About Me

A journey from the frosty expanses of Alaska to building cloud infrastructure at scale

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From the Last Frontier to the Cloud

I'm a passionate tech enthusiast who has journeyed from the frosty expanses of Alaska to embrace new opportunities and challenges. I'm happily married with two wonderful kids, and our family is rounded out by our two beloved dogs.

"The decision to move out of Alaska was driven by a desire for greater opportunities and the chance to expand my horizons."

My tech career began at the local university as a Service Desk Student Analyst, where I laid the foundations of my skills and knowledge. This journey led me into the health care sector, providing tech support and ensuring that technology enhances patient care and operational efficiency.

Soccer has been a lifelong love of mine, keeping me active and connected with the community. I'm always eager to learn new tools and technologies and am thrilled by the endless possibilities ahead.

The Journey So Far

2012

Started in Tech

Service Desk Student Analyst โ€” first steps into IT support and troubleshooting

2016

Healthcare IT

Moved into healthcare technology โ€” ensuring systems enhance patient care

2018

Microsoft Certified

Earned MCSA & MCSE certifications โ€” deep dive into enterprise infrastructure

2021

Cloud Transition

Pivoted to cloud engineering โ€” AWS, Azure, and infrastructure as code

2023

BS in Cloud Computing

Completed degree at Western Governors University with multiple cloud certifications

Now

Cloud Engineer Principal

Leading cloud infrastructure, automation, and DevOps practices

When I'm Not in the Terminal

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Soccer

Playing and coaching โ€” built a schedule tool to manage team calendars

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Outdoors

Alaska roots means a love for hiking, fishing, and exploring nature

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Gaming

Strategy and building games โ€” same problem-solving muscles as engineering

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Dog Dad

Two furry coworkers who keep the home office lively

Core Values

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Continuous Improvement

Always iterating, always learning โ€” there's always a better way to build

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Collaboration

The best solutions come from diverse perspectives working together

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Problem Solving

Breaking down complex challenges into elegant, maintainable solutions

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Documentation

If it isn't documented, it doesn't exist โ€” clear docs enable great teams

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