My Journey
I’m an engineering leader with over 20 years of experience building customer-focused products and high-performance teams. My education is in electrical and computer engineering at the University of Florida, with a focus on signal processing, communication systems, and control theory. After graduate school, I worked on audio DSP and embedded systems, contributing to patented technologies at a Bell Labs Venture - iBiquity Digital (now Xperi), SiriusXM Radio, and MuseAmi.
Later, at Capital One, I progressed from an indiviual contributor (IC) to Senior Director of Software Engineering, leading a mobile, web, and backend organization of 60+ engineers. I focused on large-scale architecture migrations, microservices transformations, CI/CD improvements, and creating full-stack teams that delivered exceptional experiences to millions of users.
Right Now
In 2024 our family relocated to Copenhagen, where I took a career break to recharge, build cross-cultural perspective, reach Danish A2 proficiency, and pursue personal interests. After two years, we have returned to the Washington, DC area. This chapter is about integrating back into the US, reconnecting with friends and colleagues, and finding a role that fits my vision and values.
Beyond Work
When I’m not thinking about systems and software, you’ll likely find me with a camera in hand, often capturing everyday scenes with an Accidentally Wes Anderson sensibility, experimenting in the kitchen, or lost in a historical fiction book. I believe the principles that make great product experiences, such as clarity, simplicity, and human connection, apply just as well to life.
Why Tyto Labs?
The name Tyto Labs comes from my children’s fascination with owls when they were younger. We spend a lot of time on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, where these birds are commonly found in the marshes and open fields. Owls have long symbolized wisdom and keen observation. They are also well knows as the emblem of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and craftsmanship. Tyto Labs is my personal space to explore technology, life’s interesting moments, and the connections between them with that same quiet curiosity and clarity.
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