I'm an Air Force veteran earning a degree in Computer Science from Columbia University in NYC. I'm moving toward a career as a software engineer and currently working for IBM with a focus on developing applications for iOS and other Apple platforms, as well as server-side applications to support my mobile apps. My previous careers have been in media as a Broadcast Journalist and an IT administrator before that.

I have a bajillion hobbies, and I'm basically never standing in one place. My passions and interests include politics & debate, literature, helping fellow veterans, traveling, history, film, photography, writing music, listening to millions of podcasts, working on fun development projects, graphic design, gaming, snowboarding and other things. Never stop reaching, never stop learning!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To try to make finding lodging a little bit easier during the time I have available for travel and to make cool new friends in new places. Would also be great to host guests in the future!

Interests

• culture
• writing
• graphic design
• photography
• music festivals
• podcasts
• music
• guitar
• snowboarding
• computer science
• history
• languages
• travel
• gaming
• videography
• programming
• development

Music, Movies, and Books

Fav band: Led Zeppelin
Last thing I listened to: Eagles of Death Metal
Fav film: Hiroshima Mon Amour
Authors: Kurt Vonnegut, Phillip K. Dick, Hunter S. Thompson, Orwell, Walt Whitman, Classics

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Developed the first ever mobile app for a Presidential Inauguration (2013) and the first for an Air Force base (Andrews).

What I Can Share with Hosts

A few beers, a lot of funny stories, a good political/historical debate, an epic jam sesh (I play guitar/sing) & a great time hanging out.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States