Who I Am
Two decades of IT leadership, web development, and technical problem-solving — building systems that work and teams that deliver.
Where It Started
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I didn't start in tech—I discovered it. Working in financial services on digital marketing campaigns, I became more interested in how the technology worked than the campaigns themselves. I earned a Webmaster certification and made the jump.
The League of Historic American Theatres gave me my first real technical home. For six years, I was their one-person IT department—managing websites, databases, email systems, mobile apps, vendor relationships, and training. If something broke, I fixed it. If something needed to be built, I figured out how.
After earning a full-stack web development certification from the University of Arizona, my husband and I co-founded GeeCubed—a technical services company where I lead all IT operations. These experiences taught me that technology isn't just about code—it's about understanding people, processes, and how to make complex systems work for everyone.
Going Deeper
After two decades of doing the work, I made a deliberate decision to formalize it. Not to change direction — but to put credentials behind what I already know how to do.
I'm currently pursuing a B.S. / M.S. in Information Technology (Accelerated Program) at Western Governors University. Along the way I'll earn a stack of CompTIA certifications — A+ (already in hand), Network+, Security+, and Cloud+ — that build toward credentials in IT operations, cloud administration, and secure infrastructure. ITIL 4 and CAPM are also on the path, anchoring the leadership and project management side.
Twenty years of experience plus formal credentials isn't a pivot — it's the complete package.
What Drives Me
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My journey hasn't been conventional. In 2024, I made a strategic decision to step back from full-time work and invest in my education. The following year brought challenges I didn't anticipate—health issues that could have stopped me. They didn't. Instead, they reinforced what I've always known: meaningful work requires persistence, especially when the path gets hard.
I learned resilience, patience, and the value of long-term commitment. I learned that setbacks are part of any worthwhile journey.
I'm driven by the challenge of mastering complex systems, the satisfaction of solving difficult problems, and the responsibility of leading teams and organizations through that work. Whether it's directing IT operations, building something from the ground up, or leading a team through a complex problem — I take ownership of outcomes, not just tasks. That's what I bring to every role.
Beyond the Code
When I'm not diving into networks, studying for certifications, or configuring systems, you'll find me immersed in creative worlds. I'm an avid consumer of anime and manga, a dedicated gamer, and a cosplayer. That's me as the Lone Wanderer from Fallout—I have standards for my work, even when it's play.
I'm also a writer working on a book series, because storytelling — whether through code, system design, or fiction — is fundamentally about creating something meaningful that others can experience.
These interests aren't separate from my professional life - they inform it. Gaming teaches strategy and systems thinking. Writing requires attention to detail and logical structure. And cosplay? That's project management, problem-solving, and creative execution all in one.
I'm an introverted extrovert - comfortable presenting and communicating, but energized by deep focus work. That balance serves me well in IT leadership, where you need both technical depth and the ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders at every level.
Let's Connect
Interested in working together or just want to talk tech, gaming, or storytelling?