When I was 15, my 2-year-old brother fell and hit his head, losing consciousness. As my dad performed rescue breaths and my mom called for help, I stood there, feeling utterly helpless. Thankfully, he quickly recovered—but that moment left a lasting impact. I promised myself I would never be a bystander again. I would learn to act, lead, and be part of the solution in moments of need.

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That promise led me to firefighting, where I spent years responding to emergencies, working with diverse teams, and learning the value of compassion, teamwork, and leadership. Whether helping a patient or battling wildfires, I thrived on being someone others could rely on in their toughest moments.

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Over time, I transitioned from firefighting to software development and product management. I began as a quality assurance tester, working within cross-functional teams. Over the past several years, I've led those teams as a product manager to deliver impactful results—including transforming a legacy software product into a successful SaaS model serving tens of thousands of subscribers. My career has taken me from fire engines to software, but my mission remains the same: to solve problems, create value, and help others.

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Servant leadership is at the core of my leadership style—a commitment to putting others first, understanding their needs, and empowering them to reach their full potential. Whether mentoring firefighters, guiding software teams, talking with customers, building businesses, or wrangling my three kids, I seek to lead by example, fostering trust, collaboration, and a shared vision.