I build systems that don't go down—because the people using them don't care about your maintenance window.
With 25+ years of engineering experience, I've led teams, scaled platforms, and mentored developers across startups, enterprises, and mission-driven orgs. I specialize in building infrastructure that supports velocity without sacrificing reliability—and I still write code every week.
What makes me different? I didn't come up through computer science—I trained as a performer. That background taught me how to read a room, tell a story, and translate complexity without dumbing it down. It's made me a better engineer, a better leader, and a trusted bridge between technical and non-technical teams.
I believe platform engineering is about service: helping other teams go faster, safer. I thrive in "player-coach" roles where I can unblock others, ship meaningful tools, and keep the platform boring—in the best way.
Recent work includes building real-time Lambda exploration tools, resilient API platforms, and AI-adjacent workflows that don't require a venture capital burn rate to run.More...