From writing my first lines of code to leading AI development for military aviation, every step has shaped who I am today. Here's my story.
Early Programming Journey
Started exploring code as a kid, building simple text-based CLI programs and games. This early curiosity laid the foundation for everything that followed.
- Self-taught programming fundamentals
- Built text-based CLI games
- Discovered passion for problem-solving
NC State University
Bachelor's in Computer Science with a Minor in Business Administration, building a strong foundation in software engineering.
- B.S. Computer Science
- Minor in Business Administration
- Data Structures, Algorithms, ML, Game Dev
Epic Games Partnership
Senior Capstone project in collaboration with Epic Games, developing Unreal Engine plugins and optimizing game performance.
- 50% improvement in developer workflows
- 30% framerate optimization with C++
- Led 5-member Agile development team
Freelance Development
Built innovative web applications, developer tools, and game projects for clients across various industries.
- Skincare by Carson - Next.js professional site
- Advanced JSON Comparator - Developer tool
- Custom Fortune Wheel - Godot game
Master's in AI/ML
Completed Master of Science in Computer Science with AI/ML specialization from Western Governors University.
- M.S. Computer Science (AI/ML)
- Deep Learning & Reinforcement Learning
- Advanced Machine Learning techniques
Lead AI / Cloud Engineer
Leading AI-powered predictive maintenance development for 2nd MAW Marine Corps aviation at ASR International.
- 36% improvement in prediction accuracy
- Analyzing 20+ years of aviation data
- Briefing General-level leadership
Credentials & Certifications
Certifications
Secret Security Clearance
U.S. Department of Defense
AWS Machine Learning Specialist
Amazon Web Services
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA
Education
M.S. Computer Science (AI/ML)
Western Governors University
B.S. Computer Science
NC State University
Technical Expertise
Hover over the chart to explore my skill proficiencies across different domains
AI/ML & Cloud
Frontend Development
Backend & Cloud
Game Development
My Approach
Innovation First
Creative solutions to complex challenges
Quality Code
Clean, maintainable architecture
Collaboration
Open communication and teamwork
Learning
Staying current with technology
Let's Create Something Amazing
Open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities.