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I'm a Principal Architect at Centric Consulting with more than 30 years of experience in software development, system architecture, and technology leadership. My current work focuses on AI integration, event-driven architectures, and helping organizations adopt modern patterns while maintaining practical, scalable solutions.

I'm passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to solve complex business problems, mentoring development teams, and sharing insights through speaking engagements and technical writing.



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Happy 250th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps

Once a Marine, Always a Marine

Happy 250th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps
On November 10, 2025, the United States Marine Corps turns 250 years old. It all began in Tun Tavern in 1775 — yes, the Marine Corps was founded in a bar — and ever since, Marines have built a legacy of service, sacrifice, and dependability that continues to this day.... [Read More]
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Understanding Event Types in Event-Driven Architecture

A comprehensive guide to event classifications and when to use them in your event-driven systems

Understanding Event Types in Event-Driven Architecture
In my work as a Principal Architect helping organizations adopt Event-Driven Architecture (EDA), one question comes up consistently: “When do I create events and how do I govern them?” It’s a fundamental question that gets to the heart of designing effective event-driven systems. From my experience working with teams across... [Read More]

AI Hackathon: Building the Future of Software Engineering

Exploring different approaches to AI integration in a real-world insurance claim processing scenario

AI Hackathon: Building the Future of Software Engineering
Last week, I participated in an internal AI hackathon at Centric Consulting, focused on building an AI-powered insurance claim triage system. The challenge was based on a fictional scenario involving Censurance, a hypothetical insurance company. The hackathon brought together developers, engineers, and AI enthusiasts from across our organization to tackle... [Read More]

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