Greg Hermann is a senior management analyst for the city of Carlsbad. Before participating in a panel on whether technology can save local government, he admitted that his greatest weakness is an attention to detail that’s become eponymous in his office.

Q. Describe yourself in five words or less.

A. Modern guy with vintage soul.

Q. When you were a kid, what was the one thing you did that always got you into trouble?

A. I’ve got an older brother, but I was always the one pushing the limits on how far away I could go on Friday and Saturday nights, and how late I could stay out—and I always seemed to get caught.

Q. What’s your biggest weakness?

A. I was recently in a meeting and someone said, “Gosh, this report could really use a detailed Gregging.” I have a tendency to go deep into the details, which can definitely be a little bit overwhelming. I’ve got German heritage, and I can really get into the weeds if I’m not careful.

Q. If you were going to go on a plane trip tomorrow, where would you go?

A. Totally going to Nepal. I’m getting married, and I really wanted to go there on our honeymoon, and that got nixed—but I’d love to go hiking and backpacking around Nepal.

Q. What’s the last song you listened to today?

A. “Dirty Rain” off Ryan Adams’ new album, Ashes and Fire.

Q. What profession would you like to pursue in your next life?

A. I would love to be a graphic designer. I love art and design, it’s a total passion of mine—especially mid-century modern art and design.

Q. If you were going to bid on any item online, what would you buy?

A. Some really sweet mid-century modern TV trays that are complete with their own little stand that they fit into. … And maybe a drum set.

*Photo by Brian Smeets.