Andrew Paradigm was born in 1987 in Los Angeles, California. In his youth, he spent much of his time with his German grandparents where he learned about logical thinking and hard work. He always kept himself busy working and writing stories for his little brother. After becoming disillusioned with college, he decided to try writing full time. Portal is the result of over a year of hard work. He has his wife to thank for Portals completion. They live together in Los Angeles with her menagerie of animals.