Welcome!

Northern Indiana — formerly Southern California

Southern California native currently living in Northern Indiana working for one of the largest groups of RV manufacturers in North America.

I used to do X++ programming in Microsoft Dynamics AX. I like to solve problems by understanding and working with servers, routers, SANs, backup systems, encryption, IPS… everything technology related.

I love to tinker with technology, apply it to the real world and when possible the business world. Virtual machines rock! New programs, network routers, access points, SANs, backup solutions, open source software (user of FreeBSD for 20+ years)… all fun stuff!

I’m into health and fitness. There is so much great information and conflicting information on the internet… It’s helped me become more aware of the food industry and the importance of proper form in the gym.

Enjoy SCUBA diving around the world and helping others discover scuba by being a good dive buddy. Certified in 2012. Completed Advanced and Rescue with PADI.

Lately I’ve been diving deep into the world of AI — experimenting with ChatGPT, Claude, and other large language models to see how they fit into real workflows. Less “will AI take my job” and more “how do I make AI my power tool.” From automating tedious tasks to exploring agentic workflows, it’s become another layer of the holistic technologist approach I’ve always taken.

Cybersecurity has also become a bigger part of my world than I ever expected. The deeper you go into infrastructure and networking, the more you realize security isn’t a separate discipline — it’s woven into everything. From hardening systems and understanding threat vectors to keeping up with the latest exploits, it’s become another rabbit hole I’m genuinely enjoying.

Another passion is karting — hitting the track in a go-kart is one of the best ways I know to unplug and focus on something completely analog. There’s something satisfying about chasing tenths of a second through a corner that no amount of screen time can replicate. On the spectator side, Formula 1 is the sport I follow closely — the intersection of engineering, strategy, and raw speed makes it the perfect sport for a technologist who likes going fast.

There you have it — a little bit about me.