Bio
How I Got Here
I was born in NYC. As a teenager, I moved out to Portland, Oregon to study Math at Reed College. I dropped out during my Sophomore year, started working in kitchens, and spent the next decade or so honing my skills in the food and service industry.
A few years ago I enrolled at Oregon State to complete my degree in Computer Science, focusing on cybersecurity, networking, and low-level programming, and am looking to put those skills to work.
What I Do
I care most about understanding how software actually works. I’m especially interested in networking, systems programming, and the fundamental structures that make a computer work. I like to think about how data moves, how processes actually communicate, and how these layers come together to form a (ideally) seamless experience.
That said, I think that mindset can apply to everything from front-end web design to low-level hardware-focused roles. I enjoy working anywhere I can build something clear, reliable, and useful.
I want to make sure that whatever job I take gives me the chance to apply myself in a way where I can keep learning, both from the people around me and from the work and effort I put in on my own.
Beyond CS
Outside of engineering, I’m interested in stuff that brings people together. Music, movies, food, and books are all important to me.
I’ve played guitar in punk bands since I was a teenager. There’s something special and universal about the controlled chaos of a rock show.