About Me

A few things about me...

BIO

After many years in academia, teaching high school and college students, I desired new challenges to hone other skills and contribute to society in new ways. I decided to dedicate myself to learning to code at Denver's Turing School of Software and Design. This opportunity gave me the skills to enter today's software development workforce with a focus on Test Driven Development, Agile work practices, and best workflow practices.

Besides my passion for technology, I am a craft beer and spirits enthusiast, foodie, and musician.

Turing School of Software and Design

Backend Software Development 2017-2018

Learned backend web development and best practices with the Ruby on Rails stack. Developed CRUD applications with building and consuming APIs. Tight adherance to TDD and Agile practices.

University of Northern Colorado

Adjunct Professor 2005-2013

Taught sections of College Composition, College Research Paper, and Life of the Mind. Developed and applied innovative pop-culture-themed curriculum to the standard writing curriculum.

Bartender/Mixologist

Multiple Venues 2013-2017

Worked at several high-end beer and cocktail bars. Developed a successful whiskey and cocktail program and worked with an award-winning bar team at one of the top cocktail bars in the world.