About me
I’m a self-taught developer for AI in manufacturing.
Before this, I owned and operated a CNC machine shop in the Midwest for more than five years.
That shop eventually shut down, and I went through bankruptcy. Tough ending—but it gave me something most AI developers lack: first-hand experience running a small manufacturing business.
I took my first prompt engineering course in 2024. And I built my first AI agent in early 2025. I've been focused on building full stack AI applications ever since.
I care deeply about American manufacturing, in general. And about American machine shops, in particular. I'm interested in using what I've learned as an AI developer to solve problems for these communities.
I build in public using real examples from my failed business. And you can follow my progress on LinkedIn and on Twitter/X.
You can learn more about my story, including what happened to my business, on my Substack.
Writings
I regularly write about my experience buying a small business, and as a first-time operator trying to navigate an unfamiliar industry.
To read my writing, visit my Substack. It's called Imperfect Entrepreneuring and it's where I post all my articles.