Joshua Hillian

Growing up, my biggest hobbies were playing video games, making music, filmmaking, and photography—all of which I still engage in on a weekly basis. While balancing work, life, and such a large volume of creative interests is a challenge, I do my best to make it work. When it comes to travel, I am definitely an active traveler; I love booking activities that get my heart rate up, though I still value “vibe” days where I can soak up the local energy. I prefer to plan my trips as if I were a local to truly experience the culture, and I highly recommend that approach.

Outside of my career, I possess a basic level of proficiency in a wide variety of percussion instruments and played the drumset in church. I also find that my aptitude for first-person shooters allows me to flex my problem-solving skills in high-stakes environments. Many of these creative outlets remain hobbies I do purely for myself. Professionally, my background is rooted in the restaurant industry. I worked in so many restaurants that I still find it hard to enjoy a meal out without subconsciously timing every aspect of the service. My formal education was also centered on music, specifically guitar, voice, and percussion, though I do not hold a degree.