"Today - this day - will achieve what no tomorrow will fail to speak about. I will lay siege to the gods and shake up the world." - Seneca, Medea, 423-425

Who I am…

Stoic and Buddhist (Rinzai Zen) philosophy have been integral to my daily practice. Woodworking and playing the piano and cello are ways I further integrate this world view into my daily life.

What I know…

  • Undergraduate degrees in both Biochemistry and Cell Biology

  • Masters degree in Online Teaching and Education

  • 35 years experience designing and writing software

  • 20 years experience practicing Agile in a variety of functional areas

  • 10 years experience coaching Agile principles and practices

  • Certified SAFe® 5 Program Consultant

  • 3rd Degree Black Belt in Aikido

Why I write...

  • To clarify my thinking

  • To test my thinking in the Crucible of Life

  • To pass along what little wisdom I have to offer

If you have any questions, need anything clarified, or have something else on your mind, please use the comments section or email me directly.

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Stoic, systems thinker, writer, and Agile coach working to create healthy and high performing teams within companies and for groups of private individuals.