About Me

Software Engineer, Entrepreneur, Adventurer

Current Projects

Founder at PhraseTree

Bootstrapping a next-generation language learning app that leverages recent advances in AI to create powerful tools for self-taught language students, teachers, and tutors. Currently in stealth mode with plans to launch publicly in the next six months.

Technologies: Elixir Phoenix, PostgreSQL, fly.io, NLP, Large Language Models

Freelance Software Engineer and Consultant

Available for part-time positions and temporary contracts, specializing in AI feature development, cloud infrastructure, and full-stack development.

Recent Adventure

30,000 Mile Motorcycle Journey

From December 2022 to April 2024, I embarked on an epic journey from Seattle to the southern tip of Argentina, covering 30,000 miles across 13 countries. During this adventure, I captured 17,000 photos and videos while fundraising for Amazon Watch to support Indigenous communities and conservation efforts.

Professional Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Led multiple high-impact projects including:

  • Developed cluster patching automation saving approximately $1M/year
  • Led Oracle Functions Service's government data center buildout automation
  • Spearheaded internal Oracle DB control plane service design and implementation
  • Managed distributed systems and mentored junior engineers

Software Engineer at DRIFT Energy

Built green energy solutions including:

  • Distributed backend APIs with Elixir and Phoenix
  • Automated billing processes reducing manual work by 40%
  • Developed data science tools and pricing models