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 some of my favorite books that I have read in the past, ordered by how recently I finished reading them.

Against the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk

Against the Gods

Peter L. Bernstein

The Millionaire Next Door

The Millionaire Next Door

Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko

The Richest Man in Babylon

The Richest Man in Babylon

George S. Clason

Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits

Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits

Philip A. Fisher

The Acquirer's Multiple

The Acquirer's Multiple

Tobias E. Carlisle

Warren Buffett and the Interpretation of Financial Statements

Warren Buffett and the Interpretation of Financial Statements

Mary Buffett and David Clark

One Up On Wall Street

One Up On Wall Street

Peter Lynch

How Life Imitates Chess

How Life Imitates Chess

Garry Kasparov

The Essays of Warren Buffett

The Essays of Warren Buffett

Lawrence A. Cunningham and Warren E. Buffett

Zero to One

Zero to One

Peter Thiel and Blake Masters

Man's Search for Meaning

Man's Search for Meaning

Viktor E. Frankl

Can't Hurt Me

Can't Hurt Me

David Goggins

How to Win Friends and Influence People

How to Win Friends and Influence People

Dale Carnegie