Hi, I’m AJ.

From understanding data
to designing experiences.

I grew up in Tallahassee, Florida, and I’m still a big Florida State Seminoles fan. A love of math led me to Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where I earned my degree in Applied Statistics. I was fascinated by what data could tell us and how we could make it easier to understand.

After graduation, I returned to Tallahassee and joined Florida State University as a researcher and data visualization specialist. Over eight years, that work grew into software development. I began taking ownership of our applications from start to finish, making design decisions and bringing them to life in code.

The more I designed, the more I enjoyed the process: understanding what people need, exploring possibilities, and making something useful. That led me to pursue a master’s in UI/UX Design, which I’m completing in December 2026.

BEYOND THE SCREEN

Usually outside.
Always making something.

Hiking, backpacking, and camping are some of my favorite ways to spend time. My family and I lived in Utah from 2022 to 2025, exploring its parks whenever we could. We now call Buford, Georgia, home, with the Blue Ridge Mountains and Southern Appalachians giving us plenty of new trails to discover.

I’m also an avid woodworker. I love building furniture and taking on projects around the house. It’s a chance to work through a design with my hands and turn an idea into something we can use every day.

My favorite company.

Most of my free time is spent with my wife and our two sons. Whether we’re heading outdoors, putting together family costumes, or exploring everything Atlanta has to offer, I’m happiest when we’re making memories together.