AboutAbout

I started programming at age 5 in 1996 when my father introduced me to computers. What began as curiosity quickly became a lifelong passion. My professional career officially began in 2010, but I've been building software for over two decades.

After briefly attending Moorpark College, I relocated to Orange County to work at NCSoft, bringing over two decades of hands-on experience with 15+ years in professional software development. In February 2026 I moved up to the Bay Area, where I'm based now.

I've been a veteran player since 2009. I founded and managed the Zephyr guild with over 1,000 members and pioneered the "Scatter Kiting" technique for Cleric gameplay.

I built several community platforms including Twitch streaming, Zephyr.team, PvP All Day, and MyAion.xyz. I've been semi-retired from the game since 2014.

When something breaks, I start by identifying the core problem. It's tempting to conflate issues that surface at the same time, but they're often unrelated—treating them as one thing sends you in circles.

When people ask what language they should learn first, my honest answer is that it matters less than they think. Real skill comes from understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your tools, not from mastering any single one.