I enjoy this work because it is challenging, requires creative problem solving, and has tangible, lasting effects in the world. I am interested in work that improves the lives around me. My work will endure. I am currently employed, but always interested in learning about roles that allow me to grow as an engineer and as a person.
MacGuyver and the Frugal Chef, two cultural touchstones that inform the way I see problems and their solutions. "Can I solve this problem with what I already have?" "Is there a novel approach that minimizes investment of time and resources?" A paperclip and gum wrapper won't solve every problem, but it is fun to try!
It's simple: I love to teach others about what I know, and learn from those who know more. I am curious, I enjoy research, and I understand that learning is a life long process.
I am the proud father of two children and husband to an amazing partner and friend. As a family, we love spending time together cooking, reading books, and playing outdoors.
I am fascinated by the world's food systems, and I am trying to create a more sustainable lifestyle for myself and my family. We keep a fine urban garden, including a small flock of chickens.