I'm a computer security researcher by day but have always had a hobby interest in 3D modeling, rendering and animation since 1990. Yep, I've been doing 3D modeling and rendering since 1990 when my dad bought me Turbo Silver and Imagine for the Amiga. Oh the stories I could tell. I've been following Blender development since around 1998 and donated $50 back in 2002 to help make it Open Source.