About

My curiosity for how things work has always been the driving force behind what I pursue. From a young age, I was the kind of kid who couldn’t leave something alone until I figured out what made it tick. That curiosity turned into a full-blown obsession the moment I learned what an Ethernet cable was. It wasn’t just about connecting computers; it was about connecting ideas. It opened up a world I didn’t yet understand, and I needed to.

I started building computers when I was 14. What began as a personal project quickly grew into a passion. Over the years, I’ve built more than ten machines, each one more advanced and customized than the last. Around the same time, I was running public Minecraft servers and experimenting with open-source mods and plugins. That experience gave me a foundation in both hardware and software and helped me understand how complex systems could be created, broken, and rebuilt to work even better.

After high school, I enrolled at Western Michigan University to study aviation, with the goal of becoming a commercial pilot. Aviation appealed to the same part of me that loved computers. I was fascinated by the precision, the systems, the attention to detail, and the deep responsibility that comes with operating complex machinery. I earned my Private Pilot’s License and later my FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.

Though I moved on from aviation, the technical and procedural mindset it instilled in me continues to influence the way I work today. That chapter led me into the world of additive manufacturing, where I joined a 3D printing startup. There, I discovered how much I enjoyed working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment where I could solve problems and build processes from the ground up. I helped manage day-to-day operations, learned how to adapt quickly, and developed a diverse skill set across operations, technology, and customer experience.

Whether I’m flying drones, writing software, or optimizing a workflow, it all ties back to a core drive: understanding systems, solving real problems, and doing meaningful, forward-thinking work. That curiosity is still what pushes me forward, and I don’t see it slowing down any time soon.