About Me

I am a software engineer and cloud architect with a passion for building reliable, secure, and highly scalable systems. As a Master's student in Information Systems Management at BYU, my technical focus spans from intuitive front-end interfaces to robust back-end data pipelines. For me, development goes beyond just writing code—it's about understanding complex constraints, prioritizing data integrity, and designing architectural boundaries that ensure information remains accessible and secure.

Currently, I'm applying these methodologies to build Stu Recruiting, a platform that integrates with Applicant Tracking Systems to transform conventional resumes into structured, evidence-backed candidate profiles. Designing for the hiring space forces strict constraints, requiring rigorous employer data isolation and an uncompromising approach to interpretability. Rather than using AI as a black box to rank applicants, the system solves for data quality—normalizing unstructured inputs into verifiable capabilities. I treat robust data modeling as the bedrock requirement before any assistive intelligence can be reliably applied.

Time away from my computer is critical for maintaining my drive, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Whether I'm exploring new technologies (my favorite Linux distro is Mint), hiking, biking, reading, or playing multiplayer video games with my family, I value the balance that life outside of code brings. I consistently find that understanding real-world complexities is what ultimately drives more resilient, empathetic, and pragmatic software design.