“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”
The above quote, originally by Walt Disney, has resonated with me ever since I was a kid. It takes something hopeless and makes it’s much more approachable.. literally making the impossible seem not only possible, but worth attempting. Yes, it will be hard, but you’ll be happy you did it in the end.
To me, that is the ultimate goal of problem solving. Working your way around a situation until you not only succeed, but you reach a solution that is satisfying. Puzzles of all sorts have always engaged me; whether they are in life, love, code or materials. My passion for the things that I undertake in life can almost always be defined by the underlying puzzle.
Programming appeals to me not because I really like math or typing, but because of it’s ability to explore and solve problems. With code, I can construct everything from simple math equations to systems that open communication around the world and introduce people to entirely new ways of thinking. The capability of the tips of my fingers is exponentially multiplied by the other amazing people collaborating and sharing ideas around the world.
Working together, we can tackle nearly anything. I am humbled and excited to be part of that.
Oh, you just wanted a bio? Well then…
I am a full-stack developer and entrepreneur who has been involved in web design, product development, and technology startups since 1997. I have designed and developed projects of all scopes and sizes, from small, innovative sites and tools to high-traffic business applications; from the server all the way up to the business plan.
My work has been featured on TechCrunch.com, Mashable.com, NYTimes.com, and other high profile publications, and I have been a regular speaker on innovation and creativity.
I am the technical co-founder of MightyHive, a well-funded enterprise software company based in San Francisco, CA. I am also the founder of SupporterWall.com, an innovative online fundraising tool and OnceOvers.com, a service that allows you to get personalized advice from the web’s top design, layout, and usability experts.
Previously, I was an award-winning Senior Prototyper at Yahoo!, developing innovation tools and programs across the company, and I was a guest speaker at universities around the world as part of Yahoo!’s HackU program.
I speak three languages conversationally and have lived all over the world; my lovely wife and I currently call San Francisco home.
For more information, please visit my LinkedIn profile