I'm a ๐๏ธ๐จ U.S. marine with ADHD ๐ง turned ๐จโ๐ป Software Engineer and Developer Advocate working with the open-source Apache Iceberg and Trino community obsessed with making data lakehouses and data virtualization take the data industry by storm ๐ฉ๏ธ!
I'm a computer nerd that absolutely โค๏ธ s โ. Yes it's trite...but I'm owning it.
About Me
My primary interests are in the underlying algorithms of โ๏ธ๐๏ธ database systems, ๐ฝ๐ data analytics, and ๐๐ data visualization. I've spent four years as a Data Engineer at a cybersecurity company working on pipeline maintenance and query optimization. While in this role, I was responsible for maintaining data pipelines and migrations to include replacing some legacy data warehousing systems to use open-source Trino. I enjoy playing guitar๐ธ, maps/GIS systems๐บ๏ธ, oxford commas๐ฃ, and long walks on the beach๐๏ธ.
- ๐ญ I created https://trino.io/broadcast/.
- ๐ฑ Iโm currently getting involved in the Iceberg community, my first Apache project!
- ๐ Contact: https://linktr.ee/bitsondatadev
๐ More about me...
I served six years in the Marine Corps and got out with an honorable discharge as a Sergeant. During that time my job was to maintain data communications ๐ก through networking systems for a battalion for field operations. Experiencing the technology that enabled Marines to complete their mission planted a curiosity in me that led to my career in computation.What's your favorite cuisine, restaurant, or meal? Craft Burgers, Fries, and a Beer
What are your favorite desserts or sweets? Chocolate Cake with an espresso
Do you like to cook or bake? What are your favorites? I like to cook recipes that take less than 30 min, but taste amazing.
What are some of your favorite movies? (Or actors or filmmakers.)
- Movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Actor: Edward Norton
- Filmmaker: Tim Burton
What are your favorite books or authors?
- Book: The Subtle Art of not Giving A F*ck
- Author: Richard Dawkins
What are your favorite TV shows? (Current or all-time favorites.)
- Metalocalypse
- Rurouni Kenshin
- Silicon Valley
- Betas
- Pokรฉmon
- Rick and Morty
- Bob's Burgers
- How I met your mother
What are your favorite bands, musical artists, or genres?
- Band: The Living End
- Artist: Chris Cheney
- Genre: Psychobilly
What things do you nerd out on? Guitar and Code
Do you have any hobbies?
- Hanging with my wife and kids
- Guitar
- Code
What sports or physical activities do you enjoy? Running and Lifting
Do you follow any sports or teams? No, I only attend a sporting event for the social aspects
What are your favorite games? (Board games, video games, etc.)
Where did you grow up or what places have you lived?
- Born: Los Angeles, CA
- Raised: St. Louis, MO
- Live: Chicago, IL
What are your favorite places in the world that you've visited?
- Netherlends
- Italy
- Colombia
- Spain
- Mexico
Did you have a favorite subject or a major in school? Computer Science/Spanish