Builder at work. Human at home.
I love building products, systems, and the occasional backyard situation that starts with “this should be easy.” But the real story is simpler: I’m a husband, dad, curious tinkerer, early-morning reset person, and firm believer that useful knowledge should not sit on a shelf.
The non-resume version
A quick conversation with myself, minus the awkward networking badge.
Work matters. So does the life it is supposed to support. This is the part of the portfolio where the founder-CTO steps aside for the guy who loves his family, needs the sauna, and occasionally underestimates how much mulch a yard can consume.
So, who are you when the laptop closes?
First and most importantly: I’m Lesley’s husband and Mia’s dad. Those two keep me grounded, laughing, and very aware that the best parts of life are usually happening away from a keyboard.
How do you stay sane?
Early morning gym and sauna sessions. Nothing fancy — just a little sweat, a little quiet, and enough reset time to make the day feel less like it started by tackling me.
What happens when you are not working?
I’m usually tinkering with new tech, hanging with friends and family, finding a good brewery, or convincing myself a home project is definitely only a weekend job. Sometimes Future Mike disagrees.
What do you believe in?
If I’ve learned something useful, I want to share it. Knowledge is only valuable if it helps someone else move faster, avoid a mistake, or feel a little less stuck.
Weekend project energy
The home-improvement optimism is real.
I like making the house better for the people I love. Sometimes that means a satisfying before-and-after. Sometimes it means learning, very quickly, why professionals own so many oddly specific tools.
Before
AfterWhy I share
The best shortcut I know is helping someone else skip the pothole you already hit.
Whether it is product, engineering, startups, home projects, parenting logistics, or just figuring out the next practical step, I like helping people navigate things I have experience with. I have benefited from people being generous with what they know. I try to pass that on.