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     My professional background is a blend of engineering, technology, and legal services, driven by a passion for solving complex challenges.

     After graduating from Brigham Young University with a degree in Engineering and Technology, I began my career as a technical designer at General Dynamics. Working on the F-16 aircraft, I focused on surface design and advanced manufacturing design automation, developing innovative approaches to technical challenges in aerospace engineering in a first of kind 3D modeling systems approach. 

     After General Dynamics I landed at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, tasked with automating design and manufacturing fabrication processes. As a member of the NIST Systems and Network Architecture working group, I contributed to networking standards development, participating in the IETF's work on TCP/IP protocols and open systems interconnection models that would become critical to global communication infrastructure.

     A Master's in Manufacturing Engineering and Technology deepened my expertise in robotics and advanced materials. At IBM's Vermont fabrication facility, I held various engineering and management roles focused on process fabrication, equipment controls, communication systems, and BAT (Bond, Assembly, Test). My career at IBM culminated as Director of Engineering and Manufacturing for the Semiconductor BAT facility in Singapore, where I led complex technological and operational initiatives.

     After leaving IBM, I served as CEO of Nano Silicon Technologies, Ltd., based in Singapore, before pursuing my legal education. Earning a Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho, in 2007, opened a new chapter in my professional journey. I currently chair the newly formed Technology and Management Bar Section in Idaho with a significant focus on Machine Learning, AI, and LLMs. I also have been appointed to a three-year term to the Technology Working Group for the Arizona State Bar. 

"Effective solutions emerge from understanding both technical details and human needs." 

     With Cornerstone Tech and Estate Advisors, PLLC, I've made it a priority to reimagine legal services through a product-based model. I believe legal support should be as flexible, efficient, and client-focused as modern technology products. This means creating solutions that are transparent, accessible, and tailored to each client's unique needs, leveraging technology to provide more responsive and adaptive legal services. My work increasingly involves exploring how emerging technologies, particularly AI, can transform legal services and support client needs. The goal is to move beyond traditional legal service delivery to a more dynamic, client-centric approach that mirrors the innovation I've seen throughout my engineering career.

     When not working, I'm an avid runner and biker, logging hundreds of miles each year to stay physically and mentally sharp. As a certified divemaster, I've completed over 500 dives since 2000, exploring underwater environments from the Cozumel to the waters of Southeast Asia. My travels have taken me across multiple continents, these experiences have reinforced my belief in continuous learning and the importance of looking beyond immediate horizons.