
I'm a creative and a technologist, primarily known for an award-winning background as a musician, writer, producer, and extremely versatile problem-solver. Art Mechanix is my creative studio and imprint, and where much of my body of work and catalogue live.
The rise of digital media in daily lives has increased demand for my services as a software engineer and web developer — designing and building websites, web apps, custom tools, and interactive products for clients. It allows me to remain active with my passion projects across all disciplines. I specialize in custom solutions for arts, entertainment, and media, and I've served clients across a wide variety of sizes and industries.
I'm currently based in the NC Triangle region. However, I'm a Midwest native who has also lived and worked in Los Angeles and the NYC metro area, and has had professional gigs in cities such as Montreal, Amsterdam, Paris, Rome, Milan and London.
Code
I've been coding since childhood and began to take on clients professionally since right after college. The work has included hand-built sites and apps, content management and learning management systems, eCommerce, accessibility solutions, and open source projects. It's also spanned graphics, technical writing, and content editing. I've also been well-versed in AI technology for more than 20 years, including agentic tools.
Music
I was previously known for having written and produced original music (scores, songs, and themes) for major studios and independents in film, television, advertising, and other productions. I worked as a composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, music supervisor, music editor, recording artist, touring musician and session player. One of several solo bands in which I completed such work was Poperratic. Today, I now DJ as Sister Transistor.
Storytelling
I write fiction, non-fiction, and essays, and I've written, co-written, ghostwritten, and consulted on books, screenplays, creative and technical copywriting, radio and video commercials, animated explainer videos, and documentation for everyone from independent creatives to full-service agencies. I also direct and produce music videos and short films, including the award-winning animated video for Poperratic's "Zero Hero." My storytelling also spans concept development, graphic design, and animation, some of it award-winning.
More
It's only natural that someone with a lot of interests and experiences across different disciplines has been constantly asked to solve problems in many different forms. There are additional skills I've developed from pure passion and curiosity, too. This work also involves things like visual art, voiceovers, typewriter and electronics repair, perfumery, and other experiments in craft, expression, and mechanical gadgetry.
Highlights
Mixxx SC Live 4 MappingOpen source mapping for the Denon SC Live 4 DJ controller
Static Content ExporterOpen source WordPress plugin that frees content from page builders
KontendorA competition-tracking web app I conceived and built
Zero HeroAward-winning animated music video I directed and animated
TVA: Thank Us LaterOriginal score for TV spots aired across Texas
MayCreative, marketing and technical work on a Lionsgate cult classic