Has spent the last 7 years in social media. Built a social network startup for students called Scriptovia and created a successful social media agency called Uptown Treehouse. After 2.5 years Uptown Treehouse does more than $1.3M in annual revenue and has 7 full time employees. The agency manages the social media presence for large brands like Windows. Was named one of 50 ways Seattle will change the world by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine.

Has spent over 12 years in software engineering at companies like Microsoft, Avanade and Accenture. Shipped enterprise software such as SQL Reporting Services and BizTalk Server. Has managed teams of more than 20 developers at Microsoft. Graduated from the Founders Institute in 2011 and holds masters degrees in engineering and business.