Shawn McPike at the Chevy AllHat 3 event at SXSWi 2011
Hi, I’m Shawn McPike and I have Parkinson’s Disease. I say that first, not because it defines me, but rather it has helped shape me into who I am today. But first a little backstory. I first experienced my first side effects over eight years ago and the age of 32. I thought it to be carpal-tunnel syndrome as I type a lot of have horrible habits I’m sure.
After getting my diagnosis and being on the meds for over 5 years, things began to affect me greater than they had in the past. In May of 2010, I had a DBS device (essentially a pacemaker for your brain) implanted in the left side of my brain and a battery pack in my chest. In December, I had the implant done remaining side as well.
I also Manage Social Media and Community Strategy for AT&T. I have a dedicated team focused on Social Customer Care (@ATTCustomerCare on Twitter, live on the facebook/ATT wall and with help videos on YouTube) and Community (owning and managing our 2.5 million registered members of AT&T’s Support Forums at att.com/forums).
All views, perspectives, etc. are my own and not my employer’s nor anyone elses.
You can find me on:
Twitter @shawnmpike
shawnmcpike on skype