I genuinely love running. It’s how I maintain focus, relieve stress, and push my limits. My background as a high school track and cross country runner built my endurance, and I still chase major distance goals today. I’ve successfully completed the Pittsburgh Half Marathon not once, but three times (2017, 2024, and 2025), proving my dedication to long-term discipline and goal achievement.
I designed and run an enterprise-grade network right in my house. Serving as a continuous learning environment, my homelab allows me to deploy new virtual infrastructure (including the VM hosting this website) and actively experiment with new technologies. This ensures my IT knowledge is always current and expansive.
I love a good technical challenge, and one of my biggest projects has been my 2006 BMW 325i. I bought it in practically junk condition and have personally rebuilt it into an autocross car. I thrive on figuring out and working through the complex computer and electrical problems these Bimmers are famous for. For me, tackling wiring and diagnostic puzzles isn't just fun, it's deeply rewarding. That feeling of finding the root cause after hard work and struggle makes the entire process worthwhile.
My appreciation for photography has grown into a strong interest for capturing striking landscapes. For me, it's a fun challenge to always be on the lookout for a new quality photo that earns a spot as my computer or phone background. Yes, I took the picture being used behind this text. It's Blacks Beach, San Diego, CA.