I’m a lifelong musician and computer geek. By day, I am a mild mannered IT guy specializing in Identity Management and cloud operations. On nights and weekends, you can sometimes find me performing with a band.
My history
I was born and raised in Texas, did a stint in the Army from 2001-2005 (active duty Infantryman with the 1st Cavalry Division) and the Army Reserve from 2006-2009 (Small Arms Readiness Group). In the Army, I learned a whole lot about breaking stuff and shooting guns. I also walked a lot, and camping became less fun because it was my job. I deployed to Iraq in 2004, and fought in Fallujah in November 2004.
For the next 17 years, I worked at The University of Texas at San Antonio. I started as a “unix guy” and then was the “identity guy” and eventually was in charge of a team that manages a large portion of the IT services for staff, faculty, and students. Now I do a lot of the same work that I did at UTSA for many other universities. I work for Unicon, a professional services company that specializes in supporting educational institutions.
I’ve played the drums in several bands over the years, everything from alt-rock to rock to country. I’m currently taking a bit of a break from music but who knows what the future might hold.