Professional Experience
- Technical Support Specialist, Cal State Long Beach (1990–1993)
- IT Support Technician, Zane Publishing (1994–1995)
- Data Analyst / Research Assistant, CBS/Fox News (1994–1996)
- Support Engineer, Toptier Software (1997–1999)
- Technical Support Analyst, UC Santa Cruz (1998–2000)
- Graphic Designer, Santa Cruz County Sentinel (1996–1999)
- TV Producer, Portland Community Media (2008–2010): Produced television content for public access distribution with a focus on mindfulness and recovery topics.
- Podcast Host / Producer (2008–Present): Created and hosted “The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast” with over 500k downloads, delivering content on spirituality, addiction recovery, and personal development.
- Author / Technical Writer (2005–Present)
- Yoga & Meditation Instructor (2011–2023)
- Customer Service Specialist, Kroger (2023–Present)
Education & Certifications
- Full-Stack JavaScript Web Development Bootcamp – LEARN Academy, San Diego
- Master’s-Level Statistics Coursework, Oregon State University
- Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, Coursera (In Progress)
- Comprehensive Python Training Program
- SQL for Data Analysis
Publications & Projects
Author of The 12-Step Buddhist, integrating mindfulness and recovery practices.