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Philly expat featured in ‘Techies,’ a photo project showing diversity in Silicon Valley

An update from former P'unk Ave designer Tim Quirino.

Tim Quirino, far right, in Techies. (Screenshot)

Tim Quirino left Philadelphia two years ago, but the East Coast still has his heart.
Quirino, the Geekadelphia cofounder who now works as a Facebook product designer, was featured in Techies, a photo and interview project to tell the stories of technologists in Silicon Valley who are underrepresented in traditional tech narratives. Think: people of color, trans folk, parents, etc.
In his interview, Quirino talks about his former employer, P’unk Ave, “where I really solidified my connection to the heart of Philadelphia,” and the founding of Geekadelphia. Plus: the fact that in 10 years, he wants to be back on the East Coast.
“I don’t consider myself a Californian,” he says. “As much as I really love the landscape, beauty, and weather I miss being in the company of others like me back East.”
Here’s to that.
Read the full interview
It’s also a great time to revisit his exit interview, where he told us the two most important considerations he’d make when deciding whether or not to return to Philadelphia.

Companies: Facebook / P’unk Ave
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