Writing & Speaking
I write and speak because authentic examples are rare. Most leadership content is sanitized success stories. I believe the full arc–including failures–serves audiences better than curated perfection.
“People don’t want to fall down because they’re afraid, but they tell everyone else it’s okay to fall–and that’s bullshit.”
I started writing because I was tired of leadership content that pretended success was inevitable. Every TED talk, every LinkedIn post, every business book–they all start after the struggle is over. They never show the doubt, the failure, the moment you almost quit.
I write about what I’m actually thinking about: defense technology and whether it’s evolving fast enough. AI implementation and the gap between demos and production. Leadership and what it actually costs. Personal development and the long work of becoming yourself.
Some posts are technical. Some are personal. All of them are honest.
Featured Topics
Technology & Innovation
AI Innovation in Government Contexts
Practical AI deployment in compliance-heavy environments. FedRAMP, IL5, and the security-innovation balance. What actually works versus what demos well.
Defense Technology Transformation
From legacy systems to cloud-native solutions. ERP modernization. The convergence of commercial innovation and defense operational needs.
The Code-Driven Takeover of Government Consulting
How Silicon Valley approaches are reshaping traditional defense contracting. The shift from white papers to working software.
Leadership & Development
The Warrior-Poet Leadership Model
Integrating military discipline with creative thinking. Building teams that execute with both precision and purpose. Leadership presence in high-stakes environments.
Career Reinvention and the Nonlinear Path
Enlisting in the Marine Corps at 26. Building parallel careers. The value of unconventional experience in technology leadership.
Values-Driven Technology Leadership
When meritocracy meets mediocrity. Building purpose into technical work. The case for authentic leadership over polished performance.
Personal Development
18 Years of Documented Self-Knowledge
What longitudinal personality assessment reveals about growth. ENTP to INFP-T to Integration: a transformation case study. Using data to understand yourself.
Resilience Through Adversity
Growth through personal challenges. The role of failure in building authentic leadership. Moving from survival mode to sustainable thriving.
Recent Writing
AI & Technology
Agile & Methodology
Defense & Government
Speaking Topics
I’m available for speaking engagements on topics including:
For Technology Audiences
Practical AI in Government
What works, what doesn’t, and why compliance doesn’t have to kill innovation
The Defense Technology Evolution
From SABRS to S/4HANA: lessons from modernizing critical systems
Building Mission-Ready Technology
Durability over trendiness in system design
For Leadership Audiences
The Warrior-Poet Model
Integrating military discipline with strategic flexibility
Career Reinvention
The value of nonlinear paths in technology leadership
Authentic Leadership
Moving beyond curated perfection to genuine presence
For Personal Development Audiences
18 Years of Self-Data
What personality assessments reveal about growth and constancy
Resilience as Practice
Transforming adversity into leadership capability
Living in the Grey
Navigating complexity without false simplification
Speaking Style
Direct & Substantive
I share specific experiences and concrete insights–not motivational platitudes. You’ll leave with frameworks, not just feelings.
Intellectually Honest
I discuss what didn’t work alongside what did. Real learning comes from both. I don’t sanitize the struggle.
Practically Oriented
Every talk ends with something actionable. Audiences leave with tools they can apply, not just concepts to ponder.
Media & Inquiries
For speaking engagements, podcast appearances, or media inquiries:
What I Need to Know:
- Topic focus and audience
- Format (keynote, panel, interview, etc.)
- Date and logistics
- Any specific angles you’re exploring
I typically respond within 48 hours.
Let’s Connect
“I build mission-ready technology that lasts.”