## Meet Austin Thomas: From Summer Intern to Project Manager
We're excited to introduce the newest addition to our project management team: Austin Thomas! You might recognize Austin from his summer internship with Tangram Technology (back when we were known as Paralleltek), and now he's returned as a full-time Project Manager.
### Austin's Journey to Tangram
A Michigan native from Plymouth, Austin graduated from Central Michigan University in 2015 with a Communication degree. After college, he headed to Chicago to work as a Support Specialist in Sales Operations at Motorola Solutions, gaining valuable experience in project coordination and client relations before joining our team.
### Getting to Know Austin: Quick-Fire Questions
**What's your hometown?** Plymouth, Michigan
**Dream job growing up?** NHL goalie - admittedly a long shot!
**If you won the lottery, what's your first move?** I'd donate to Make-A-Wish, cancer research, and other nonprofits. Then naturally, I'd buy a private jet.
**Spirit animal?** Yellow Labrador - loyal, laid-back, fun to be around, and adorable.
**One food for life?** Cheeseburgers. They've got all the major food groups in one portable package.
**Most-used emoji?** š
### What Austin Brings to Tangram
Austin's looking forward to working with our team to help Tangram reach its full potential while building lasting relationships with clients and colleagues. His approach? A positive attitude, Midwestern work ethic, and a sense of humor he describes as "dad jokes that most people classify as not funny."
With his background in operations and natural loyalty (he compares himself to a Labrador, after all), Austin brings both technical skills and the relationship-building abilities essential for successful project management in commercial design.
### Welcome to the Team!
Austin's combination of industry experience, positive energy, and commitment to excellence makes him a perfect fit for our growing team. We're thrilled to have him managing projects and building connections with our clients.
Welcome aboard, Austin - we can't wait to see what you accomplish here at Tangram!
