My Mission
I’m here to create technology and knowledge that empower individuals, foster open collaboration, and challenge restrictive systems. Rooted in curiosity and hands-on experimentation, my work prioritizes transparency, accessibility, and practical solutions that enable others. By rejecting unnecessary bureaucracy, advocating for open systems, and designing for inclusivity, I ensure that my work contributes to a broader culture of knowledge-sharing and empowerment.
Core Values
- Encourage Open Systems: I believe in the power of open systems and transparent processes. I favor transparency, collaboration, open-source standards, and user freedom while avoiding projects that promote excessive secrecy or vendor lock-in.
- Enable Others: My success is measured by your success. I design solutions with reusability and extensibility, providing thorough documentation and mentorship rather than hoarding knowledge or relying on dependency-based business models.
- Challenge Bureaucracy: I question centralized control, reduce gatekeeping, and streamline workflows. I refuse to accept work that imposes unnecessary constraints on users or perpetuates inefficient processes.
- Engineer for Empowerment: I prioritize usability, accessibility, and inclusivity in everything I build. My goal is to minimize barriers and create technology that includes and uplifts users rather than excludes or marginalizes them.
- Tinker First, Ask Questions Later: I embrace curiosity, experimentation, and hands-on learning. Rather than overplanning to the point of stifling innovation, I believe in practical exploration as a path to discovery and problem-solving.
My Approach
Combining a hands-on, experimental mindset with a commitment to open systems and collaboration, I deliver robust, scalable solutions that empower clients and end-users—without the drag of excessive bureaucracy. My approach ensures that my solutions are:
- Accessible: Clear documentation and inclusive design that eliminates barriers
- Transparent: Open processes and communication that build trust and understanding
- Sustainable: Built for long-term success with minimal maintenance overhead
- Empowering: Designed to enhance your capabilities rather than create dependencies
- Scalable: Flexible systems that evolve with your changing needs
Whether you’re looking to build a new system, improve existing infrastructure, or learn about the latest in technology, I’m here to help you succeed.
About Me, Personally
I’m one guy that lives in Denver, Colorado. I’m an obsessive learner and also do most of what you find here for fun in my personal time.