Book Recommendation
Bare Metal C - Embedded Programming
Bare Metal C is a comprehensive guide to programming embedded microcontrollers in C, with practical STM32 examples.
Interests - Continuous Learning & Leadership Beyond Code
Continuous learning through books, leadership under pressure through volunteer rescue work, and hands-on technical exploration. A glimpse into the interests that shape my leadership approach.
Continuous Learning
Book Recommendation
Secrets of the Autistic Millionaire - Entrepreneurship Guide
Secrets of the Autistic Millionaire shares the personal journey and success guide from an autistic entrepreneur who built a million-dollar business.
Book Recommendation
Team Topologies - Organizing Teams for Fast Flow
Team Topologies offers a revolutionary approach to organizing business and technology teams for optimal software delivery.
Book Recommendation
The Pragmatic Programmer - Journey to Mastery
The Pragmatic Programmer is a timeless guide to becoming a better programmer through practical wisdom and professional development.
Book Recommendation
Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps
A groundbreaking book that reveals the key practices that drive high performance in software development organizations.
Book Recommendation
Software Architecture in Practice - Building Robust Systems
Software Architecture in Practice is a comprehensive guide that bridges theory and practice for building robust systems.
Book Recommendation
The C Programming Language - K&R Reference Manual
The definitive reference manual for C programming by Brian Kernighan and Dennis Ritchie, the creators of the C language.
Leadership Under Pressure
Volunteer Service
Assault on BlackRock Race - Volunteer Emergency Support
Volunteering with Sylva Police Department to provide emergency support for the 2023 Assault on BlackRock trail race benefiting Jackson County Public Schools. Public safety and race support experience.
Volunteer Service
Jackson County Rescue Squad - Storm Emergency Preparedness
Leading emergency response preparations and disaster readiness ahead of life-threatening storms in Jackson County, North Carolina. Emergency management and rescue squad coordination.
Volunteer Service
Paradise Falls Rope Rescue - Technical Rescue Operation
Leading a complex technical rope rescue operation to save a Western Carolina University student who fell from Paradise Falls waterfall. High-angle rescue and emergency response.
Technical Exploration
Technical Project
STM32 Mopar Push-Button Start Controller
A fun embedded systems project mimicking classic Mopar vehicle start systems on STM32F429I-Discovery board with touchscreen LCD, visual animations, and LED feedback. Hardware-accelerated graphics for smooth 120+ FPS animations.
Technical Project
Hacking Telecoms Frequency Standard - GPS Disciplined Oscillator Project
Repurposing a Nortel GPSTM as a 10MHz frequency reference for lab equipment synchronization. GPS disciplined oscillator project for precision measurements and time-keeping.
Technical Project
SBHT VHF Digital Radio - STM32F4 Ham Radio Project
STM32F4 based VHF data and digital voice radio capable of greater than 4 watts on VHF Ham bands. Open-source amateur radio transceiver project with digital modes support.
Showcasing 13 interests that inform my leadership approach