Hello!
I am a Chicago-based creative technologist. I live with my cat June, and in my free time I enjoy performing and producing live comedy at several theaters around the city. I prioritize using sound technical code to create a valuable end product for the user. I care about feeling connected to those I work with and those I am coding for! For the past 5 years I have been fortunate enough to work in the wildlife conservation space as a full stack developer. We solved complex technical problems, securely processed massive amounts of data, and had to deliver products that were reliable in even the most remote and extreme habitats in the world. I worked with people all over the world from rangers to researchers to fellow developers.
Other things I enjoy include skiing, running, rock climbing, and camping! I grew up in Colorado and always felt very empowered while doing those things. Throughout college I worked at a summer camp in the mountains, and I absolutely loved working with kids as they explore their relationship with the outdoors as well. During the school year I would TA for physical computing and computational foundations classes, and I really liked introducing students to those fields as well.
Another thing that is critical to me is that my workplace aligns with my values. Whether it be education and empowering our youth in their future, a creative space where people's artistic talent is celebrated, conservation where we work towards being better stewards of our planet. I love to collaborate, I love to utilize all sides of my brain, and I love a sense of community wherever I go.