Technical Leadership & Engineering
PMC member at Apache Software Foundation contributing to and leading Apache Daffodil™ Extension for Visual Studio Code extension initiatives (TypeScript/Svelte/Scala). Software engineer formerly developing cybersecurity systems targeting specific commonplace data formats. Background spans full-stack web development (React/TypeScript/C#) to electronic warfare signal processing (Python/C++).
Community & Human Dynamics
Certified Mental Health First Aider (National Council for Mental Wellbeing, 2026) and NAMI Howard County Peer-to-Peer graduate. QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention trained. Mental health advocate volunteering with NAMI Howard County. Former volunteer with Happy Helpers for the Homeless providing trauma-informed aid to 50+ individuals. Applied behavioral insights to crisis de-escalation and cross-generational community engagement.
Beyond the Screen
Maintaining a consistent yoga practice for mobility and mindfulness. Background in weightlifting and grappling martial arts, and former rock-climber. Automotive enthusiast with working knowledge of vehicle fundamentals, transmissions, powertrains, and engine configurations, though still building deeper expertise. Passionate about AI/ML advancements and integrations with privacy-focused technologies.