Where I Come From
I grew up in Pembroke, Ontario, a small Canadian town where winters were long, summers were short, and curiosity was my way of exploring the world beyond the snowbanks. I was the kid who always wanted to know how things worked — radios, cameras, computers, the news cycle, all of it. That curiosity eventually carried me to Ottawa, where I studied journalism at Carleton University, graduating with High Honours and finishing a two‑year master's program in eight months. It was the first time I realized how much I thrive when I'm learning at full speed.
A Lifelong Love of Learning
If there's a thread that runs through my life, it's this: I'm happiest when I'm learning something new. Whether it's photography, guitar, AI prompting, or retro gaming hardware, I tend to dive in headfirst. I like understanding things deeply — not just how they work, but why they work, and how to make them better.
That curiosity is also why I've always been drawn to news and storytelling. I've followed world events obsessively since I was a teenager, not out of anxiety but out of fascination. The world is big, complicated, and endlessly interesting, and I've never stopped wanting to understand it.
Creative Outlets
I've always needed creative outlets alongside the technical ones. Photography has been a constant for years — the kind of hobby that teaches you to slow down, pay attention, and look for the story in a single frame. I also play guitar, collect vinyl, and have a soft spot for movies and streaming marathons. I like things that mix nostalgia with modern tech, which probably explains my love of retro aesthetics and why EasyArc became such a natural project for me.
Family Life
I've been married to Bettina since 2011, and we've built a life together that's equal parts grounded and full of small joys. We share our home with Sammie the cockatiel — a tiny, loud, opinionated feathered roommate — and Lexie, our hound with a heart of gold and a nose that never stops working. They're part of the rhythm of our days, and they make life feel full.
What I'm Building Now
In recent years, I've leaned into personal projects that blend creativity, technology, and problem‑solving. EasyArc started as a small experiment and turned into a polished macOS app that automates retro gaming setup. It's a passion project, but it also reflects something true about me: I like building things that make life easier for people, even if it means teaching myself entirely new skills along the way.
How I See Myself
If I had to describe myself in a sentence, I'd say this: I'm a curious, thoughtful person who loves learning, creating, and making complicated things feel simple. I like quiet confidence, clean design, and tools that get out of the way. I like helping people understand things. I like solving problems. And I like the feeling of building something — whether it's a piece of writing, a workflow, or a small piece of software — that didn't exist before.
What Matters to Me
I care about clarity. I care about kindness. I care about doing things well. And I care about staying curious, no matter how old I get.