About
Thanks for stopping by. Read below to learn more about myself and my background.
Background
I am passionate about finding ways to leverage technology to develop solutions to real-world problems. I recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Iowa State University.
At Iowa State, in addition to being a student, I participated in a number of extracurricular activities. I held the role of Technology Sector Leader and Financial Sector Leader within the Iowa State Investment Group, a student ran club that manages a long-only equity portfolio. I was also a member of the Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSE) Club and the Wall Street Club, as well as a Computer Science Peer Mentor.
In my free time, I enjoy weighlifting, reading, hiking, playing real-time strategy and sandbox video games (my favorite is Supreme Commander), finding ways to improve, and working on personal programming projects.
I am looking for opportunities to apply my skills, drive and knowledge to help solve problems and create value.
Fun Facts
Here are a few fun facts about me:
- I once completed the 4x4x48 fitness challenge, where you complete a 4 mile run every 4 hours for 48 hours (48 miles total).
- I once took a kendo class (sword included) in Kyoto, Japan.
- I was born in Gilbert, Iowa, a small town with a population of around 1,200 people.
- I've been to 3 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meetings in Omaha, Nebraska.
Books I've Read
I enjoy reading and learning about a variety of topics. Below is a list of books that I have read in the past, ordered by how recently I finished reading them.
![Atomic Habits by James Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GtTMTpNmL.jpg)
Against the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk
Peter L. Bernstein
![Against the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk by Peter L. Bernstein](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81y4IBu7gzL._SL1500_.jpg)
The Millionaire Next Door
Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko
![The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xlR6yDvkL._SL1500_.jpg)
The Richest Man in Babylon
George S. Clason
![Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits by Philip A. Fisher](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OPRFQfdmL.jpg)
Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits
Philip A. Fisher
![The Acquirer's Multiple by Tobias E. Carlisle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jm9GIvL7L._SL1360_.jpg)
The Acquirer's Multiple
Tobias E. Carlisle
![Atomic Habits by James Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71iHghF0oxL._SL1500_.jpg)
Warren Buffett and the Interpretation of Financial Statements
Mary Buffett and David Clark
![One Up On Wall Street by Peter Lynch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pvFCvMM2L._SL1360_.jpg)
One Up On Wall Street
Peter Lynch
![How Life Imitates Chess by Garry Kasparov](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pL0Jk9+nL._SL1500_.jpg)
How Life Imitates Chess
Garry Kasparov
![The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence A. Cunningham and Warren E. Buffett](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Uh5iMqrqL._SL1500_.jpg)
The Essays of Warren Buffett
Lawrence A. Cunningham and Warren E. Buffett
![Zero to One by Peter Thiel and Blake Masters](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Xygne8+qL._SL1500_.jpg)
Zero to One
Peter Thiel and Blake Masters
![Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61nTspM+BYL._SL1033_.jpg)
Man's Search for Meaning
Viktor E. Frankl
![Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61pDNU9qEGL._SL1360_.jpg)
Can't Hurt Me
David Goggins
![How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41P3AE+9GeL.jpg)
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Dale Carnegie