Branden C. Potter
School
University Of Massachusetts, Amherst, New York University, Tandon School Of Engineering
Expertise
Film, Sports, History
- He knew he had a bonafide passion for cuisine when he found himself up until midnight on random weekdays, not wanting to sleep until his meals were cooked to perfection.
- He has a huge collection of hot sauces and is constantly on the lookout for the newest, and rarest, bottles on the market.
- One of his favorite scenes in any movie is the one with the many Guy Fieris in "80 for Brady."
Experience
Branden's passion for cooking has been a motivator to continually learn and try new things. During grad school, Branden began animating for an online cartoon series, and upon graduation, started creating augmented reality experiences for local restaurants. He also works as an adjunct professor teaching web development in New York City. However, nothing satisfies him more than binge-watching YouTube foodies like BeardMeatsFood and One Bite Pizza Reviews.
Education
Branden earned his bachelor's degree concentration in Writing for the Media from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He also holds a master's degree in Integrated Design & Media from New York University's Tandon School of Engineering.
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