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 weightlifting, 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 raised 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
Peter L. Bernstein
The Millionaire Next Door
Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko
The Richest Man in Babylon
George S. Clason
Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits
Philip A. Fisher
The Acquirer's Multiple
Tobias E. Carlisle
Warren Buffett and the Interpretation of Financial Statements
Mary Buffett and David Clark
One Up On Wall Street
Peter Lynch
How Life Imitates Chess
Garry Kasparov
The Essays of Warren Buffett
Lawrence A. Cunningham and Warren E. Buffett
Zero to One
Peter Thiel and Blake Masters
Man's Search for Meaning
Viktor E. Frankl
Can't Hurt Me
David Goggins
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Dale Carnegie