About

Connecting the Dots: How Diverse Experience Fuels Digital Solutions

My journey into the world of technology wasn’t exactly planned. It began with a simple question—”Want a job?”—asked by the campus IT coordinator when I bought a monitor back in college. That unexpected opportunity threw me into the deep end, learning tech support on the fly. More importantly, it showed me one fundamental truth: most people aren’t interested in the complexities of technology itself; they just need it to work so they can get things done. Even in the early days, before the internet transformed everything, I found myself pioneering solutions, like enabling administrators to work from home, always focused on bridging that gap between human need and technical possibility.

That drive to connect and translate has been a constant thread, even as my interests have led me through biology, horticulture, design, music, and more. You might wonder how landscape architecture relates to coding, or horticulture to event production. For me, it’s all connected by a fascination with systems, communication, and user experience—whether designing a garden path or a user interface, the goal is clarity and function. These diverse experiences have honed my ability to look at problems from unconventional angles and find creative solutions.

At Laughter On Water, I channel this background into helping clients navigate their own unique digital challenges. I thrive on de-mystifying technology and collaborating to build something effective and, often, unexpected. My core belief, reinforced by every field I’ve explored, is that the best results come from combining diverse perspectives, open communication, and a shared goal. This philosophy underpins every project, from intricate data tools to engaging virtual events to creative publishing ventures.