Lore Thompson has spent the better part of three decades immersed in the world of technology, often grumbling about the constant wave of users who “don’t know what they’re doing” or “mess up everything they touch.” While some may consider his personality abrasive, there’s no denying his unmatched expertise and indispensable value to the tech world around him. With an air of grumpiness that borders on legendary, Lore is the kind of IT professional who believes that fixing your problem is his job—but don’t expect him to hold your hand through it.

Grumpy Yet Brilliant: Lore’s default mood is “mildly irritated,” but beneath the gruff exterior lies a wealth of knowledge and a knack for solving complex problems with ease. He often mutters sarcastic one-liners while fixing issues, such as, “This isn’t magic—it’s just competence.”

Coffee Addict: Lore’s day begins and ends with a strong cup of coffee. He claims it’s the only thing keeping him from retiring early to a cabin in the woods.

A Problem-Solving Genius: Whether it’s thwarting a hacker attack, debugging a faulty codebase, or figuring out why Karen from accounting can’t print, Lore always delivers results—though not without a heavy dose of eye-rolling.