Developing Useful Things…

Currently serving as Head of Engineering for Agent Pronto but truly a developer and tinkerer at heart! I’m deeply involved in the Rails world and community, give conference talks semi-regularly, and write about development frequently. I love what I do on a day-to-day basis and love building huge things with small teams. Software is a blast, coding is fun, and building custom stuff for loving users is a joy. Keep it simple!

…or riding bikes

I can be a bit of a cycling fanatic. Often called ‘Clyde’ by my close friends, I am indeed a Clydesdale Cyclist and have written about cycling often. I try to ride at least a thousand miles a year — either electric-commuting or road-cycling — and try to get involved with charity rides when I can. Otherwise, catch me at RAGBRAI! 🌽 I’ve got a few bikes in the stable these days…

• Trek Madone 4.5 (currently setup as one-by)
• Yuba Mundo (Electric Conversion BBSHD)
• Surly Ice Cream Truck (Electric Conversion 5kW Hub)

…or taking pictures

I love capturing moments from my life and sharing them on my photo feed (see “Pics” above)! It’s not something I ever want to pursue professionally or with any monetary incentive, but I love and cherish the purity behind capturing moments with people we love and sharing those moments freely. I’m not a ‘photographer’, I just love taking pictures ☺️

…or playing music

I’m a musician and have been all my life. I’ve been playing drums off and on since I was about five or six, electric and acoustic guitar since 2013, and have been singing since I was a young child. I typically play in the lands of country, gospel, blues, pop, rock, and CCM, but am always open to learning new things and rockin’ with new people. 100% Kemper for me! You’ll almost always find me playing a Taylor or PRS 😏

You can also find me playing Sunday mornings with Faith Life Church or occasionally elsewhere with Beyond Wildwood.

…or mixing shows

I’m also a professional audio tech / audio engineer. While working on my Computer Science degree in school I was the director of a mid-size sound company in East-Central Ohio. I’ve built a number of audio rigs from the ground up and have been the head engineer for a number of large shows including T-Pain and Aaron Carter. These days I operate as an audio consultant for a number of churches, colleges, and other organizations throughout the Columbus metro area.

…or traveling

I love traveling, especially if it means road-tripping, biking, or walking. Cycling has been a great means to drive all over the midwest for events but there’s just something so cool about getting around a culture that isn’t your own… and I think driving through corn fields is peaceful 🌽. Having grown up in Santa Cruz, CA, gone to school in Granville, OH, and spent a couple years in Des Moines, IA, I’ve gotten to see first hand how wonderful people are if you give them a chance. Kalika and I love to travel often, often opting to spend a month somewhere while I work remotely!

…or enjoying marriage

I’m blessed to have found the partner I always prayed for, Kalika. Luckily we share a number of passions and she puts up with all of my hobbies and shenanigans (and those nights when my brain is background-processing dev concepts). This life just wouldn’t be the same without her. ☺️