About Me
Software engineering leader, Ruby and Elixir enthusiast, and lifelong learner passionate about building great teams and solving complex problems.
Where I Work
Managing Partner at Launch Scout
Leading engineering teams and driving technical strategy at Launch Scout, where we build custom software solutions with a focus on Ruby on Rails, Elixir, Phoenix, and modern web technologies.
Background
Professional Philosophy
I view my role as more of a coach than a supervisor. I'm passionate about solving business problems - sometimes with software, sometimes without. I enjoy working with highly self-motivated designers and developers, and I believe we all have important things to share, even when public speaking makes us anxious.
Expertise
Education
MBA
Xavier University
Beta Gamma Sigma - International Business Honor Society
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
University of Cincinnati
Community Involvement
- Board Member at Cincinnati Computer Reuse
- Co-organizer for Ohio Elixir Meetup
- Co-organizer for Cincinnati Ruby Brigade
- Co-organizer for Cincinnati JavaScript Meetup
- Former Nerves Core Team Member
A Bit More About Me
My first encounter with computers was playing Pac-Man as a child, and I've been fascinated by technology ever since. Outside of software, I love fixing things and giving engineered products new life—from soldering capacitors on TVs to small engine repair. I also archive old media as a hobby, preserving 5.25" and 3.5" floppies, cassette tapes, VHS, Beta tapes, and film negatives.
Let's Connect
I'm always happy to chat about software engineering, Ruby, Elixir, team leadership, or AI tools.