I've written software for fun since the Carter administration, finally making it my career in 1995. Since then I've continually grown as a software professional, and as an effective leader who can build both teams and revenue. The best days of my career have been with bleeding-edge start-ups like 10th Magnitude, where I've had the privilege and opportunity to become one of the most experienced Microsoft Azure professionals in Chicago. I've never tried to be a rock star; instead, I've always been that great multi-instrumental session player whom the rock stars depend on to get the job done.