Professional
I'm an IS Senior Engineer 2 at Publix Supermarkets, where I work with application development teams to understand their infrastructure needs and deliver environments that support their goals. My day-to-day involves conducting discovery sessions, coordinating with stakeholders across security and compliance, and helping translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.
With over 25 years in IT, I've learned that the best infrastructure work happens when you listen first. I focus on bridging the gap between development teams and infrastructure platforms—streamlining processes, reducing friction in deployment pipelines, and building self-service capabilities that let teams spend more time on their applications and less time dealing with infrastructure headaches.
I'm particularly interested in leveraging automation, infrastructure as code, and AI-powered tools to improve delivery speed while maintaining enterprise standards. My goal is always to help teams ship with confidence through well-architected, scalable solutions tailored to their specific needs.
Personal
I've been married for 26+ years and have three grown children who've taught me more than any technology course ever could. We moved to Tampa in 2005 to give our kids better opportunities, and watching them grow here has been one of my greatest adventures.
Tampa opened up a world of outdoor exploration. I'm hooked on mountain biking and ebikes - there's something amazing about pedaling through Florida's trails, whether pushing myself on technical routes or just enjoying the scenery. It's my favorite way to clear my head and stay active.
When I'm off the bike, I'm usually hiking, at the beaches, or plotting our next trip. Travel has become a passion - exploring new places and cultures keeps me learning and gives me fresh perspectives. I'm also a lifelong Star Trek fan; that optimistic view of exploration resonates with how I try to live my life.
I'm genuinely curious about almost everything and always trying to learn something new - whether that's a technical skill, a better trail route, or just understanding people better. I bring that same curiosity and enthusiasm to spending time with family or tackling a challenging trail.
