Education
A foundation in analytical thinking and research, complemented by continuous professional development in cutting-edge technologies.
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
Graduated 2015
Bachelor of Arts in History
Key Outcomes
- Graduated with highest honors, demonstrating exceptional analytical and research abilities.
- Developed strong written communication skills through extensive thesis and research paper work.
- Cultivated critical thinking and problem-solving methodologies applicable to software engineering.
Transferable Skills
Technical Education & Certifications
Cloud & Infrastructure
- AWS Solutions ArchitectCertificationIn Progress
- Kubernetes AdministrationSelf-StudyCompleted
- Pulumi Infrastructure as CodeProfessionalCompleted
AI & Machine Learning
- Spring AI FrameworkProfessionalCompleted
- LLM Integration & Prompt EngineeringSelf-StudyCompleted
- RAG & Vector Database SystemsProfessionalCompleted
Cross-Platform Development
- Compose MultiplatformProfessionalCompleted
- Qt/QML DevelopmentProfessionalCompleted
- Progressive Web AppsSelf-StudyCompleted
Software Architecture
- Domain-Driven DesignSelf-StudyCompleted
- Clean ArchitectureSelf-StudyCompleted
- Microservices PatternsProfessionalCompleted
Continuous Learning
Beyond formal education, I maintain a commitment to continuous learning through professional development, hands-on experimentation, and staying current with emerging technologies.
AWS, Kubernetes, Pulumi IaC, CI/CD pipelines, observability.
Spring AI, Koog, LLM integration, agentic AI patterns.
Compose Multiplatform, Qt/QML, PWAs.
Learning Philosophy
Learn by Building
Hands-on projects are the best teacher. Real-world problems drive deeper understanding.
Teach to Learn
Mentoring others solidifies knowledge and reveals gaps in understanding.
Stay Curious
Technology evolves rapidly. Embrace change and continuously adapt.
"The best investment you can make is in yourself. The more you learn, the more you'll earn."