Maker

📍 Based in Minnesota, USA
🌐 Available to work globally

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About me

I’m a hands-on problem solver with interests spanning technology, engineering, creative projects, and practical skills. I enjoy learning how things work, building useful things, and helping people solve problems.

This site brings together my work, interests, projects, and the things I share with my community.

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Work & experience

Explore my professional background, skills, education, certifications, and projects. Whether you’re a potential employer, collaborator, or just curious about what I’ve done, you’ll find it here.

Resume/CV Portfolio

How others describe me

I asked people I know who work across different industries to describe me in three words. Their responses reflect a range of perspectives on my character, strengths, and approach to life.

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  • I’d describe you as brave, smart, and strong.
    Miranda Stagehand
  • Intelligent, compassionate, and strong. Those are the three words that come to mind.
    Lara Stagehand
  • Ingenious, industrious, and intelligent. You have a knack for figuring things out and getting things done.
    Kathleen Nurse
  • Investigative, curious, and compassionate. You want to understand how things work, and you care about people.
    Leroy Electrician
  • Thoughtful, innovative, and hardworking. You put real consideration into what you do and find ways to make things better.
    James Tech Founder

A little about my background

My experience spans healthcare, security, technology, education, and hands-on operations. Explore the industries I’ve worked in, the skills I’ve developed, and the certifications that support my work.

  • Healthcare

    Experience in patient care and healthcare support, backed by CNA/HHA experience and CPR, BLS, and AED certifications. Focused on safety, compassionate service, and improving people’s well-being.

  • Security & Public Safety

    Background in security work, security officer responsibilities, and law enforcement community engagement. Familiar with situational awareness, risk prevention, and maintaining safe environments.

  • Technical & IT

    Experience exploring programming, Linux, cybersecurity, virtualization, and information assurance. Focused on practical problem-solving, reliable systems, and continuous technical learning.

  • Education & Training

    Educational experience spanning cybersecurity, forensics, virtualization, and fire science. Committed to building new skills through structured learning, hands-on projects, and professional development.

  • Operations & Management

    Experience coordinating responsibilities, supporting teams, and maintaining efficient day-to-day operations in customer-facing workplaces. Brings a practical approach to prioritization, teamwork, and problem-solving.

  • Event Production & Skilled Work

    Stagehand experience through IATSE, supporting live events and production operations. Comfortable with hands-on work, equipment handling, teamwork, and adapting to changing conditions.

Support my work

Your support helps me dedicate more time to school, building projects, sharing knowledge, and creating useful resources. Choose a membership tier that works for you and help make future projects possible.

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    Student

    A small, steady hand — like buying me a coffee once a month, or slowly saving toward the unexpected.

    $5/month

    • Saves toward unexpected expenses
    • Helps me afford books
    • Cancel anytime

    Become a supporter

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    Builder

    Put real time behind future projects, from early experiments to finished work.

    $20/month

    • Everything at the Researcher tier
    • Funds future projects
    • Time to build and share them

    Become a benefactor

What’s on your mind?

I’m always interested in new ideas, interesting projects, and opportunities to learn from others. Don’t hesitate to reach out.

Let’s talk