I relocated to the Palo Alto area for grad school last year. I'm definitely not used to the constant sun, but can't complain about the perfect running weather. All my life I've considered myself an east coaster (born and raised outside Philadelphia), but I'm eager to see what the west has to offer.

Before moving to California I lived in Ohio and worked as an engineer for an automotive company. It was a real learning experience, but I was ready for a change (and to get out of Ohio...).

I have a degree in mechanical engineering and am now focusing on product design. During undergrad I spent a year in London and traveling Europe; traveling is one of my passions, I hope to travel to every continent in the next ten years. I just returned from a trip to Southeast Asia and can't wait until my next expedition.

When I'm not in my office, I enjoy being active, especially outdoors (no matter what the weather). I love ultimate frisbee and running (4 marathons and a few too many other races). I also like to go out dancing and I'm searching for salsa classes in the area.

I'm studying product design and still can't explain what I do and where I'll go after graduation. Most of the time I focus on building things in the machine shop or determining how to make products more user-centered.

I'd like to believe I'm good at dancing, baking, welding, and throwing a forehand. One day I'd like to be better at salsa dancing and running.

My eyes or that random comment I just made

I'm a fan of horror movies and books. I love a good comedy and on occasion I'll even watch a chick flick. My favorite movies are Silence of the Lambs, IT, and Empire Records.

My music taste is quite wide. I listen to alternative music when I'm working and I prefer hip hop or Latin when I'm dancing. My parents fed me classic rock as a child so you can find me dancing in my car to it often.

I don't know what I'd do without sushi. I love any type of Asian cuisine and I'm always up for trying something new.

My race training, where I'll travel next, or my next design project (all suggestions are welcome).

Spending time with friends, either out on the town or watching a movie and losing at Mario Kart.

I pique your interest. And if you happen to be a decent human being who uses proper spelling and grammar.