Bio

About Me

Guided by creativity, ambition, and a constant drive to explore and build, my journey has been shaped by technology, engineering, problem-solving, and innovation. During my time living in Japan, I embraced opportunities for adventure and exploration, including cave diving and hiking throughout the rugged landscape of Towada-Hachimantai National Park. My tenure as an avionics technician in the United States Air Force stationed in Japan was marked by technical excellence and dedication to mission readiness, ultimately earning me the United States Air Force Maintenance Professional of the Year award for the Pacific Region (PACAF).

After returning to the United States, I worked as a versatile freelancer in web design and application development, creating websites, databases, and custom web-based systems for a wide variety of clients. My work included projects for an exotic reptile breeder and importer, a national contractor association, and the Hillsborough County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) and High-Risk Tactical Training School.

Driven by a passion for technology and creative development, I later enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Technologies degree with an elective concentration in interactive entertainment design and development. My studies covered software engineering, database architecture, cybersecurity, networking, web development, and game design, culminating in graduating summa cum laude with a 3.95 GPA in 2020.

Throughout my academic and professional journey, I expanded my expertise across software development, systems engineering, interactive design, and technical architecture. I developed proficiency with industry-standard development environments and creative software tools including Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Maya, Unreal Engine, Blender, Adobe Substance Painter, and Quixel Mixer, allowing me to combine technical engineering principles with creative problem-solving and visual design.

Following graduation, I worked as a Director of Engineering leading the design and development of automated pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, including advanced systems used to sort, process, and package medications. In this role, I served as the primary engineering lead and technical liaison coordinating with third-party engineering teams throughout the development process. This experience further strengthened my understanding of complex engineering systems, industrial automation, precision design, and large-scale technical integration.

In addition to my professional engineering and software development experience, I am also the founder of NextEdge LLC, where I develop patented foundational technology frameworks, advanced computing system concepts, and independent software platforms. My work spans software architecture, adaptive systems, platform design, large-scale technical documentation, and long-term technology strategy focused on future-oriented innovation and scalable system development.

I also continue to develop independent software platforms and large-scale web-based systems, including CrewRON, a custom-designed location logging and travel-tracking platform focused on structured data organization, user experience, and scalable architecture.

My journey reflects a lifelong commitment to innovation, technical mastery, creativity, and disciplined execution. Whether working within engineering environments, software systems, or large-scale conceptual architectures, I am driven by the challenge of designing meaningful, functional, and forward-thinking solutions.

Interests and Hobbies

In my leisure time, I find joy in building bat boxes and birdhouses. Bats, often misconceived, contribute significantly to the environment similar to birds through pollination, seed dispersal, and controlling insect pests. Providing these creatures with a cozy dwelling is a way to show my appreciation.

During my tenure as a web designer for an exotic animal breeder and importer, my fascination with exotic creatures grew. I even shared my home with a monocled cobra (Naja Kaouthia) for several years. While indeed venomous, our interactions were far from playful.

A self-proclaimed dog enthusiast, I relish spending time at the beach with my loyal companion, Bailey—a spirited Boston Terrier who never fails to brighten my days.