Engineer and Artist building at the intersection of data, software, and design. Engineering payment infrastructure atLightning Labs, previously developed visualization systems atNASA JPL.I explore how computation can blend analog and digital worlds through music, photography, and generative art. My work focuses on transforming abstract data into tangible experiences that challenge our relationship with digital systems.

Projects

Mars Rover Data Visualization

Developed a mission-critical web application for NASA JPL's Mars Science Laboratory, enabling real-time analysis of Curiosity Rover telemetry data. Built interactive visualizations for full data analysis across multiple Mars orbiters, featuring dynamic filtering, statistical analysis, and data export capabilities. The system helped optimize rover science activities and maximize mission lifespan.

ReactTypeScriptD3.jsElasticsearchData Visualization

Lightning Lands - Network Analysis Platform

Real-time analytics and simulation platform for the Lightning Network, enabling deep insights into network topology, payment flows, and performance characteristics. Features interactive 3D visualization, customizable payment simulation, and comprehensive network health monitoring. Helps node operators optimize channel management and researchers analyze network behavior.

ReactThree.jsTypeScriptWebGLgRPCWebSocket

Synesthetic Liberation

An experimental project exploring the materialization of digital music through spectrogram analysis and traditional craft. Transforms audio data into tactile punch-needle embroidery patterns, challenging conventional music visualization and notation systems.

Signal ProcessingPhysical ComputingData ArtSpectrogram AnalysisPunch Needle

Experience

Lightning Labs
2021 — Present
Full-Stack Software Engineer
Leading development of payment analytics and node operations systems for the Lightning Network
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Summer 2021
Software Engineer, Intern
Engineered visualization systems for Mars Science Laboratory mission
Clinc
2018 — 2020
Full-Stack Engineer
Scaled conversational AI systems processing millions of queries daily

Education

  • MFA Design & Technology, Parsons School of Design (2020 — 2022)
  • BS Computer Science, University of Michigan (2014 — 2018)