My name is Ádám Bíró. I am a software tester, teacher, geek, and storyteller of role playing games. For nearly twenty years, I have worked in the world of safety-critical systems, where even the smallest details matter. At the same time, I have always search connection with people, their stories, and the joy of play. Throughout my professional journey, I have built testing teams, taught at universities, and performed at conferences, all while staying closely connected to the fantasy dimension, structured rules, and creativity meet — the world of board games, trading card games, and geek culture. As a card game developer and tester, online content creator, and editor of TCG articles, building and caring the geek community has become a personal mission of mine. Whether it is organizing a tournament, recording a podcast episode, or writing the fantasy backstory of a new TCG card, I find deep meaning in this space. Poker has also captured my attention several times over the years, and once again, I approach it with the same excitement I feel when opening a brand-new rulebook. I am driven by curiosity, respect, and a desire to understand the structure and culture beneath the surface. In poker, I see the same depth and challenge that has always drawn me to games — the weight of decision-making, the feeling of reading people, and the depth of strategies. I believe that technical precision, my educator mindset, and a passion for geek culture give me a unique perspective to explore and present the interesting characters and stories of the poker world.
Geek Women Legends at the Poker Table – The Series That Rewrites the History of Women in Poker
Explore the "Geek Women Legends" of poker - how female poker legends, like Liv Boeree, used science, psychology, and logic to dominate the poker world.
TCG Legends at the Poker Table – Top 8 Most Interesting Background Stories
Poker - a battleground of logic, psychology, and high-level decision-making, just like competitive Trading Card Games (TCG). And there come TCG poker players.
Geek Women Legends at the Poker Table – Part 6: Vanessa Selbst
Vanessa Selbst’s journey from her academic beginnings to her poker success, as systematic reasoning, analytical discipline, and curiosity overrides stereotypes.
Geek Women Legends at the Poker Table – Part 5: Kathy Liebert
Kathy Liebert - known by her nickname “PokerKat” - represents a rare blend of intelligence, patience, and quiet determination in the world of poker.
Geek Women Legends at the Poker Table – Part 4: Kristen Foxen
Kristen Foxen is a fascinating woman with multiple WSOP bracelets, who combines skill, strategy, and a deep understanding of poker.
Geek Women Legends at the Poker Table – Part 3: Maria Ho
Maria Ho’s journey from college studies in communications and law led to being a professional poker player with strategy, psychology, and competitive edge.
