What I Do.
My background spans enterprise software engineering, technical project management, AI implementation, and leading mission-driven organizations. Here's where I focus my time.
Technology Leadership
Strategic technical oversight grounded in hands-on engineering at Microsoft — from the Office Shared Feature Team to the Global Demand Center.
Areas of focus
- Technology roadmaps and architecture decisions
- Engineering team building and mentoring
- Vendor evaluation and technical due diligence
- Process optimization and scalable system design
Background
Microsoft veteran across project management, development, business analysis, and executive communications. Founding employee at Artic Consulting, where I built two consulting practices from scratch.
AI & Emerging Technology
I work directly with generative AI, VR, and modern web platforms — building real applications rather than advising from a distance.
Current work
- LLM integration, RAG architecture, and AI-assisted workflows
- VR simulation development (Unreal Engine / MarsVR)
- Modern web applications (Astro, Next.js, React, Tailwind)
- Proof-of-concept and prototype development
Approach
I believe in building to learn. Most of my AI and emerging tech work starts as a working prototype, not a whitepaper. If I'm recommending a technology, I've already used it.
Nonprofit & Space Advocacy
I run a global space advocacy organization and co-founded multiple nonprofits. This isn't a side gig — it's where I apply the same engineering discipline I honed in enterprise tech.
Roles & organizations
- Executive Director, The Mars Society
- Co-founder, Mars Technology Institute
- Co-founder, Space Northwest
- MDRS Crew 261 Commander
Scale
Produced virtual conventions with 15,000+ attendees and 300+ speakers. Raised $135k through crowdfunding. Built live streaming infrastructure reaching 100,000+ viewers globally.