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Aerospace Engineer.
Author. Maker.
Developer. Podcaster.

I'm a multipotentialite — no single calling, no straight line. Just a long series of obsessions I followed all the way through. Aerospace, filmmaking, innovation, leather crafting, coding: each one taught me something the others couldn't. I pick up new skills fast and connect dots others don't see.

In an industry that reinvents itself every few years, the ability to adapt isn't a nice-to-have. It's the actual job.

It started with aerospace engineering. While studying for my bachelor's degree, I became fascinated by the idea of making complex topics accessible — so I wrote a book about it. Published in 2015, it was a comprehensive exploration of aerodynamics, and my first real attempt at teaching and inspiring the next generation.

The book
The book

Between 2019 and 2024, I went freelance — working as a videomaker, motion designer, and project manager. The multi-hat life suited me perfectly. As a project manager, I led two teams on innovative projects and found that my favorite part was helping people grow.

During this time I also co-hosted, produced, and edited Crunchy Bytes, a podcast where we dug into innovation, business, and personal growth. It was my first taste of building a brand and an audience around ideas, and I got hooked.

The first podcast
The first podcast

In January 2023, I began teaching myself how to code. I started with CS fundamentals and low-level languages like C before delving into web development. Exactly one year later, I secured a job as a software developer, achieving my goal. Currently, I'm working as a fullstack developer.

Now I'm documenting the whole journey through a podcast called Wannabe Dev, aiming to inspire others to switch careers and land tech jobs. Because if I could do it, starting from zero at 30-something, anyone can.

During the pandemic, I channelled my energy into launching a handmade leather goods business that ended up shipping worldwide.

When I'm not writing code or recording podcasts, you'll find me reading, running marathons, or bikepacking through places with no wifi.

The first Half Marathon
The first Half Marathon