Welcome to one doorway of my digital realm – a fusion of code, creativity, and curiosity. I'm a seasoned software engineer with a passion for AI, gaming, and all things tech.
- 🛠️ Senior Software Engineer: 20+ years in the tech world, now diving deep into the realms of AI, machine learning, and platform tooling outside of client work.
- 🎮 Gamer at Heart: I got in trouble for tearing apart the family computer when I was 12 to add a better video card... 'nuff said?
- 🏍️ Biker & Tinkerer: Riding my motorcycle is my zen space and when not busy my default state is tinkering on things from electronics, to engines, to furniture and more.
- 📚 Philosopher & Student of Life: Always seeking new perspectives and wisdom in both the digital and physical world. Bagel and Hegel is a nice way to spend an evening.
- 🌍 Traveler: Experiencing new cultures, ideas, and cuisines fuels my creativity and gives me perspective. 4/7 continents so far.
- 🦸 Wannabe Superhero: (Or anti-hero?) Has an earnest desire to save the world ✔️
- 💻 Polyglot Programmer: Fluent in JavaScript and rusty in most of them.
- Ardea.io: My personal website, a gateway to my professional and creative endeavors (Last updated... probably too long ago).
- 🌐 GitHub: If I am currently working on something public it, or a link to it, will probably be here.
- 🤖 AI Enthusiast: Currently focused on GenAI, Platform Tooling, AR, and exploring the frontiers of AI research.
- 📧 Email: John@ardea.io