Home: San Francisco, CA. Birthplace: Chico, CA. Profession: Software engineer. Significant other: Lisa. Alma mater: University of San Francisco; University of Chicago.
Recent recognition: Tennis – for Northern California, I was the 40+ player of the year for 4.5 singles. Latest accomplishment: Started Milos Ventures with my brother. Hobbies: Tennis, salt-water reef tanks. Recent travel or adventure: Trip to Fiji, where we snorkelled, went river tubing, and hiked waterfalls.
Personality profile: Persistent, transparent, humorous. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Driven. What is your greatest joy? Traveling; bonus points if playing tennis while traveling. What is at the top of your bucket list? Visit the pyramids of Giza. How do you relieve stress? Tennis. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Sun, beach, and coral (beach).
What was your first paying job? Gas station attendant. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Sonic the Hedgehog. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Be patient. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Inflight Wi-Fi. What is your go-to source of news and information? Perplexity (AI).
What change would you like to see in the world?
More representative government.
What mega-trend most excites you? AI’s democratization of knowledge. What mega-trend most concerns you? The unethical usage of AI.
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My grandfather. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A virologist. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My mini Australian labradoodles. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my family, visiting a beach or on a scenic hike.
Favorite quote: “Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings” (Salvador Dali). Desired epitaph: Father, Husband, Traveler.
