What's your educational background?
I have a Bachelor of Science in Advanced Mathematics and I'm currently in my 3rd year of engineering/finance school.

What are your professional goals?
Live with poker winnings and trade as much as I can on the financial markets.

How did you discover poker?
Two years ago, some friends invited me to a home game. I immediately knew it was the start of something for me.

How long have you been playing poker?
I have played on Everest Poker since early 2006. My first live game was in April 2006.

What is your biggest poker win?
I won about $8,000 when I received 21st place in the 2007 Everest Poker Avalanche Finale.

What is your poker philosophy/motto?
I like to guess what cards my opponent may have in his hands, but I don’t want to be predictable.

What is your life philosophy/motto?
I never like to push things off until tomorrow. We only have one life and we need to take advantage of every single moment.

How would you describe yourself?
I'm patient and I like to compete against other people. I'm ambitious and I'm a perfectionist. I have learned how to approach big events (stress management, nervousness, and media). I like to put in 200% in everything I do.

What advice would you give to beginner poker players?
They should always believe in themselves in any occasion but never play above what they are able to. I started two years ago with zero and now I've succeeded. My story should give them hope and should make them want to go out and succeed and write their own story!

Who is your favorite player?
Allen Cunningham

What is your favorite game besides Texas Hold'em?
Omaha Hi, chess, backgammon, and card games in general

What is your favorite music?
Electro Music

What is your favorite activity besides poker?
Card games, Video Games (mostly racing games)