Now
February 2026What I'm focused on at this point in my life.
Work
Director of Engineering at The Mather Group in Chicago. Building data pipelines, warehouses, and proprietary tools that give the firm a competitive edge.
Unusual path—started as an Investment Advisor, taught myself Python, and transitioned to leading technical strategy. Still a CFP® and passed CFA Level 3.
Building
Working on btay.io as a personal site and experimenting with RAG systems, GSAP animations, and Next.js patterns.
Learning
- AI/ML integration for financial data
- Modern frontend with Next.js and React
- Data architecture and AWS patterns
Reading
- Atomic Habits — James Clear
- The Social Animal — David Brooks
- Letters of Note — Shaun Usher
- The Grid — Gretchen Bakke
Interests
Chess, kettlebell training, and golf when Chicago weather permits.