During the course of his career, Matt Ramos has wrestled for many different clubs, but it is his work with the United States Cadet Team that has given him his biggest professional accomplishments. Here are a few things you might not know about this incredibly talented wrestler.
Bipolar disorder
During his brief stint as an inmate at the Kern County Sheriff’s Department’s Lerdo Jail, Matt Ramos was awarded the title of most incorrigible prisoner and a coveted spot in the department’s library. On June 11, he was awoken at 4am by a swarm of frenzied inmates. They resorted to a variety of methods to get their butts kicked. The most common strategy involved a small group of guards wielding guns. As a result, Ramos’ blood pressure spiked, resulting in a number of near misses.
For starters, Ramos was cuffed to both his hands and ankles. He was also confined to a small cell, where he had no access to the toilet, a luxury he swore to reclaim upon release. As if the physical confines weren’t enough, Ramos was slapped with a number of other badges, including one for the biggest liar of all time. After a few days, he was rewarded with a newfound freedom.
Wrestling in the Cadet World Championships
During the summer of 2018, Lockport’s Matt Ramos captured the Cadet World Championships at 51 kilograms in Zagreb, Croatia. He was the 41st wrestler in United States history to win a Cadet World title. Ramos had to overcome an early deficit to win the championship. He rallied from a five-point deficit in the quarterfinals against Mongolia’s Dashhtseren Purvee. He beat Kota Takahashi of Japan in the finals.
In addition to capturing gold, the United States won two bronze medal bouts. Peyton Omania, who entered the Cadet World Team Trials on Friday, entered action with four victories.
In the second day of the Cadet World Championships, two other wrestlers made the finals. Emily Shilson won gold at 43 kilograms, while Alex Facundo earned bronze at 92 kilograms.
Struggled with learning English
Despite the accolades bestowed upon him, Matt Ramos, a former software engineer at a startup in Seattle, still finds it difficult to fit in. He’s had seven years of travel under his belt, including stints in Brazil and the United States. He’s also been tasked with delivering a software solution to some of the hottest clients in the biz, including Microsoft, HP, and Cisco. As a result, he’s had to learn English. One of the most difficult tasks is learning the correct acronyms and jargon. Luckily, he’s got a great teacher in Matt Hajdun, Language Development Coordinator at The Columbus School in Medellin, Colombia.
Relationship with his manager
Having been in the industry for twelve years, Matt Ramos is a seasoned professional. After receiving an offer for a full-time position at Salesforce last year, he decided to take it. His responsibilities include marketing, sales, and the oversight of administrative functions.
Ramos graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Business Administration – Marketing. He volunteered twice as a mentor for the Special Olympics and led a gym class for special needs students for two years.
He’s been named to the FIFPro World11 eleven times. He has also been elected to the UEFA Team of the Year nine times. He was named La Liga’s Best Defender five times. He was also named to the La Liga Team of the Season in 2015-16.
Passion for usability
Having been in the software industry for the last seven years, it’s no surprise that I’m a sucker for a well-designed web app. This is especially true when it comes to accessibility. With so many competing vendors to choose from, it’s important to make sure your company’s web application stands out from the crowd. This can be done with a little research, and a bit of elbow grease. The best ways to do this are to make sure your web app is user-friendly, not just for the disabled, but also for the able-bodied.
One of the most effective ways to achieve this is to create a standardized set of user-centered design guidelines. This is a process that’s been dubbed “design thinking.” This isn’t just a esoteric process.
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