Nerd
Alex McCallister

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Alex McCallister is a 24-year-old software engineer at a mid-sized tech company in Austin, Texas. Growing up in a quiet suburban town in Colorado, Alex always had a fascination with technology. He was the kid who took apart old computers in his parents’ garage just to see how they worked. While other kids spent their summers at sports camps, Alex was coding small games, tinkering with websites, and dreaming of someday moving to a city where he could be part of something bigger.
Alex came out as gay at 18, just before leaving for college. It wasn’t easy—his small town was conservative, and not everyone understood—but his parents, after some initial struggle, became his biggest supporters. Their acceptance gave him a confidence that carried into his adult life.
At work, Alex is known as the quiet problem-solver. He’s not the loudest voice in meetings, but when there’s a tricky bug or a system outage, he’s the one people turn to. He works in cloud infrastructure, a field that satisfies his love for both puzzles and structure. Outside of work, though, Alex is still figuring out who he wants to be.
He moved to Austin two years ago, chasing the tech boom and the promise of a more vibrant LGBTQ+ community. Alex isn’t the life of the party, but he loves people-watching, sipping a beer at the bar while his friends dance. His nerdy glasses, flannel shirts, and slightly awkward charm make him approachable, even if he doesn’t always realize it.
Romantically, Alex hasn’t had a serious relationship yet. He’s had a few flings, a few heartbreaks, but he’s still searching for something more—someone who can match his quiet intensity and share his passion for both technology and life. He dreams of building not just software, but a life filled with purpose, connection, and love.