I'm a computer and outdoor enthusiast. I've written code for the Human Genome Project, Twitter, and Amazon. I've skied all over the US and Canada. I love forests, mountains, and water. I'd like to travel more and force my work to be more flexible to accommodate.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'd like to meet friends in Japan and have a less rigid, more thrifty experience. I'm planning to wander while traveling to see as much as possible.

Interests

• hiking
• camping
• skiing
• swimming
• computer science
• food
• learning
• computer games
• computer programming

Music, Movies, and Books

There's thousands and I can't name them all but I'll try to name some.

Music: Jazz, Techno, 8bit Chip Tunes, Classic Rock, 90s Rap. I like Birdhouse in Your Soul by They Might be Giants. I like Eldar's jazz piano, Nat King Cole, Stanley Jordon, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Daft Punk, Dr Dre, Eminem. Tons more.

Movies: Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist, LoTR, Starwars, Gravity, The Expanse, Interstellar, The Gods Must be Crazy, Disney, Pixar, Dreamworks, Studio Ghibli / Miyazaki.

Books: Issac Asimov's Foundation & The Gods Themselves, Harry Potter, Scalzi's Red Shirts, Rothfus's Name of the Wind, Animorphs (as a kid), All Systems Red Murderbot Diaries, Dune, The Hobbit.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I built a solar car with my college and raced it around the world.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach computer programming, english, some spanish, solar systems, and how to properly use gym equipment.
I'd like to learn Japanese, how to cook, and any random skills.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share experiences traveling, working for the Human Genome Project, solar car teams, Twitter, and Amazon. I can also share gifts from the US.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States