About Me
I focus on the why behind technical decisions, bridging engineering and product to build systems that work for real users. I lead frontend architecture, shape cross-team standards, and care deeply about the details that make software feel right.
Background
Currently at Powder, I'm building LLM-powered workflows and real-time data integrations for a fintech platform. Previously, I led frontend architecture at Real Capital Innovation, which was later acquired by Addepar and evolved into Navigator, a portfolio analysis tool supporting advisor workflows at scale.
Before fintech, I designed touchscreen interfaces for Siemens cardiology ultrasound systems. Earlier, I spent 8 years at Samsung leading SmartTV platform development and contributing to Galaxy cloud services, where I authored multiple patents related to interface design and system behavior.
My background in both Computer Science and Human Factors shapes how I approach technical decisions, always considering how real users will interact with the systems I build.
Education
M.S., Human Factors & Ergonomics
San Jose State University
M.S., Computer Science
University of Utah
Patents
Server-side synchronization of video playback across multiple displays using content fingerprinting and reference timing.
US20150095962 · 2015Combining camera-based body tracking with floor-mounted pressure sensors for precise movement detection in interactive systems.
US20150039259 · 2015Facial recognition to identify viewers and deliver customized content screens tailored to individual preferences.
US20150019995 · 2015Automatic detection and execution of embedded interactive apps within broadcast content using QR codes and watermarks.
US20150002744 · 2015Web-based remote control of smart displays through a mobile browser, eliminating the need for dedicated control apps.
US20140237397 · 2014