Hello, and welcome to my website! I am a Ph.D. student in Politics and International Affairs at the University of South Florida. My primary research agenda in international relations focuses on cyber competition. My secondary research interest in comparative politics explores the role of ideology in civil wars, particularly in Latin America. Before starting my Ph.D., I spent 16 years in tech, most recently as a senior quality engineering manager at a software company. I also served on active duty in the United States Army for three years.