I am a Senior Staff Engineer in the EDA industry with a background in experimental physics. I earned my Ph.D. in Physics from Duke University in 2008 after completing a B.A. in Physics at Whitman College in 2002. I grew up in Moscow, Idaho, home of the University of Idaho and a fine town in its own right.
My undergraduate research created many opportunities for graduate study, and I ultimately chose Duke after meeting many of my future classmates, peers, and faculty collaborators. My projects there included slow light in optical fiber, optical precursors, all-optical switching, and atom cooling and trapping.
After graduate school I spent many years in academia, where I taught physics, built laboratory courses, and led experimental research programs. That work sharpened my approach to technical problem solving, communication, and mentoring.
I have since moved into engineering roles in industry, where I focus on complex systems, computation, and practical tools that help other engineers do their best work.
My wife and I live in Forest Grove with our three sons and one daughter. One of our favorite things about Forest Grove is being able to walk to campus, downtown, and the farmer's market. When the sun is out, you can find us in the back yard playing, gardening, or cooking out. In addition to our dog and cat, we have a small flock of chickens so feel free to contact me if you are in need of organic free-range eggs.