About Me:
Born and raised in Helena, Montana, I grew up loving the outdoors and learning everything I could from my doting family. I always valued experiencing new things, whether it be sports, musical instruments, classes, or hobbies. My love for learning continued throughout my collegiate career at University of Montana where I studied physics, astronomy, math, and music.
Currently I live in the Seattle area where I work at the Applied Physics Laboratory at the University of Washington. I enjoy building and testing new technology with particular interests in additive manufacturing, renewable energy, and outdoor recreation equipment.
I can say with certainty that solving challenging problems is my lifelong passion. The process of discovering an issue, making a plan, executing that plan, and then evaluating the result is a satisfying evolution, even when it doesn’t pan out. I often try several designs, several plans before I land on the right one and though it can be frustrating, I enjoy the learning that goes along with failing. Over the years I’ve learned valuable skills including how to change car brakes, how to overhaul mountain bike suspension, and how to write computer programs to control sensors. I’m always looking for the skills to learn or the next challenge to sink my teeth into. For more information on my projects, contact me or take a look at my portfolio on this site!