I am a maker, educator, & lifelong learner based in Portland, OR, USA. I hold a BS in Mechanical Engineering and try to work at the intersection of art, technology, and community as much as I can.

Learning about unfamiliar tools and ideas is my primary motivator for engaging in new ventures. I am a firm believer in project based learning. “I don’t know how” can be a scary thing to admit, but it is also the best place to start.

CAD Layout of Prospective Community Art & Technology Studio

Design Sketch & Mockup of Desktop Fume Extractor (example for Inventor Camp)

CNC Embroidery Machine Executing Custom Design

Dilution Test Chamber for MEMA device

CNC Rotary Indexer Routing Axis for Mechanical Book Wheel

C.A.T. Studio Logo Multi-Layer Vinyl Transfer Process

Inventor Camp Laser Cut Badge

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What I Do

• Design, prototype, & fabricate.
• Accept commission art & engineering projects.
• Build educational demonstrations, workshops, & programming.
• Creatively manage budgets & collaborative projects of varying scales.

What I Want to Do

• Work in collaborative team environments
• Be constantly exposed to new topics or ideas
• Have space to play and explore ideas/interests
• Develop projects with clear deliverables and timelines

What I Want to Learn

• Product Development (large-scale commissions or volume production)
• Digital design tools (Blender, Unity, Photoshop)
• Programming and web development (C#, CSS, PHP, JavaScript)
• Traditional fabrication techniques (welding & carpentry)