see, now everyone is happy!). I do talk to random people on the Internet (gasp!) so if you feel inclined to do such a thing, see my contact page.

I don't drink, don't smoke, don't do drugs (and not 'cuz it's illegal), don't spell too well, and don't drive over the speed limit (no, seriously). However, I don't hold it against anyone who does any of those things as many of my friends do.

What I do/don't and like

I am kind of an odd person, and I like that. I am a non-conformist and I pride myself on doing things I want to do, not doing things because some or most other people do it.

I sleep in a box; philosophize for hours with friend while drinking coffee/tea; read scientific articles— especially when related to the cosmos; read/watch anything on World War II and the Vietnam war; listen to music; recording music; bicycling; roller skate; and drink milk.

I detest sports, name brand close, ads, government, I don't watch TV (or own one), listen to the radio; have no tolerance for bigotry (race, religion, sexual preference, whatever) and I hate it when people don't use their turn signals and forget to turn off lights when they leave a room.

I love people; computers; winter; good conversation; loud music; hugs; getting rowdy; people having a good time; and random acts of kindness.

Andrew Que, July of 2003

Quick background

I was born in Wisconsin, USA and lived here the majority of my. After I graduated high school I moved into a little one bedroom house with 6 other people, fell in love with the living with a lot of people.

In the late summer of 2001, I moved to Kansas City, Missouri to lived in the basement of a good friend. My idea was to start going to school, and work full-time a contract job I had started. However, I ended up traveling too much for my job which resulted in not being able to attend classes as much as I liked.

The following summer, I returned to Beloit, Wisconsin to live among more people. A group of us rented a 3 1/2 bedroom, two story house with a full basement we called Park Place (as it was on Park Avenue).

In late 2005, the company I was working for began having serious financial trouble. In the following months, I ended up one of the last in a skeleton crew that was the company. Preparing for the worst and hoping for the best, I decided to move into the little one bedroom house I owned (and had been renting out).

In the summer of 2006, the company was gone. I decided it was a good time to go ahead fully with my degree. I started school full-time in the fall. Since then, I've been alternating between school and contract.

What do I want to be when I grow up?

Ever since I started writing software (so from around age 12) I've wanted to be a computer programmer. When I was 18, I began living out that dream. After 9 years as a professional computer programmer, the company I was working for went under and I've become a full-time student. I hope to get a bachelors in computer science and mathematics, and continuing for a masters in computer science. Afterwards, I will likely be returning to the field of embedded software development—hopefully in a research field, robotics, and/or medical devices. One day I'd like to make something out of our software company Master Minds' Softwarewith my good friend, Tyson Mohr. I'd also like to one day earn a doctorate (and truly be Dr. Que). When I settle down, I would like to adopt a bunch of kids and see if I can't live with several other families in a large house. I want to travel the world, spending some time living in at least one other country. And I like to teach after I have had a whole bunch of experience with computers, working and traveling.

What do I look like?

I am a dude about 5'11" (180 cm) tall and about 165 pounds (75 kg). My hair is brown/sand blond. I keep my hair in a queue. In September of 2009 I donated all 28 inches of my hair to Locks of Love and went completely bald. Over the next three years I regrew my hair and it is again in a queue. I typically dress in a dress shirt and blank denim plants. I where military style boots (I don't have regular shoes) and blouse my pants around the top. Why boots? They last a long time; I can tromp through just about anything in them (water, mud); and if they are good enough for all the people in the military, they should work just fine for me.

When it's cool in the spring and fall, I wear a cape. It's an official British policeman's cape I was very surprised to have received one year as a gift. In the winter, I where a long, black leather trench coat. I am also a fan of hats—park pie and fedoras. I have always liked the styles from the 1920-1940's.