Founded a company that services the scientific community, specifically providing top-shelf customer service for FTIR accessories, optics and 3D-printed rapid prototypes.As of 2023, Firebird Optics is also a prime government contractor and services the aerospace field with optical components.

As FireflySci's co-founder and acting manager I've helped create the company with the goal of providing cutting edge spectroscopy reference standards along with genuinely friendly and passionate customer service rather than the cookie-cutter solutions often offered by larger companies. After several years working with a leading spectroscopy company, I struck out to build a new venture that would meet the needs of all companies from smaller startups up to larger biotech firms while never losing touch with its startup roots and gratitude towards its customers. In its short existence, FireflySci has already expanded to support a large, international customer base.

Maintenance and repairs of Mac and PC as well as hardware upgrades. Also I refurbish outdated computers and build new ones for clients.

Assisted with a lobbying campaign for the passage of a resolution in both the Dutch and European Parliament condemning Chinese treatment of its ethnic minorities. Resolutions were passed by the EU Presidency and the EU Parliament in late 2009.Published reports in the Huffington Post and the Atlantic Community on the struggle of ethnic minorities in China. Helped organize a protest for the Uyghurs and Tibetans in Amsterdam. Delivered a speech and gave an interview for the event. (http://www.expatica.com/nl/news/dutch-news/Dutch-protesters-march-for-minority-rights-in-China_56882.html)Liaised with the press and served as UNPO's media spokesman.Served as UNPO's journalist, writing top stories for the website and managing our news feed.Website design and maintenance for unpo.org.

Market research- worked with salesmen to find locations for furniture and mattress franchises. Also researched possible future investments in emerging international markets for the firm.

Maintained database, which allowed the general public to browse apartment availabilities in the Boston metro area.

Produced reports for ambassadors from Least-Developed Countries (LDCs) to the World Trade Organization (WTO) informing them of relevant developments within WTO negotiations.Represented AITIC at several meetings at the WTO and networked with WTO LDC ambassadors and briefed them on details of ongoing negotiations.Worked on a project for landlocked developing countries to help them facilitate cross-border trade by reducing bureaucratic red tape at customs stations and reforming existing trade practices. Created a glossary of trade terms used in the WTO to keep delegates up to speed with the latest jargon used in negotiations.