I'm an American who works in Silicon Valley on self driving cars and occasionally escapes to see the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

In hotels you meet the receptionist; in hostels you meet fellow travelers; and on CouchSurfing, you meet locals--people who create and maintain the culture of where you're visiting. I'm on CouchSurfing because learning culture through locals is, I think, the best way to experience a new place.

Interests

I dance, cook, exercise, read, write, surf, skate, snowboard, code, and read some more.

• books
• cooking
• exercise
• yoga
• surfing
• standup comedy

Music, Movies, and Books

John: Coltrane, Legend, and Mayer, Joss Stone, Ray Charles, Alicia Keys, Ten Tenors, Mozart, Bieber

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Played American football on a nationally televised game once.

Teach, Learn, Share

Want to know more about biomechanics, the science behind self driving cars, or how pairing a Viognier with the right type of fish, I’m your man.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A delicious, homemade meal, a live musical performance--if a guitar is near, and jokes.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Cuba, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States