About Me
The human behind the code. Warning: Contains traces of dad jokes and Star Trek references.
Hydro homie for life
So bad they're good
*gen alpha memes not guaranteed
(theme) => theme === 'dark' ? 'obviously' : throw new Error()“Code is read more often than it's written. Make it count.”
I believe in writing code that tells a story. Every function should have a purpose, every variable should have a meaningful name, and every comment should add value.
I care deeply about quality, but I also think in systems. I design frontends that scale with teams: modular, maintainable, and built with empathy for both users and developers.
Future-friendly beats future-proof.
I believe the best systems are easy to evolve. I aim for code that's flexible and clear, without locking into one-off implementations or inventing abstractions before they're needed. It's not about predicting every future requirement, but rather it's about staying ready for change when it comes.
Performance and maintainability matter, but so do cognitive load, onboarding speed, and how quickly someone else can jump in. Simplicity is a strength when it creates room for fast learning and fast iteration.
Before building, I like to ask:
- What's the simplest solution that works well today?
- How might this grow or change next quarter?
- Will this design help the next person move faster?
To me, great code isn't just technically solid. It's a foundation for great collaboration.
🎬 Was bootstrapping as an indie filmmaker before engineering. Turns out debugging and editing have a lot in common.
🏙️ Grew up in Aurora, Illinois. Yes, that Aurora.
🔬 Once fabricated 2D tungsten-disulfide p-n junctions for the Army. Casual.
🎬 Owns a To Be or Not To Be poster signed by Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, and a young Max Brooks — his first autograph.
🖖 Voyager is the hill I will die on. Janeway is the captain.
🌉 Recently relocated to the Bay Area and still finding new favorite spots every week.
🎵 Coding playlist: Hans Zimmer, Two Steps from Hell, repeat.
👩🏫 Taught computer architecture as a TA. Helped students see the silicon.