My experience spans design, technology, research, and teaching. I see these not as separate disciplines, but as interconnected parts of the same system — shaped by a long-standing interest in how people pick up new skills, make them stick, and, most importantly, enjoy the process.

My approach is grounded in years spent as a learner — first of languages, and later of code. I studied German in Germany, and deepened Mandarin, Japanese, and Spanish by living or working abroad. Immersion showed me that progress doesn’t come from memorization alone — it grows when the path feels intuitive and exciting to continue.

After spending years studying human languages, I turned to programming languages, hoping to build better ways for people to learn. That path led me to earn a web development certificate from the University of Pennsylvania and move into development.

Having spent time on both sides of the desk — as both student and teacher — and now working in technology, I’m able to bridge these perspectives when designing experiences that support clarity, confidence, and forward momentum.