I am a freelance lighting designer/technician with a passion for the intersection of technical problem-solving with creative expression. My journey in lighting began in primary school, where I didn't want to perform in the school play and got put behind the technical desk instead. At that point, something clicked in me, and I've found a drive to pass that feeling of magic along to audiences through creating unique live experiences. I grew to greatly appreciate how light can affect mood and atmosphere, and I've found it fascinating to explore these relationships through technology.
This passion for stagecraft is contrasted by a long-running interest in computers, and a solid background in software development. Aside from working in software for a living before transitioning into lighting full-time, I still program for clients on occasion. The software projects I take on now usually involve some blend of art and technology. Such projects have included custom integrations with external tools for live show concepts, automation tools for solo live-streaming and remote production tools that have helped enable remotely-produced events during social distancing.
A perfectionist by nature, I deeply value preparation, attention to detail and reliability without losing sight of the spontaneity that fuels the creative process. I always aim to bring professionalism and technical precision to the table, blending it with a love for creative problem-solving and, in the end, a never-ending drive to make any project the best version of itself it can possibly be.
I strongly believe that, in this highly specific and inseparable mix of art and technology, a new kind of magic is to be explored.
