“I am a seasoned traveler of the Labyrinth.
The genius of alacrity, wizard of the impossible.
My brilliance is yet unmatched in its originality.
My heart’s filled with potent magic that could cast a hundred spells.
I am put together for mine own pleasure.” *

I AM DAVID ISSA.

I am the inventor, the improviser and the motivator. Characterized by inimitable guile and charm, I am strong, sophisticated and independent. Complex puzzles thrill me, and showcase my abilities as a quick study and problem solver. I like to believe that, “No challenge is too great for me!” My work is fueled by my insatiable curiosity, and is always both aesthetic and useful. I have a lively disposition and an ardent passion for design and technology. Hard-working and practical, I am disciplined and committed to always trying to better myself. I approach solutions through a set of structured problem solving, communication, and influencing skills. Charm is a skill I continually refine. I am driven by a desire to make my life bigger, better, and faster. ‘Kaizen’ is more than a term to me; it is a way of life. I have friends across races, religions, creeds, and economic classes. In college, I majored in Economics and Japanese. I am proud of my accomplishments, and humbled by my ambitions. My aspirations and aims are tempered by realism and practical considerations. I pursue my goals in a systematic, disciplined, and thorough manner. I am a martial artist. I am down-to-earth and have a deep affinity with the natural world. My greatest strengths are patience, persistence, and common sense. I am a calm and objective voice of reason amidst chaos, yet a charged and passionate scream amidst stagnancy. I do not live lightly or superficially. Externally, I am thoughtful, quiet, responsible and self-contained. Internally, I have all sorts of dreams, ideals and theories. I am innately clear-headed, objective, and shrewd. Brilliant strategies excite me. Reality does not scare me, denying it does. I am socially oriented and work well in cooperation with others. I am a team player. My strengths lie in my ability to cooperate, to be diplomatic, and to know just what behavior is called for in whatever social situation. I am attracted to new, unconventional methods, ideas, and technologies that involve bringing people together. I am quick-witted and strong willed. My intellect is aggressive and thrives with challenge. I am an unconventional and innovative person. I am a reformer. I am an independent thinker and a natural born leader. I am David Issa.

*Poem by Theodora Lau