About Me

The ideal engineer is a composite … He is not a scientist, he is not a mathematician, he is not a sociologist or a writer; but he may use the knowledge and techniques of any or all of these disciplines in solving engineering problems.
N. W. Dougherty, 1955

I have been working as an engineer full-time since 2005 and I have successfully supported several engineering projects during my career.

My personal interests are:

  • Drones and Air Traffic Logistics
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Prototyping New Ideas
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Defense Contracting
  • Government and Politics
  • San Diego Tableau Users Group
  • Motorcycles
  • Cyber Security
  • Toastmasters
  • Basketball
  • Volunteerism
  • Traveling

I am an experienced Developer, and Architect of Amazon Web Services (AWS).  I have presented on several topics within my professional community and love to meet others doing the same.  I’m always looking for opportunities to talk about AWS and Drones with other professionals.

I currently hold the following certifications:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – The Architect Associate exam is intended for individuals with experience designing distributed applications and systems on the AWS platform.

AWS Certified Developer – The Developer Associate exam validates technical expertise in developing and maintaining applications on the AWS platform.

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