Home: Merrimack, NH. Age: 34. Birthplace: San Jose, CA. Profession: Software engineer. Organization: InnerOptic Technology. Title: Senior Software Consultant. Alma mater: Swarthmore College; Oregon State University.
Current project: Personal YouTube channel. Recent recognition: Engaged by InnerOptic for AI development. Hobbies: Line dancing, country swing, country two-step. Last book read: Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen, by Donald Miller.
Moral compass: Trust my gut. How do you define a perfect friendship? Simple and reliable. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Law enforcement. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Country bar or honky-tonk. How do you relieve stress? Meditation. What is your go-to workout? Deadlift. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Spontaneity.
What was your favorite college course? Russian Literature. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Chess. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Lord of the Rings trilogy. What is your favorite app? Notes. What is your go-to source of news and information? My mother.
What message do you want to send out into the world?
You can't force anything; let things come to you.
What widely held belief do you reject? Persistence pays off. What mega-trend most excites you? AI in medicine. What mega-trend most concerns you? AI deep fakes.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Blake Shelton. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? Firefighter or cop. What advice would you give your younger self? Stay true to yourself. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? College years.
Personal mission: Leave the world a better place. Favorite quote: "It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves" (William Shakespeare).
