Background
I grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a lot of who I am still comes from that—curious, hands-on, and always trying to figure out how things work.
Falkor & Dogs
A big part of my life revolves around my dog, Falkor—a 65 lb Pyrenees, Havanese, Corgi mix rescue who somehow ended up with the personality of all three. He became paralyzed, which wasn’t something I ever expected to navigate, but it’s turned into one of the most meaningful parts of my life.
Learning how to take care of him, adapt, and keep him thriving has changed the way I think about patience, problem-solving, and resilience. Before Falkor, I spent a lot of time fostering dogs, so I’ve worked with all kinds of personalities—an experience that probably says a lot about how I approach people, too.
Travel & Language
Travel and language have shaped me in a big way. I’ve studied German for over a decade and spent multiple years living in Germany, along with two years in Argentina.
Being immersed in different cultures—and learning to think and communicate in different languages—has had a lasting impact on how I see the world. I also have Polish roots, which has sparked a growing interest in understanding where I come from and how that connects to where I’m going.
How I Think About Work
Professionally, I sit somewhere between marketing, technology, and AI—but I don’t really think of those as separate things. I enjoy building, whether that’s systems, workflows, or ideas. I like taking something complex and making it usable.
A lot of what I do involves experimenting—connecting tools, automating processes, and figuring out better ways to get from idea to execution.
Creativity Meets Logic
I’ve always been drawn to the intersection of creativity and logic. On one side, there’s design, storytelling, and strategy. On the other, there’s code, data, and systems.
The interesting part is where those overlap—where you can actually build something that works and feels right.
Outside of Work
Outside of work, I’m usually deep into some kind of project—whether it’s experimenting with AI tools, setting up automation systems, or just pushing an idea a little further than it probably needs to go.
I tend to learn by doing—breaking things, rebuilding them, and improving them along the way.
At the Core
At the end of the day, I’m someone who likes figuring things out—whether that’s helping a dog walk again, navigating a new country, or building something from scratch that didn’t exist before.