Software Developer. Computers and electronics hooked me from childhood, but it was an early dive into Linux that truly captured my imagination. Its architecture, system design, and seamless functionality just clicked for me, making it my go-to operating system ever since. Working with Linux naturally led to bash scripting, turning routine tasks into effortless routines. Over the years, I explored PHP, Java, Python, and landed on C# as my mainstay for both professional projects and personal tinkering. Lately, I am branching deeper into Python to fuel ventures in robotics and AI. App development has long been a dream, especially crafting immersive games that blend code with creativity.

Yet software is only one thread in my nerd tapestry. Custom fabrication, engineering, and automation pull me into the physical realm, where I design and build whatever sparks my ingenuity. With 3D printing and laser CNC machining at my fingertips, nothing beats the satisfaction of shaping ideas into tangible reality.

Music. This is a huge part of my life.  Woven into everything I do, music is how I and experience the world. I am extremely fortunate to have a day job that allows me to work with headphones.  Beyond listening, I have fallen hard for creating music myself. Electronic, downtempo, ambient, progressive metal, and rock dominate my playlists, but when composing, I embrace ambient styles for their boundless freedom and absence of rigid rules. I am still honing my skills, yet the joy it brings is unmatched.

Astrophotography. This newest obsession snuck up on me.  While we all know of the stars, after seeing the beauty that lies above our heads every night, I now see starry nights as an incredible canvas. What began as casual shots has evolved into my deepest passion, already inspiring plans for a custom telescope to probe deep space and unveil the hidden marvels in this universe.

From code to cosmos, fabrication to frequencies, my life is full of curiosities, each one fueling the next in an endless cycle of discovery and delight.  What I find to be described as the best part of my journey is that I get to explore these hobbies with my kids.  Seeing their minds run wild with that same passionate curiosity is a true blessing!

I am a retired Navy veteran with four incredible kids who light up my world every single day. At heart, I have always been an unapologetic nerd, forever chasing new passions to keep my mind and hands fully engaged.