Since I received my first computer at the age of 10, I have always been fascinated with technology and consider myself a curious thinker. This curiosity and desire to constantly learn new skills has taken me many places, from Milwaukee to Silicon Valley and clients ranging from local non-profit organizations to the Fortune 1000. Along the way, my responsibilities have included managing technical and information architecture, testing software, project management, client communication, cross-department collaboration, and more.
Proud nerd, geek, gamer, and wannabe entomologist .
Currently a Full Stack Developer at Misix.
Since I was 13, I have developed websites using many languages and frameworks. These use technologies such as Google App Engine, Wordpress, Node, React, Appcelerator Titanium and many more.
I worked with faculty and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to teach classes in mobile application development, web development, and responsive web design. I delivered lectures, evaluated assignments, wrote and proctored exams, and tutor students. I also helped develop curricula for new technical courses.
I have a bias for action and helping people. I do not believe in ignoring problems. My daily motivation is to use my skills to develop new products and services, and learn new skills over time - even if it means being burned by a soldering iron.
As Google's Student Ambassador to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus, I acted as a local Google representative, held events, and served as a brand and developer evangelist. I worked remotely with a distributed international team based in New York.
As a Lead Student Developer at UWM's nationally-recognized App Brewery, I crafted custom web and mobile applications for non-profit organizations and research projects. I also mentored and trained new team members and conducted education programs in inner-city Milwaukee.
In high school, I participated annually in the Future Business Leaders of America Web Design competition. My junior year, I placed 3rd in the nation. I also won other local and state medals for my work in high school, and eventually other awards during my technology career.
Ever since I received my first computer for my 8th birthday, I knew I wanted to do something with technology one day. Some of my early tech memories include experimenting in Microsoft FrontPage, exploring free web hosts, and showing that yes, magnets can break hard drives.