These are reflections on various projects and experiences—big picture lessons rather than a complete list. For something more like a resume, check out my LinkedIn.
Interests
Improv Theater
2019–Present
Improv has profoundly shaped how I see relationships and collaboration. Scenes are interesting when the characters’ relationships matter and stakes are raised. The best improv comes from supporting your partner—yes-and-ing whatever they give you, bringing a brick into a scene rather than trying to build a cathedral alone. Mistakes are gifts. When two characters notice an error, acknowledge it, and turn it into part of the scene or create a callback, the audience loves it. It’s taught me that going with the flow of life is so much better than trying to force things or control outcomes.
Holotropic Breathwork
2018–Present
Since 2018, I’ve regularly participated in holotropic breathwork retreats. These sessions have been a source of grounding and remembering—reconnecting me with the more spiritual aspects of life and what really feels important and matters to me. In a world that often pulls us toward productivity and achievement, this practice reminds me of what’s truly essential.
Photography
The importance of slowing down and noticing. Good photographs come from patience and a mindset of receiving rather than acting on the world. It’s about being present and letting the world reveal itself to you.
Writing
Writing is thinking. It’s a privilege to get to think deeply about ideas and share them. Every piece of writing clarifies my understanding of the world.
Work
Augment Code — augmentcode.com
2024–Present
We’re in the midst of a paradigm shift in how software is written. AI-driven development is reshaping the entire lifecycle. I’ve been building features end-to-end, talking directly with users to understand their needs, and translating that into product direction. Everything I’ve learned—about relationships, building systems, understanding what people need, working in teams, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible—feels like it’s converging here. This is what it means to be a builder with real product intuition.
Mux — mux.com
2023–2024
At Mux, I learned the power of hustle and brand love. The founders genuinely loved what they were building, and that showed through in everything. I shipped features that developers loved, managed a mobile SDKs team, and got to see firsthand how deeply satisfying it is when you build something that solves real problems for real customers. I learned the internals of WebRTC and WebSockets, picked up Go, and navigated the ambiguity of a fast-moving startup. What stands out most was the combination of technical depth and product focus—understanding what actually matters and then making it happen.
VMware (Pivotal Labs Acquisition) — vmware.com
2022–2023
Navigating a large, hierarchical organization taught me the importance of relationships and communication. You have to talk about your work, justify it, and build buy-in to raise your profile and gain influence. It’s a different dynamic than a startup, but relationships remain the foundation.
Pivotal Labs — pivotal.io
2016–2022
Pivotal Labs was one of the healthiest work environments I’ve ever experienced. It was high-trust, and I owned projects end-to-end—from low-level systems like Bosh to front-end React work on Cloud Foundry’s Apps Manager. I worked closely with clients to understand their needs and translate them into features that shipped. Pair programming was transformative; having another person to bounce ideas off of unlocked so much capability. I learned that relationships matter more than trying to do everything alone. I also got to see startups at various stages and realized that when people came in with a beginner’s mind and willingness to learn, they went so much further. This is where I learned what it means to be a builder with real product intuition.
Zoom Data — zoomdata.com
2010–2016
The web is such a powerful, renewable, beautiful resource. I fell in love with it working on Zoom Data—building touch-based data visualization with WebSockets, SVG, Canvas, and a little WebGL. We even built an Oculus VR demo and showcased it at South by Southwest. I talked to users, understood their needs, and shipped features that solved real problems. Working at a startup taught me that it requires grit, resilience, and the ability to push through discouraging times. It’s also deeply about relationships—talking to people, understanding what people need, and staying product-focused. This is where I learned to be a builder motivated by solving real problems for real customers.
Clarabridge — clarabridge.com
2008–2010
Sales is all about relationships and building trust. I really enjoyed the dynamic nature of getting to build one-off demos, but I realized I desired to build long-lasting systems. After a while, I got tired of the sales engineering cycle. We were building powerful technology and then looking for problems to solve with it—rather than the other way around. That taught me the importance of being problem-first, not solution-first.
Side Projects
Arc 66
2010–2015
Started a consulting company with friends doing PHP software consulting. It taught me about running a business and working closely with clients and collaborators.
Spotsy
2012–2013
Built a mobile app that helped people find photos tagged close to them on Instagram. I learned a hard lesson: if you’re depending on an API you don’t control, your incentives might not be aligned. When Instagram changed their API, the project died. Control your dependencies.
Apartments Near Metro
2013–2014
Built a scraper that pulled apartments from Craigslist and sent notifications when new listings appeared near metro stations. Same lesson as Spotsy: misaligned incentives with third-party APIs are dangerous. But it was a fun way to solve a real problem people had.