About Me

I was born and raised in the redwood forests of Northern California and spent some time in Eastern Washington.

As many of my friends went off to college or into a trade, I joined the Marine Corps to see the world and figure out what I wanted to do with my life.  At some point in my first enlistment I ended up working with computers and found a passion.  I was lucky enough to become a programmer in the Marine Corps for my second enlistment.

After leaving the Marine Corps, I've been fortunate to work as a software developer for financial services, energy, defense, intelligence, infrastructure and software supply chain security.  Along the way I was able to earn a B.Sc. in Software Development & Security.

I'm a serial hobbyist; I enjoy home brewing and fermentation, the great outdoors, woodworking and cycling.