What Drives Me
My "journey to tech" was a bit of a winding road. I started my career in Mechanical Engineering and spent several years working in manufacturing, focused on process improvement. I then got caught in the millennial siren song of "follow your passion" and ran my own successful small businesses. I dove deep into behavior science and was just as fascinated trying to understand how people work as I was in solving technical problems.
Ultimately, though, all roads led to burnout because I had a disability I didn't fully understand.
Once I received a formal diagnosis in 2022, I finally had the information I needed to find the best long-term career fit for me. I realized that software engineering was the perfect intersection of my skills, interests, and health needs.
I love that software development is a field where I can constantly learn and grow, while also making a tangible impact on people's lives.
I'm passionate about accessibility and inclusion, and I appreciate that this career allows me to contribute to meaningful projects that make a real difference.
My Background and Strengths
- Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing
- Process Improvement
- Behavior Science & Change Management
- Small Business Ownership & Entrepreneurship
- Technical Training & Teaching
- Customer Focus & Empathy
My Current Skills
- Next.js
- React.js
- Frontend Development
- TypeScript
- User Experience
- Web Accessibility
Where I'm Growing
- Backend Development / Fullstack
- Node.js
- SQL
- AWS
- Express.js
- Formal accessibility certification
Personal Stuff
While I'm currently living in my home state of Minnesota, I want to get back to Montana someday — it's where my heart is. When I'm not coding, you can find me hiking and camping with my two Border Collies. I'm also a comic book nerd and enjoy collecting pottery.