I lead software teams and still like getting into the technical details.

I like technical work best when it starts with the people who will use it and the engineers who have to maintain it.

I work remotely from Grand Rapids, Michigan, leading an IT software engineering team at Vermeer. Over the years I’ve worked on microcontrollers, Linux systems, web applications, and enterprise software. That range helps me ask better questions when a problem crosses team or technology boundaries.

I’ve also taught as an adjunct instructor in Grand Valley State University’s engineering department. I especially enjoyed the moment when a difficult concept finally made sense to a student. Today, I serve on the City of Grand Rapids’ West Side Corridor Improvement Authority board, where I bring the perspective of a resident, engineer, and regular customer of West Side businesses.