CGM Spotlight: Juan Martinez

How long have you been with CGM?
2 Months.

What’s your favorite part about your job?
My favorite part is the electronic aspect of the equipment. I enjoy learning about the different applications of automatic control.

Set the scene – What does a typical Saturday look like for you?
Catch up on sleep and try to do at least one activity that I enjoy that does not involve school or work. It could be watching Netflix, Disney +, playing chess online or going to the park for a game of tennis or soccer.

What motto do you live by?
If better is possible, good is not enough.

What is your go-to snack?
Protein Bars.

Tell us about your family:
I have an older sister and a younger brother. My sister lives in Georgia, but I see her regularly. My brother and my mother live with me. I am very close to my brother; we try to spend time together as much as possible. Most of the time we spend together comes in the form of car fixing projects.

What is your special/hidden talent or hobby?
Hidden hobby is that I love playing chess.

Hidden talent is that I am an excellent foosball player.

Where is your favorite vacation spot? Tell us about it.
My favorite vacation spot is any place that involves outdoor activities. My dream vacation is a ski trip to Switzerland. My fiancé likes the beach and I like the forest and the mountains. We alternate between both when we travel.

What’s your favorite movie or TV show?
My favorite TV shows are anything that involves the Marvel Universe. The latest one that I enjoyed was The Loki series. I’m looking forward to the expansion of that story.

What is the last book you read?
The last book I read for pleasure was Galactic Space League (GFL). The plot seems like a combination of Star Wars, the Godfather and The Blind Side.