About me
Technology Expert | Problem Solver | Creator | Explorer | Strategist
I grew up in a Maryland community surrounded by an eclectic blend of families—farmers, professional athletes, and congresspeople. At 17 years old, I committed to attending the United States Air Force Academy without knowing what I was signing up for. At that time, I never imagined that I would be jumping solo out of airplanes, traveling to Division I lacrosse games in the cargo net seats of C-17 aircraft, or enjoying coding. But calculated spontaneity has fueled a wonderful career thus far, using data and analytics to address some of our nation's hardest technical, political, and socioeconomic problems. I am grateful for this.
Coding is one of the most creative acts not typically associated with the arts. There are seemingly infinite ways to achieve a similar outcome through code, and this freedom excites me. Similar to how an artist fills a canvas, it is up to the developer to bring both technical and non-technical perspectives that alter the final software experience. I began my career as a data scientist, focused on building predictive models and uncovering insights from data. However, I quickly realized that developing models alone wasn't enough to deliver real value to help people. Driven by a desire to create impactful solutions, I taught myself the software engineering skills needed to build and deploy usable, scalable applications. Moving beyond standalone notebooks, I transformed one-off models into robust AI products. Through this portfolio and my resume, I showcase various experiences that highlight the maturity of my ability to bridge the gap between data science and software engineering, turning innovative concepts into functional, real-world solutions.
I thrive in dynamic environments, navigating through chaos and complexity to find clarity and direction. My core strengths stem from my attention to detail, resourcefulness, and my ability to listen and embrace diverse perspectives. These intangibles, along with my passion for efficiency, propel my ability to identify root challenges and develop effective solutions. I've worked solo and I've led cross-functional teams at scale, and I'd choose teamwork every time. Sometimes we just need to work smarter, not harder.
Outside of work, I am a sportsman, a foodie, and an avid traveler. I enjoy a good challenge as well as a journey without a destination. Feel free to reach out—whether it's to chat about tech, swap travel stories, or debate the merits of pineapple on pizza. I'm always up for an ice-cold drink and some chatter!
For those long car rides
Peek at my bookshelf
Experience
Chief, Data and AI/ML solutions
Advanced Sensemaking Group, NRO
Apr 2023 — present
Technologies: TypeScript, React, Next.js, Redux, GraphQL, REST API, Jest, Cypress
Technologies: TypeScript, React, Next.js, Redux, GraphQL, REST API, Jest, Cypress
Senior Technical Program Manager
Advanced Sensemaking Group, NRO
Oct 2022 — Apr 2023
Technologies: Python, Kubernetes, Docker, Harbor, Rancher, Accumulo, S3, SageMaker, Lambda, REST API, Kafka, Jira, Confluence, BitBucket
Technologies: Python, Kubernetes, Docker, Harbor, Rancher, Accumulo, S3, SageMaker, Lambda, REST API, Kafka, Jira, Confluence, BitBucket
AI Solutions Architect
United States Air Force
Apr 2020 — Oct 2022
Technologies: TypeScript, React, Next.js, React Native, Redux, GraphQL, REST API, UiPath
Technologies: TypeScript, React, Next.js, React Native, Redux, GraphQL, REST API, UiPath
Data Scientist
United States Air Force
May 2017 — Apr 2020
Technologies: Python, R, SQL
Technologies: Python, R, SQL
Education
My formal education focused on data science, advanced analytics, and translating complex concepts into simple terms for data-driven decision support. Informally, I am a self-taught software engineer with extensive experience through professional and personal business ventures (successes AND failures!).
M.S. Operations Research
Mar 2020AFIT
Course Contents: Optimization, Statistical Modeling, Decision Analysis, Sensitivity Analysis, Simulation, Data Wrangling, Big Data, R, Python, Spark, Microsoft VBA, Machine Learning, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Astronautical Engineering
B.S. Operations Research
May 2018USAFA
Course Contents: Data Analytics, Databases (Design, Use, Management, Object-Oriented Programming, Applied Satistics, Machine Learning, Unstructured Data and Large Data, Data Wrangling, Cleaning, and Imputation Techniques, Nonlinear Optimization and Heuristic Searches, Data Mining and Text Analytics, System Analysis and Design, Data Visualization and Communication
Interested in what I have to offer?
If you are interested in collaborating on a project or business venture, please contact me via the contact form or reach out via LinkedIn! I am always happy to chat about relevant projects (preferrably over a crispy cold one). I'll do my best to get back to you in timely fashion. No one likes to be left hanging.
Are you an employer or recruiter? A download link for my up-to-date resume is below. Also, check out my recruiters page, where I explain what I am looking for in a job. This page is designed to save both of us time.