Experience

I have been fortunate to work with talented engineers and teams. Leading engineers in their day-to-day work and long-term careers continues to bring me a lot of energy.

Engineering Manager

Workiva | June 2021 - Present

I strive to create an environment where teams can release quality software in a positive, sustainable way.

As an Engineering Manager, I have led the Developer Experience, Identity and Access Management, and Public APIs teams. These domains require a diverse set of stakeholder and leadership styles. Identity and Access Management is central to customer trust through robust authentication and authorization options. Public APIs are key to customer automation outcomes and depend on consistency and predictability. Developer Experience treats internal engineering teams as the customer base and looks for opportunities to improve R&D efficiency and effectiveness.

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test, Tech Lead

Workiva | June 2017 - June 2021

This role gave me the chance to lead teams and formally mentor engineers across the organization.

As a Senior SDET, I supported teams adopting new test frameworks while mentoring and managing engineers.

Software Development Engineer in Test

Workiva | Jan 2014 - June 2017

I was part of the first group of engineers to receive the SDET title, focused on scalable quality practices across the organization.

This was a formative stage where we helped shape what the SDET role would become over time.

Quality Assurance Analyst Intern

WebFilings | March 2012 - Jan 2014

My internship with WebFilings was an amazing and fun introduction to the software industry.

I worked in a startup culture with high trust and ownership. I built test plans, wrote automation, and helped teams deliver quality code with expediency.

IT Support and Front Desk

Neurology Specialists LLC | Jan 2008 - May 2009

Responsibilities ranged from handling sensitive patient information and scheduling to resolving office computer issues.

Leadership Focus Areas

Developer Experience

Developer Experience treats internal engineering teams as the customer base. The goal is to improve day-to-day software delivery through practical tooling, process design, and strong feedback loops.

Identity and Access Management

Identity and Access Management is core to customer trust and depends on reliable authentication and authorization options for diverse business needs.

Public APIs

Public APIs create meaningful automation opportunities for customers, with a strong emphasis on consistent behavior and predictable API contracts.

Education

Iowa State University

2009 - 2013

Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems.

I grew up in Minnesota and chose to attend college in another state. I began as a Biology major and planned for medical school, then changed direction after two years to follow my passion for technology. After switching to MIS, I landed my first technology internship with WebFilings within three months and knew I had made the right move.

More About Me

3D printing for tinkering and problem solving
Homelab operations, including a custom router running OPNsense
Electronics and hardware tinkering with Raspberry Pi and Arduino
Reading, mostly science fiction
Domestic and international travel guided by food

One of my favorite travel memories was eating raw pickled herring in Museumplein, Amsterdam.