- 2017-19. MS in Computational Media, University of California Santa Cruz
- 2012-17. BS in Computer Science, Minor in Mathematics, Tennessee Technological University
- Data Analytics Consultant. 2025—present
- Instructor and Adjunct Professor of Computer Science at Tennessee Tech. 2020—2024
- Courses taught include: Introduction to programming, Principles of Computing, Special Topics: Game Studies, Data Structures and Algorithms, Unix Lab, Special Topics: Software Studies, and Assembly Language Programming.
- Wrote assignment documents for students at varying levels of technical proficiency—from first semester to upper-division students—that featured varying levels of technical description and specificity of instructions.
- Sponsored the student game development club, and played an active role in training students in development and design skills, as well as empowering student leadership to mentor their peers in those skills.
- Mentored two students conducting undergraduate research.
- Developed full semester curriculum for two special topics courses.
- Supervised teams of 2-6 teaching assistants per course, who instructed lab sections, hosted tutoring hours, and assisted with grading assignments.
- Congressional Candidate. 2023—2024
- Ran for US House of Representatives in Teneessee’s 6th Congressional District for the 2024 election cycle; my policy emphasis was on software and digital technology, education, and government accountability.
- Daily campaign operations included fundraising, writing and producing social media content, organizing volunteer outreach, and researching community events to attend in the district.
- Communicated policy positions in highly technical subject domains, such as artificial intelligence, internet, and data privacy policy to the general public.
- Assorted Seasonal Jobs with Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America)
- Ranger (hike guide) at Philmont Scout Ranch. 2025
- Aquatics Director at Boxwell Scout Reservation. 2016, 2017, 2022, and 2023
- Branding Station Manager at Philmont Scout Ranch. 2021
- Aquatics Staff at Boxwell Scout Reservation. 2013, 2014, and 2015
- 2017 Best student Poster, TTU College of Engineering Research Day
- 2016 Rising Renaissance Engineer Spectrum Award, TTU Computer Science Department
- Presented by TTU college of Engineering to students who express academic and extra-curricular achievement, and exhibit a passion for lifelong learning.
- 2013 Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
