Leading engineering with the same curiosity that shaped the rest of my life.

I am a Director of Software Engineering at Microsoft, with a background that spans technology, program delivery, public administration, analytics, and community leadership. I care about building healthy teams, creating clarity in complex spaces, and shipping work that lasts.

Current chapter Engineering leadership grounded in service, systems thinking, and practical execution.

What I Do

Build teams, direction, and delivery systems

My work sits at the intersection of strategy and execution. I enjoy turning ambiguity into operating rhythm, helping teams work through hard technical tradeoffs, and creating environments where engineering can move with both speed and discipline.

How I Lead

Clear expectations, real trust, and practical follow-through

I value thoughtful planning, measurable outcomes, and honest communication. The best work usually comes from teams that understand the goal, the constraints, and the reason the work matters.

Highlights

The through-line across roles

Even though my professional path has crossed several disciplines, the pattern has stayed consistent: solve meaningful problems, improve systems, and leave the work better than I found it.

Systems thinker

I am drawn to the places where engineering, delivery, process, and decision-making all meet. That is often where the real leverage is.

People-centered leader

The strongest technical results come from healthy teams, clear communication, and leaders who make accountability feel fair and useful.

Builder beyond work

Travel, volunteering, and gardening all keep me connected to the wider world and remind me that a life can hold many kinds of craft.

Certifications

Credentials

Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

Education

Academic background

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bellevue College
Bachelor of Arts, The University of Iowa
Master of Public Administration, University of Nebraska at Omaha