I started programming almost 9 years ago out of a desire to make my life easier by convincing a computer to do the "dirty" work. I'm almost entirely self taught and it has taken me 9 years to collect and cultivate the skills I have today. I took a few classes in college and spent a lot of time tweaking web pages, customizing my favorite programs, and even scripting my operating system to perform all the magic I wanted. That process of curiosity and self discovery, constantly hacking and breaking things to understand how they worked, has taught me a great deal more than I would've imagined.

My introduction to programming began with Object-Oriented styles using Python and Java. I'm always looking to expand my language scope because I really believe that being a polyglot, helps programmers stay sharp to analyze problems in more detailed and complete ways. I've dabbled in Java, messed around with Rust, scanned through C++, but today I work mostly in Javascript/Node.js, Dart, and Python 3.

Right now I'm living in sunny West Florida and spend a good amount of time persuing good work/life balance. In my free time I enjoy meditation, practicing yoga, and spending quality time with friends. Mind/body balance is very important to me and a key part of my personal productivity.