What I Learned While Completing My MS in CS

I never planned on furthering my education beyond a BS. I’m a software engineer who…

Attacking The Fear

My greatest fear right now is that you’ll all call me a fraud.

I’m starting an education technology company that teaches middle school and high school students how to code through excellent instructional materials and curriculum built into a web platform. Every time I…

Developing Critical Thinking Skills Through Interdisciplinary Education

Building A New Network In My Old Stomping Grounds

I’m about to move out of New York City and back to my tiny hometown in northeastern Connecticut. While my reasons for doing this are not only valid, but irrefragable, it’s hard for me to wrap my head around. I’m going from a world of constant…

Innovation in Rural America

In June 2014, some friends and I won a hackathon in Brooklyn with a data visualization that used US Census data to show an organization in New Orleans where they would impact the most people with new health centers. The prize was a trip to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama to…

Chasing The Wild Goose

Those of you who know me already know this story is about an actual goose. Those of you who just discovered that this…

Documentation is a big part of diversity and inclusion

1+ Years Working Remotely

I became a full-time employee at a globally distributed company in July 2018.

Aalto Design Factory

What makes this building on the other side of the world a powerhouse of ideas and inspiration?

I first went to Aalto Design Factory in October 2013 for the Product Design Project. PdP is a class based out of Aalto University in Otaniemi, Espoo, Finland, where…

I promise to wake up on Wednesday and work hard to make the world, the country, and my community the best place it can be.

I’m very worried about the election outcomes. However, I do take comfort in knowing that whatever does happen on Tuesday…