ABOUT ME

I've always enjoyed coding. What first drew me in was the way it trains you to think systematically and solve problems step by step. In college, I worked on a number of small projects. Some were interesting, but most lacked any practical purpose.

Later, I moved into web development using JavaScript frameworks. That changed things. I could build tools and interfaces that others could actually use and share. It gave me a new appreciation for accessible, useful technology.

Collaborating across departments including marketing, education, and editorial.

At Poynter, I became part of a larger team that spanned marketing, education, editorial, and more. It was a shift from solo work to learning how decisions ripple through an organization. I grew as a developer and as a communicator.

One major challenge I took on was rebuilding the IFCN Code of Principles site. The original system was outdated, and we needed something modern, maintainable, and easier to use. My goal was to simplify the review process, make updates smoother for the team, and improve the overall experience for signatories.

A complete rewrite focused on usability and future maintenance.

Lately, I’ve been focused on personal projects like the Lightroom metadata plugin. It's designed to help photographers tag and describe their images faster using local AI. I've also been building out my own photography site and working with businesses to help showcase their work online.

Tool for generating photo keywords and captions with local AI.

One of those businesses is Royal Custom Design, a family woodworking company that creates custom kitchens, ceiling beams, mudrooms, and feature walls. I built their website to highlight that craftsmanship with galleries, project showcases, and a structure that helps clients understand what’s possible. It’s rewarding to build tools that help people show their best work.

Showcasing high-end woodworking: beams, feature walls, and cabinetry.

Whether I’m writing software or shooting photos, I care about how things are built and how they feel to use. A good tool should be clear, reliable, and help people focus on what matters. It shouldn’t get in the way.