About Me
Hi there! I'm Marvin Fontaine, but you can call me The GoTo Granddad. I'm a proud husband, father, big brother, US Navy veteran, and granddad. Life has taken me on quite a journey, from my roots in Martinsville, Virginia, to my current home just north of Atlanta, Georgia. My wife of 37 years, Patricia (or Pat), and I have built a wonderful family with three daughters, four grandsons, a granddaughter, and even a 'granddog' named Howard (a nod to Howard University, where my middle daughter met her husband).
Over the years, I've become the go-to guy for friends and family seeking advice on everything from current events and technology to travel tips and grandparenting. In late 2022, I thought, why not share my insights with a broader audience? And so, The GoTo Granddad blog was born!
Pictured L to R: Pat & Marvin
Professionally, I work as a Global Delivery Manager in the IT Services industry. My educational journey includes a doctorate in business administration from Saint Leo University, a professional certificate in data analytics, data science, and data visualization from Georgia Tech, a master’s degree in project management from DeVry's Keller Graduate School of Management, and a bachelor’s degree in health care management from Southern Illinois University.
Learn something new each day
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Learn it well enough to teach it
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Ask yourself, "Is there a better way?"
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Learn something new each day 〰️ Learn it well enough to teach it 〰️ Ask yourself, "Is there a better way?" 〰️
My career has taken me across North America, the Caribbean, Australia, Belgium, China, France, India, and the Netherlands. Personally, I've explored Asia, the UK, and various parts of Europe.
When I'm not working or traveling, I love diving into a good book, catching up on social media, watching TV and tech videos on YouTube, going to the movies, and enjoying college football and music. I'm a lifelong learner with a personal mantra: "Learn something new each day. Learn it well enough to teach it. Always ask, 'Is there a better way?'"
My family, especially my daughters Geniece, Melanie, and Patrice, are my world. Though they're all grown up and starting families of their own, they'll always be my "little girls." You'll often find their stories and antics featured here too, as I don't do much without them in mind!
Pictured L to R: Melanie, Patrice, and Genice
So, there it is, a brief glimpse into who I am. I hope you like my posts, my pics, and enjoy cruising around the site. If you do end up enjoying your time here, please consider subscribing. If you would like to comment or shoot me an email, check out my Contact Page to learn how.
Thanks for stopping by!
Marvin – The GoTo Granddad