The Beginning
Started coding at age 10, recreating C programs from magazines to build text-based games. What began as a childhood hobby became a 25+ year career spanning gaming, defense, enterprise software, and AI.
Education
Enrolled at SUNY Fredonia in 1996 to study music education. After a disagreement with a music theory professor, switched to Computer Science — a decision that changed everything. Graduated in 2000 with degrees in both Mathematics and Computer Science, focusing on computer graphics, compression techniques, and database systems.
Professional Journey
- Gaming industry work, including a AAA studio in Laguna Beach shipping a major console title
- Five years developing government pilot training simulation software using C++ and DirectX for real-time 3D rendering
- A decade at a major domain registrar creating business intelligence and executive reporting systems
- Freelance work across retail, medical billing, and oil & gas industries
Current Focus
Most recently served as Director of Engineering at RadiusAI, deploying AI and computer vision solutions across 1,000+ retail locations in the United States. Holds a U.S. patent for a multi-camera computer vision system for real-time tracking and analysis.
Let's Connect
I write about technical challenges, lessons learned, and the craft of engineering. If you'd like to chat, feel free to get in touch.