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Software Engineer and Solutions Architect
Hello, with experience that expands through University IT departments, corporate banking environments, startups, and small agile shops. I have learned that attitude, tenacity, and foundational knowledge delivers exciting predicable results. I thrive embracing continuous growth and approaching every challenge with the mindset of a lifelong learner, studying for tomorrow.
About Me
With 20+ years architecting solutions in Unix environments, I combine deep technical curiosity with practical rigor. I value reliable systems: testable backups, clean deployment protocols, and eliminating single points of failure. My approach is hands-on—I learn by breaking things, collaborating with others, and diving into codebases to understand how they work. Whether in my preferred Emacs/shell workflow or adapting to new tools, I'm driven by solving complex problems and building knowledge that compounds over time.
I enjoy working with forward-thinking, collaborative teams to create time-saving toolsets and validate confidence through comprehensive test coverage and moving forward. I express and value clear generous communication, kindness, and empathy. I currently reside in Boynton Beach, Fl. And will be moving to Chicago, IL, the beginning of next year.
Embracing the AI Revolution
I think of using AI as a pair programmer like working with a mischievous djinn: it's resourceful but often unreliable, yet with clear guardrails, good oversight, and thoughtful follow-up, it can provide surprisingly valuable solutions.
With the right constraints, I've found AI can help create some genuinely useful solutions, but only when kept on a short leash. Letting it run unchecked quickly turns into a new kind of frustration, one that tends to stretch both patience and vocabulary. Even with its quirks, I'm excited to continue exploring how to use AI more effectively; it's a tool I'm still learning from, and the journey itself is part of the reward.