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Thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself.


At 11, I began working two restaurant jobs. Within a few years, I was on the line in an upscale Italian kitchen. Eventually, I owned two award-winning restaurants — but I am not just a chef.

In high school, I wrote for The Philadelphia Daily News. In college, I became the first freshman ever elected Editor-in-Chief of my university's paper. After graduation, I worked as a writer and editor at The Colorado Daily. Later, I built a regional sports site from the ground up and sold it to a sports radio station — but I am not just a journalist.

Eventually, I found my way into IT, where I have led high-profile projects and won awards for companies such as IKEA. I have worked in design and development roles — but I am not just a developer.

What I am is a passionate, agile, and neurodivergent individual with a strong work ethic. I love learning, writing, building something out of nothing, and helping others grow. I have lived a lot of lifetimes, and learned a lot of valuable lessons. My path has been anything but linear. If you would like like to learn more, please reach out. I would love to connect on Bluesky.

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Grew up in kitchens, raised in old-school newsrooms, and humbled by dev teams. I write about the lives I’ve lived and the ones I’m still figuring out.

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Writer. Former chef and restaurateur. Devoted to my wife, kids, and chicken cutlets. Usually in that order.