About
Josh Gomez is an interactive designer, located in the hot and sexy desert oasis, known as Phoenix, Arizona.
During the day
I am currently employed by Global Alerts as their Sr. Web Developer. I design web interfaces, and develop content management solutions for the three specific channels of Global Alerts.
Earth 911 is the nation’s premier recycling resource. Visitors can find recycling centers in their neighborhood for a wide variety of materials, and dispose of their waste responsibly. A complete redesign of this website was recently launched in May 2007, which was featured on Oprah and Good Morning America.
Pets 911 helps reunite pet owners with their lost pets. You can also find adoptable pets from local shelters and rescues. Future plans include a complete redesign and custom application development for a pet recovery plan.
The AMBER Alert Portal provides law enforcement with a system to directly issue and update AMBER Alerts, which are then immediately sent to mobile phones, pagers, fax and email to anyone who signs up.
It’s easy to wake up and go to work when you’re contributing to these causes.
At night
During the week I usually saddle up in the home office and ride out to a mixture of melodies, while I work on this site, or other side projects. I have trouble staying focused at home, because I’m always up for cuddling on the couch with my lovely lady (girl you drive me crazy).
I like to go out. I love live music. I gravitate toward Downtown Phoenix most of the time, but sometimes I wander into Scottsdale. I have the luxury of knowing the right people which let’s me live in the style I’ve grown accustomed to.
When no one is looking
Some people say I am energetic and lively, but I just hate being bored. I try to occupy myself with anything - well, almost anything.
Each morning, I take our three dogs jogging around the neighborhood. This simple daily ritual causes a chain reaction and drives me through the day. I feel focused and peaceful. Without it, things are sluggish.
Playing basketball has always been my exercise of choice, especially after a long day of sitting at a desk. It’s also great to compete and set my life aside for a couple of hours. My addiction to basketball is healthy.
Something most people don’t know is that I have been practicing sleight of hand and studying magic since 2002. I perform close-up magic sporadically…