Joseph L. Howard, Quality Assurance Tester
A little bambino named Joe came into this world in May of 1969 with a vision of someday working with an elite group of people possessing the utmost loyalty and devotion.
One day he decided to give up spinning wrenches after 8 years and stepped through a door into the high tech world. His motto is to not forget where you come from and the people that you have been ever so fortunate to work with. Back in 2000 he walked through the doors of Hasbro Interactive which is known today as Atari. But in his heart and soul it will always be known as Hasbro Interactive. After four years and great memories, that chapter closed.
As timed passed, there came a day when someone whispered in his ear, "Cecropia." On his first interview, he spoke with Ann-Marie in her office about the days at Hasbro and the time and sacrifices that were made there. She asked Joe what he wanted and he responded with, "I want this!" Once again he had the opportunity to work with an elite group.
When he's not bug hunting, you can find him in a cafe sipping espresso or weather permitting on the shores of Cape Ann with a fishing pole in his hand without a care in the world. "If you listen closely you can hear his words, "This is what life is all about." He's surrounded by some great family and friends. Nothing makes him happier than making his saute' pan sing and handing someone a plate with one spoken word, "Enjoy" or sharing a slice of pizza with his chocolate lab named Basil.
Watch him play a good driving or first person shooter game and you'll see how and why he plays by the name "Squirrel."
"Ohhhhh, the games that people play!"