Developer | Designer | Diver | Dog-Dad | #TechForGood
"Technology should empower, uplift, and connect communities."
– My guiding principle
🌊 From marine biology to code – I bridge science, education, and tech.
👨💻 Building impactful, intuitive, and community-centered software.
🐶 Proud dog dad, lifelong learner, & advocate for accessible tech.
✨ Core Drivers
- Creating accessible, user-friendly web applications
- Helping others learn to code through mentorship and teaching
- Designing tech solutions that benefit communities and make a difference
| Languages | Front-End | Back-End | DevOps & Testing | Design & UX | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JavaScript | React, Next.js | Node.js, RESTful APIs | CircleCI, GitHub Actions | Figma, Miro | Automation, AI for Biz |
| TypeScript | Web Accessibility | AWS, MongoDB, Firebase | Unit/Integration Testing | UI/UX Design | Data Processing |
| SQL, HTML, CSS | Express.js |
| Project | Description | Demo/Repo |
|---|---|---|
| Pinpoint | Visualizes U.S. government reps, with AI-assisted engagement | GitHub |
| Adopt Don’t Shop | Pet adoption with real-time listings from shelters | GitHub |
| Moody Tunes | Mood-based Spotify music recs | GitHub |
| Cappua | Crowdsourced Hip-Hop songwriting app | |
| What’s Cookin | Elegant recipe sharing/search app | |
| Rancid Tomatillos | Movie info & ratings, sort by taste |
📁 See More Projects & Details
- See my portfolio.
- Contributions in Open Source, AI, music tech, and more.
"Before coding, I worked in marine biology, conservation, and education across the U.S., Bahamas, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Honduras."
- Educational Coordinator @ Andros Nature Conservancy
Developed environmental education curriculums - Field Researcher @ Osa Conservation, Costa Rica
Led sea turtle conservation projects - Lead Facilitator @ Sustainable Summer
Guided sustainability programs for students
- 🎥 PBS Documentary (Autumn 2025): Interviewed leaders in Public Interest Technology, traveling cross-country in a neon green RV 🚐
- Teaching Assistant @ Upright Education: Educating the next generation of software engineers
- Student Mentor @ Turing School: Code reviews, UI/UX feedback & mock interviews
📜 Principles & Philosophies
- UX is the sum of all things – Form + function = brilliance
- Accessible to All – Tech for everyone
- Creator. Partner. Collaborator. – Adaptable to any stage or role
- Clean – In thinking, in style – Minimal, effective, and clear
- Transparency in Code & Collaboration – Clarity in work and teamwork
- Performance Matters – Fast, reliable, and smooth user experiences
- Automation Over Repetition – Maximize efficiency, automate what you can
- Tech for Good – Technology as a force for positive impact