Product focused software leader with a decade of Android and 20 years of software experience. Author of a successful Android programming book and recognized by Google as one of the first 15 Android Developer Experts in the world. Excellent communicator, with a comprehensive knowledge of development process and design. Enthusiastic team-mate, with an eye for simplicity, and passion for helping teams deliver great products.
working in the tunnels at denver international airport
Professional Experience
I have been working with software for 20+ years. I have learned a lot of lessons in my varied career.
I enjoy helping teams ship software that is great for the user.
Speaking and Training
I have spoken at a variety of events internationally.
My presentations and source:
Slideshare, Prezi, and GitHub
Tech Enthusiast (1st Gen Glass explorer much more)
Enthusiast/Mentor
Organizer:
Denver Java Basic Concepts UG
Denver Weblogic UG (RIP ;-) )
Phoenix Android UG\ Phoenix GDG
IoTDevFest (first 3 years)
Previous Board Member at Heatsync Labs
Mentor: Youth Changemaker Summit, Prisoner Startup Mentoring (Hustle 2,0) , Google Launchpad Accelerator, Hack the North
Google Design Sprint - trained facilitator
Google IO - attended all (last 12 events)
On the colorado river
Travel and Adventure
I have been lucky to do a ton of really fun things in my life.
I have rafted the Grand Canyon (twice), backpacked over Boulder Pass, CO, soared in a hot air balloon over Cappadocia, hiked the great wall of China, and much more.
Travel including: Austria, Australia, Belize, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Germany, Mexico, Montenegro, Myanmar, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam, and all over the United States.
Living By The Code
I was honored to be included in this book.
Reflect, refactor and refresh: Top developers, leaders and innovators in tech share the career advice they wish they'd had when they started.
Second edition released in Jan 2021!
My Chapter is titled:
”Learn from everyone around you.”
Android Developer Tools Essentials
I wrote the book - Android Developer Tools Essentials for O’Reilly.
Articles
