My interests are robots, AI, Machine Learning, maker communities, Mixed Martial Arts, world building/fantasy/sci-fi, and board games.I am big into open source software, and I try to contribute to an open source project in a meaningful way.I enjoy creatively solving ill-defined and unique problems. My core strength is to research a problem and come up with a solution.I have strong technical skills in the fields of software and electronic hardware. My specialties are PHP, Linux Administration, database/SQL, Docker/Containers, Java, BASH Scripting.I am proficient in: C/C++, Perl, embedded systems, AI, and robotics.