BA Physics, The George Washington University, 1996

01. About

Over the past 25+ years, I have worn almost every hat in the tech world. Student, theorist, experimentalist, engineer, conceptualist, strategist, entrepenuer, speaker, mentor and leader. Under each hat are common threads; a consuming passion for problem-solving, an unrelenting curiosity and a desire to share what I've learned.

I go where the challenges lie, to systematicallly break down or go around barriers. I crave the energy and movement found in projects that are actively evolving, and find victories amidst uncertainty. I cultivate compsure, thoughtfulness and tenacity in my teams and send them on to the next challenge with confidence.

02. Mission

My work is what I do, the mission is why I do it. Tech is hungry for fresh perspectives, both in what to do and how it's done. Those perspectives are out there, but activating them is an ongoing struggle for most companies.

My mission is to carve out and protect opportunities for all people to be builders, rather than just consumers, of technology. It's not enough to be a role model. I also campaign diligently to dispel myths about bias (particularly around use of data), to help others understand the unique challenges faced by those with different points of view, and to create business systems that are open and equitable.

03. Values

Respectful discourse and psychological safety are the foundation of an environment where important work happens. I protect the right to speak and be heard, regardless of rank. I make the space for anyone to make a mistake and learn from it. I discourage dogma and insist that any challenge comes with a sound rational argument that goes beyond "everyone else is doing it that way." Data is a reason to ask a question, not necessarily the answer to one. And finally, everyone should understand the problem.