Background:
Tech Enthusiast from the Start
- First computer: a Compaq Presario 5000, sparking a lifelong passion for technology.
- Took it apart 10+ times, igniting curiosity about how tech works.
- Witnessed the incredible evolution of tech over 20 years, pre dot-com bust.
Diverse Professional Journey
- 8 years in construction and 5 years in finance, but always connected to tech.
- Successfully ran a full-service remodeling business, contracting with major clients like The Home Depot, Lowes, JP Morgan, Amazon, and more.
- Personally managed over 600 projects, generating $6M+ in revenue. (yes 6m in revenue. At the time I did 80-120k work/week. Business was very good)
Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Started four businesses before launching a successful construction venture.
- Tried diverse fields: photography, web development, trash removal, furniture repair, and more. All Failed.
Adaptability and Resilience
- Built a wide array of skills and worked with thousands of people across varied scenarios. I enjoy people.
- Overcame challenges, including a mountain of student debt after university.
- Transitioned to finance after losing the business during the pandemic. Now I am a Senior Engineer/Analyst at our company
Current:
- Lead Consultant for a Thriving Trading Community
- Built and managed a trading group of 2,000+ members.
- Sold in 2023 for just under $2M with a team of five admins.
- Check it out 👉 Highstrike.com.
- Rediscovering Tech Passion
- My cloud journey should’ve started a decade ago, but college + jobs + bills = survival mode.
- Now, self-educating with certifications, books, and projects—and loving every second of it.
- Spending 10–14 hours daily diving into cloud, and it doesn’t even feel like work.
Going Forward:
- Everything Goes Here
- Featuring projects in cloud optimization, machine learning, and security protocols.
- Explore case studies, walkthroughs, and my ever-growing GitHub repo.
- I make mistakes, learn, adapt, and share—it’s all part of the process.
- Relentless Growth Mindset
- Late start? Sure, but I’m building a portfolio, skill set, and cert stack that’s hard to ignore.
- My decade of real-world experience solving problems and eliminating misconfigurations translates seamlessly to tech.
- Let’s Connect
- Whether you’re a recruiter or a fellow techie, check out my blog—it’s packed with insights (and yes, long-winded).
- I thrive around people better than me, welcome feedback, and aim to grow every day.
Cheers! 🚀