When I was 13, I worked on a theoretical design for a robot exo-suit that would help the disabled walk around. Struggling with the control system, I thought,  “What if I could use electric signals from my brain to control the suit?” Through my research, I saw a new vision for the future. From this point on, I would seek to make technology more human and reinvent how we communicate through the power of human thought and brain-computer interface.

I create opportunities and achieve results by forming and working within high-performing teams to drive technological and workplace innovation. I always take the time to listen to my peers and try to inspire leaders around me. I challenge the status quo and get the job done. What drives me is an innate love and respect for human consciousness. Nothing motivates me more than to see people performing at their best, creating new value, enabling more experiences, and unlocking new knowledge.

As I’ve jumped from different STEM projects and disciplines I’ve consistently found that my favorite part is getting others excited and engaged in science (usually of the brain variety). I’ve spoken at conferences, MakerFaires, hackathons, universities, companies, and schools to people of all ages and disciplines. My goal is to engage everyone from subject matter experts, patients and clinicians, and the general public in an open conversation.