I consider myself a life-long learner—a mindset shaped by growing up with two academic librarians as parents.

One funny story from my childhood stands out as a defining moment in my journey toward problem-solving and creativity...     

My older brother once won an award from the local electric utility company for his achievements as a kid in school. But just a few days later, he accidentally caused an electrical fire while tinkering with a Fisher-Price record player he found in the neighborhood.

While my brothers and neighbors were focused on the big red fire truck in front of our house, I found myself wondering, “What was he trying to do, and how could it have worked?" That’s when I knew I was wired to explore innovation, experiment, and figure things out—even when the solution isn't obvious.

Once I understand how technology works, I focus on building it, reverse engineering it, and simplifying it—making it easier for others to access and integrate the same technology without losing quality or performance.