Name: Nicolás Alejandro Spirdal-Jacobsen Mendoza Address:Welhavensgate, 0350 Oslo Telephone: - 93007476 Email: mendozaSPAMATpvv.ntnu.no ICQ:16639703 Birthday: 16. september 1979 Occupation: Studying to be get a Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering at NTNU Some background: - I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina September 16th 1979. After seven years down there my family and I moved up to Norway. My relatives are from, among other places, Norway, South Georgia (the island), USA and Central America. That makes me kind of international. - I started first grade at Molde (Norway). I had already finished it in Argentina, but in Norway they start school one year later. I got a lot of friends, that I still have. - I went to Sellanrå school up to 6th grade and then continued at Bekkevoll Ungdomsskole. Three years later I entered Molde VGS (secondary). I chose to go at the Allmenne fag course and finished that after three more years. During those years I chose subjects like math, physics and chemistry, which reflects my interest for nature science. - My childhood was influenced by a strong sense of security due to family, environment and friends. I've also been doing sports like basketball, tennis and scouting. In the same period I build up my computer skills. Growing up using computers, not only game consoles, has been instructive and challenging. Although some may argue it, I don't reckon my self as a geek. I still favour being with real people than sitting in front of a computer. - Drawing has been one of my passions too. Using the creative part of my brain is a good combination and an relaxing alternative to computer related activities. - I've finished the military service and am now in my third year of my Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology situated in Trondheim (Norway).