Hi, I'm Steven

My background in engineering started in robotics at Texas A&M University, where I developed an early interest in how complex systems interact: software controlling hardware, distributed components communicating, and real-time data shaping behavior. Robotics exposed me to the full stack of engineering: mechanical systems, electrical systems, and the software that connects them.

That systems-oriented perspective still influences how I build software today. I enjoy designing backend systems that behave predictably under load, communicate clearly through well-defined interfaces, and can be reasoned about when something goes wrong. Much of my work now focuses on backend services written in Go and Python, building APIs, asynchronous processing pipelines, and infrastructure for distributed applications.

Professionally, I worked as a software engineer at Digi International where I developed validation services, diagnostic tooling, and backend automation for device and connectivity platforms. The role required working closely with firmware engineers, debugging complex system interactions, and improving reliability across networked devices and services.

Outside of work, I spend a lot of time building systems purely out of curiosity. Many of my projects start with the question, “Could I build this myself?” Projects like AutoFarm, a distributed Go microservices simulation platform, or JobHunt, a backend-driven job aggregation system, are ways for me to explore architecture patterns, distributed coordination, and infrastructure tooling.

I also enjoy experimenting with projects that sit at the intersection of systems and experimentation. SerpentLab, for example, is a personal playground combining Go services with Python reinforcement learning experiments. These kinds of projects help me explore ideas around simulation, training environments, and how systems can be designed to support experimentation.

Outside of engineering, I still spend a lot of time connected to the Texas A&M community. I enjoy following Aggie athletics, especially college football in the fall, and staying involved with the broader A&M network whenever I can.

I’m also a big Formula 1 fan (go RedBull and Yuki Tsunoda!) and enjoy motorcycles whenever I get the chance to ride. Like a lot of my technical interests, I tend to appreciate the engineering behind these worlds just as much as the competition itself.

Ultimately, I enjoy engineering environments where thoughtful design, collaboration, and curiosity are valued: places where engineers are encouraged to build reliable systems while continually learning and experimenting.