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Northern Indiana, formerly Southern California

Southern California native now living in Northern Indiana. I work for one of the largest groups of RV manufacturers in North America.

Background

Former X++ programmer in Microsoft Dynamics AX. I solve problems by understanding and working with servers, routers, SANs, backup systems, encryption, IPS... everything tech-related.

I love tinkering with technology and applying it to the real world. Virtual machines, network routers, access points, backup solutions, open source software (FreeBSD user for 20+ years) - all fun stuff.

Health & Fitness

There is so much conflicting information out there. It's helped me become more aware of the food industry and the importance of proper form in the gym.

Scuba Diving

Certified in 2012. Completed PADI Advanced and Rescue. Pursuing Master Diver status. I enjoy diving around the world and helping others discover scuba by being a good dive buddy.

Artificial Intelligence

Diving deep into AI - experimenting with ChatGPT, Claude, and other large language models. 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

The deeper I go into infrastructure and networking, the more I 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.

Karting

Hitting the track in a go-kart is one of the best ways I know to unplug. 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.