A native Pittsburgher and co-founder of Atlas Development, I graduated from Virginia Tech's Master of Architecture program in May 2012 and returned home with my wife to settle down permanently. As a strong thinker with an eye for design, much creativity and a passion for architecture and development, I look forward to helping to reshape this great city. I don't consider myself a developer, but as an urbanizer. I have excelled both academically and professionally and have a strong work ethic. I love design charrettes and perform well under pressure. I work well both in teams and alone with little direction. The truth is, I have a passion for design and an enthusiasm for Pittsburgh. I wish to dedicate my life to the enrichment of the city’s urban fabric as a designer, creator, developer, innovator and resident. My thesis involved conceiving of a comprehensive LRT system for the city, where I designed everything from the LRT map down to the details of the hub station. It went viral and was featured it Pittsburgh's City Paper and on NPR's Essential Pittsburgh. I look forward to my growth as a designer and to achieving some of my lifelong pursuits, reshaping Pittsburgh as it undergoes its urban renaissance. Link to my thesis book: http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/4245919-equilibriums-of-paradox-pittsburgh