At 14, I was building custom layouts and graphics for a resource website in the Xanga era—before Myspace even existed. My passion for art drove me to teach myself HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Photoshop, and Illustrator. When createblog.com featured my work (IYKYK), I knew I was onto something. The challenge? Landing real paid opportunities without formal credentials at that age.

So I embraced the "no job too big, no pup too small" mentality. I worked everywhere - hot dog stands, movie theaters, retail, telecommunications, tech support, business analyst roles. Each experience taught me something valuable, but more importantly, they all reinforced the same core truth: success comes from solving problems and fulfilling needs. What I discovered through all these experiences was that I'm genuinely energized by understanding what people need and figuring out how to deliver it. Whether it was helping a frustrated customer or troubleshooting someone's technical issue, I consistently found myself drawn to that puzzle-solving moment where you turn someone's problem into a solution.

This journey led me to Product, the only space where I can truly blend my jack-of-all-trades background. I get to merge creative vision, data insights, and technical development into cohesive solutions that help both businesses and users. My experience spans engineering, product development, customer support, UX research, and data analytics, giving me a unique ability to break down complex problems into manageable parts and design practical solutions.

When I'm not working, I'm usually building apps as a hobby - it keeps my problem-solving skills sharp and my curiosity fed. My competitive gaming background adds strategic thinking and resilience to everything I do. I still play competitively across multiple games, so if you're up for some friendly competition, let's game together!