Why I Finally Left My Engineering Job

For the past eight years, I've worked as a software engineer building enterprise systems at startups across green energy, market research, and cloud security. Most recently, I was a Senior Software Engineer at Aurora Solar, where I helped build complex production software used by teams operating at scale. Along the way, one theme kept showing up everywhere I looked: the biggest problems weren't usually a lack of technology — they were too much complexity.

Over time, I found myself increasingly drawn toward building systems that simplify how people actually work day-to-day. Not theoretical tools. Not flashy demos. Practical systems that reduce friction, eliminate unnecessary steps, and make workflows run smoother. I knew this was the direction I wanted to go, but like most people, I kept waiting for the "right time" to make the jump.

Eventually it dawned on me that there isn't a perfect moment. There's always another project, another milestone, another reason to wait. So instead of waiting for certainty, I decided to start building. Today, I'm focused on developing practical AI-assisted systems for professional service businesses — the kinds of businesses where time, coordination, and operational clarity matter most.

This site is part of that journey. I'm actively researching workflows, speaking with operators, and building tools grounded in real-world problems rather than assumptions. If you're working in a service business and feel like parts of your system are heavier than they should be, I'd love to hear about it.