With over 25 years of experience as a software and systems engineer, I specialize in building scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based solutions for research and innovation. I focus on simplicity, automation, and user-centered design to make complex systems intuitive.Currently, I’m a Research Software Engineer at Indiana University Bloomington, where I guide the adoption of emerging technologies and develop cloud-based research systems to enhance productivity and reproducibility. I also co-founded the Exosphere Project to simplify access to open-source cloud infrastructures for researchers.My expertise spans cloud-native architectures, backend development, and continuous integration, with proficiency in Python, Elm, Kubernetes, and OpenStack. Throughout my career, I’ve worked on projects like building data pipelines for agriculture research and streamlining processing workflows for scientists.I emphasize automated testing, reliability, and security in software development. My goal is to build solutions that meet current needs and adapt to future demands, always keeping user experience at the forefront.