A career built on shipping software
Master of Computer Science from UIUC. 20+ years across startups, venture studios, and product companies. Two patents. Featured at SXSW, 99U, FastCompany, and Ars Technica.
Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Master of Computer Science (MCS), December 2006
Boston University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Television & Film, May 1995
Selected Talks & Publications
Eight cooking apps I made and never released
For the past decade, much of my work focused on foodtech and has been featured in Fast Company, Ars Technica and Food+Tech Connect. This Medium piece chronicles several ideas I prototyped, but ultimately did not release.
Brainstorming Technology First
At R/GA, I developed the Brainstorming Technology First workshop and methodology to help business, design and engineering teams collaborate on new ideas that are both innovative and feasible. This workshop has been shared with tens of companies and has also been featured at SXSW, 99U and on Wharton's Marketing Matters podcast.
Public Speaking
I've been honored to share my work on stage at industry events like SXSW, 99U, JSConf, Taiwan Creative Week, Edible Institute, Carnegie Mellon, UC Boulder, MEMS Executive Congress, LEPE Annual Conference, and the Wharton Marketing Matters Podcast.
Futures & Foresights
Published a weekly newsletter for global innovation firm I&CO containing a curated set of links and stories for what might lie ahead for your business.
Patents
US10855952B1
User engagement computer system for enhancing user engagement via video chats using one or more of the following: detecting user presence, automating the establishment and/or scheduling of video chat sessions, providing a kids mode with safeguards for children who video chat, providing visualization of storytelling, providing shared digital interactions via a shared interactive screen, and actively measuring user engagement during a video chat session.