I started working for GameSpot in February 2004 when I was hired to write game summaries for partner sites. What started out as a temporary gig became a permanent job several months later, and various other data-related tasks (like creating gamespaces, scouting for assets, and researching release dates) were added to my plate. Eventually, I became manager of the data team, I started hiring more data producers, and I played a much bigger role in events such as E3, G.A.M.E., After Hours, the GameSpot redesign, and the launch of FilmSpot.com. Although I had an absolute blast working for GameSpot / CNET Networks for 3 1/2 years, I decided to leave the company in August 2007 to pursue a new, exciting opportunity also in the San Francisco area.