I lead datajoi — a lean, agile software company dedicated to the “zero-to-one” phase of product development. We help entrepreneurs and growth-stage companies move from idea to execution through custom software.
From wire-guided missiles to data science to founding datajoi — I’ve spent my career turning hard problems into working systems. If you have an idea, a dataset, or a product that needs to exist, reach out.
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Co-Founderdatajoi · Full-time
Oct 2022 – present3 yrs 11 mos
Mesa, Arizona. I lead a lean, agile software company dedicated to the “zero-to-one” phase of product development — helping entrepreneurs and growth-stage companies move from idea to execution through custom software development.
Lead Data Scientist — ConsultantCharles Schwab · Contract
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Led data science work as a consultant for one of the largest brokerages in the U.S.
Sr. Data ScientistSilicon Valley Bank · Contract
Jul 2021 – Jun 20221 yr
Senior data science on contract for the bank of the innovation economy.
Data ScientistMcKesson · Full-time
Oct 2017 – Jul 20213 yrs 10 mos
Nearly four years of full-time data science in healthcare supply chain and distribution.
Data Science StudentGalvanize Inc
Jul 2017 – Oct 20174 mos
Data science immersive — the pivot from analyst to data scientist.
Data AnalystEarly Warning®
Sep 2016 – Jul 201711 mos
Data analysis at the fintech behind Zelle® — banking risk and payments data.
Assistant Director of InspectionsUnited States Air Force
Oct 2011 – Dec 20143 yrs 3 mos
March Air Reserve Base, California.
Wire Guided Missile OperatorUnited States Marine Corps
Jun 2006 – Jan 20114 yrs 8 mos
Where the discipline started. Yes, the job title is real.
I believe in finding your ‘why’, coined by Simon Sinek. I want to build things that really matter — and find Joy, Inc. in.
I always try to lead with empathy — firm and consistent in my actions and ideals.
We should always strive to help others along our own journey.
You’ll find me around the Arizona tech scene — talking data, startups, and the zero-to-one grind at meetups and events across the Valley. Need a speaker who gets nerdy without losing the room? Say hi.
DesertPy
since 2018
Hosting, organizing, and teaching Python for the DesertPy meetup group.
Girl Develop It Phoenix
since 2018
Mentoring women in tech — programming and data science workshops, plus regular 1-on-1s with aspiring technologists.
Major League Hacking
since 2018
Helping hackathon participants finish their projects and grow as developers and engineers.
Opportunity Hack
since 2018
Volunteer coding for non-profits.
sunhacks
since 2018
Mentoring at ASU’s student-run hackathon — 36 hours of building with programmers of all backgrounds.
CodeDay
since 2019
A worldwide 24-hour event where student programmers, artists, and musicians build apps and games together.
Questions, ideas, or just want to talk nerdy? My inbox is open.