Please tell us about your career.

I joined Dell in 2014 as a Senior Principal Software Engineer, working on a program that now runs on tens of millions of devices every year. I was excited to have a chance to make a big impact so quickly in my tenure with Dell. 

In 2016, I shifted into a role that allowed me to tap into my industrial background as Dell entered the Internet of Things (IoT) space. We developed and deployed a complete IoT software ecosystem. It was eventually donated to the Linux Foundation and became EdgeX Foundry — the leading open-source edge platform in the market today. 

In 2018, I was honored to be inducted into Dell’s Technical Leadership Community as a Distinguished Engineer. That opened new collaboration opportunities with engineers across the company. Around that time, I helped develop our first Data Science Workstation solution. Later, I led the creation of innovative new form factors, including Concept UFO: the first Windows-based handheld gaming device, which debuted at CES in 2020. 

In 2022, I was promoted to Senior Distinguished Engineer. Not long after, I became an AI solutions lead. Today, I’m focused on building the next generation of AI PCs and a broader ecosystem that empowers users to work smarter and more creatively. 

How does Dell’s mission align with your personal engineering philosophy?

I’ve always believed engineering should simplify life — not complicate it. Whether you’re using a device at home or in the office, great technology should remove friction and unlock new ideas. That belief perfectly aligns with Dell’s mission: “to create technologies that drive human progress.” 

To me, this isn’t just a company slogan. It feels like a mantra pulled from my own design notebook. It reminds me that technology is not the end goal, but a means to help people move faster, think bigger, and accomplish more. Over the last decade, I’ve seen Dell live out that mission. And as we enter the age of AI, I believe it’s more relevant than ever. 

How does Dell’s emphasis on innovation shape your work and career?

At Dell, innovation isn’t just encouraged. It’s expected. In my role, I often operate ahead of the business, scouting out technology trends, evaluating what’s possible, and collaborating across teams to bring new ideas to life. 

For Dell engineers, curiosity is a job requirement. We test, build, pilot and refine early and often. Feedback loops from customers, standards bodies and internal teams are baked into our process. This open, fast-moving culture has let me shape my career across a wide range of disciplines and constantly learn and evolve my work. 

You’ve seen Dell’s technology evolve over the years. What’s changed, and what’s ahead?

A few years ago, the conversation was different. Today, it’s all about Artificial Intelligence — on the device, at the edge, and in the cloud. AI is no longer a buzzword; it’s a real, practical tool, used to write, design, build and ideate.

As AI advances, we’ll see intelligence distributed across devices, working behind the scenes and adapting to your unique needs. It will be more automated, more personalized, and more embedded in how we work. That’s transformative for both individuals and organizations — and Dell is in a unique position to lead this change. 

What is a product you’ve worked on that you are the most proud of?

Rather than a product, I’d call it a concept: Concept UFO. It was the first Windows-based handheld gaming platform of its kind, which we debuted at CES 2020. 

We put everything into that project — from form factor innovation to user experience. It was a pioneering moment and remains one of the most memorable highlights of my career. 

What skills have you developed at Dell, and how has Dell supported your growth? 

While I’ve learned plenty of technical skills, the most impactful growth has come from leadership, collaboration and communication. I’ve led high-performance teams, worked closely with customers, spoken at major industry events and engaged with partners large and small.

I owe a lot to mentors and leaders who pushed me to stretch — especially when it came to public speaking and cross-functional leadership. With their encouragement, I’ve evolved from a heads-down engineer to a solution-focused leader. These skills didn’t come naturally; they came from practice and being willing to get uncomfortable. 

What is the key skill an engineer of your level needs to be successful?

The ability to synthesize. There’s an endless stream of new technologies, especially with the pace of AI. You need to distill what is relevant, identify how it applies to real problems, and translate that into actionable guidance for teams and leaders. 

It’s not just about understanding the tech — it’s about connecting the dots, collaborating across boundaries, and delivering solutions that have a wide-reaching impact. That’s how we make innovation real for our customers. 

How do you stay up to date on the latest developments in the industry?

I treat learning like part of the job. Every day starts with scanning news, community updates and tech briefings. If something catches my eye, we evaluate it — sometimes even in the lab.

Our team is deeply hands-on and curious by nature. We also stay connected through meetups, working groups, customer engagements and internal showcases. I make it a point to work across organizational lines, because the best technical communities learn from each other. 

What strategies have you found most effective in building and leading high-performing engineering teams?

Anchor the team in purpose and give them room to own the "how." When engineers understand the “why” behind their work and have the freedom to define the path forward, they thrive. 

I set outcome-based goals, not task checklists. Then I look for people who are curious, collaborative and self-directed. Over time, they form tight-knit teams that support and challenge each other. I was lucky to be part of a self-directed group early in my career, and I try to re-create that environment now for others. 

Why do you choose Dell Technologies?

It’s all about the people that I work with and the problems we’re solving. Dell is uniquely positioned to lead in the AI space — from the PC to the cloud.

The PC is more important now than ever. It’s the main tool for content creation in nearly every field. But what’s more exciting is the future we’re helping define. Dell gives me the platform to be part of that next wave of computing — and that’s exactly where I want to be. 

How do you see your work contributing to the broader AI ecosystem?

I see my work as a bridge between possibility and practicality. We take emerging AI concepts and turn them into scalable, real-world solutions.

That means building modular, intelligent architectures, developing platforms others can build on, and mentoring teams to carry the work forward. It’s not just about what we create. It’s about how we enable others to innovate on top of it. 

What emerging trends in AI excite you the most, and why?

Both hardware and software are evolving rapidly — but I’m especially excited about the convergence of specialized silicon, edge intelligence, and AI-enhanced user experiences. These trends will redefine how we interact with devices, and ultimately, how we work. It’s an exciting opportunity.

How do you use AI on a daily basis?

I’m less of a coder these days, although many people on my team and in other teams are big users of coding assistants. Most recently, they’re into the vibe-coding movement, and it’s genuinely been something to witness. Even with our proof-of-concept work, what once took days to complete can now be done in just a couple of hours. I often spend time doing research and looking at technology, and I find that I most often leverage AI in that capacity. It’s fantastic for summarizing tasks, quick list-making, and bouncing ideas off an assistant to get perspective. Sometimes, I set up experiments to see where AI is going by simulating real-world scenarios, such as giving a group of technologists a task to solve and then constraining them to see how they react and prioritize outcomes relative to their individual objectives. There are just a wide variety of ways in which AI can be used with the right setup and prompting these days, and it’s only going to get more powerful from here.

How do you mentor and inspire the next generation of AI engineers and researchers?

I have always said that I have a “fill-your-chair” mentality. When your career is more about who you work with and what you work on, you think about building your teams much differently than you would otherwise. It’s important to me that I leave my positions filled with better talent than when I started, certainly more talented individuals than me, and for me, that all starts with being a good mentor. I’ve worked with a lot of people over the last three decades, and I’ve always tried to be a coach and career mentor first. I try to mentor by modeling curiosity and not certainty, and I emphasize finding the right answer over having the right answer. Innovation is a team sport, and it takes many people to take a concept from inception to reality. Michael Dell has said something to the effect of “ideas are a commodity. Execution of them is not,” and he’s spot on. I want early-career engineers to see that in my organization, the most senior people in the room are still asking questions, poking at assumptions, and learning out loud. That exposure, that vulnerability, is what builds trust – and more importantly, it normalizes the idea that real mastery isn’t about having all the answers but about knowing how to explore with discipline and creativity and leaning into your peers to do so. I find that’s how the best teams are built, and I’m hopeful that the individuals and the teams they eventually build will be the next generation that carries that practice forward.

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