About

I’ve been writing software with a user-centric, product-driven mindset for over a decade at places like SchoolStatus, Tuft and Needle, and in my current role as the director of software engineering at High School on Sports Illustrated.

I like working on neat things. I’m a full stack developer because I enjoy being able to take an idea, wiggle my fingers a bunch, and create something that makes someone say, “Oh wow, that’s neat."

I’ve recently really enjoyed digging into data analytics. At SBLive, I’ve led deep dives into user behavior and product analytics, helping drive decisions on the features and engagement strategies that our teams pursue. I’ve also gotten my hands dirty with financial analysis. The most fun for me, though, has been applying heavy-duty math and statistical modeling to sports data: building ratings and rankings across a massive trove of high school and professional sports data, experimenting with predictive models. I enjoy finding new ways to extract meaning — and value — from mountains of data, and I’m eager to keep pushing further in that direction.

A short list of neat things I've done:

• Played a pivotal role in building multiple multi-million dollar startups, joining as early as the second engineer.
• Successfully led engineering teams, overseeing recruitment, mentorship, and performance management.
• Possess deep expertise in Ruby and Rails, alongside comprehensive knowledge required to develop and maintain robust Rails applications.
• Proficient in React and TypeScript, with practical experience using frameworks like Next.js, Gatsby, and Astro.
• Actively engaged in the Mississippi tech community, participating in events and serving as a panel guest about technology and entrepreneurship in the state.
• Certified AWS Solutions Architect with a proven track record of designing and managing infrastructure for various businesses. Experienced in scaling from a handful of users to millions of daily active users.
• Experienced in analytics and data science, with a strong foundation in math and a passion for figuring out how to extract meaning and value from mountains of data.

Outside of programming, I'm an avid reader and cyclist. I love craft beer, freshly roasted coffee, great food, and stand-up comedy. I live between Brookhaven, Mississippi and San Diego, California with my partner Jonna and our three dogs. Go Padres!