About me

Hi, I'm Ryan. I’ve been in Florida for over 30 years now, so I’ve seen my fair share of hurricanes (would not recommend). That experience has given me a deep respect for weather, and I really enjoy tracking major events. I actually spend a lot of time informing others and reporting on severe weather as it happens, trying to break down the data so people know what to expect.

I'm 35 now and I've basically been on a computer since I was 5. I'm a huge gamer and that love for tech is what got me into computer science, but my background is kind of all over the place. I actually grew up working with my dad, who is a master carpenter with over 40 years of experience. I learned a lot from him before I spent some time in plastics manufacturing and material science.

 

Eventually, I decided to switch things up. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always been looking up at the stars and obsessed with space. So, I went back to school for a biology degree to learn more about astrobiology. My goal was to figure out how we can use science to help grow things better here on Earth, and eventually, out in space.

I worked in biology and wildlife conservation for a while, mostly out in the Everglades, which was an awesome experience. For the last few years, I’ve actually been working at USA TODAY, handling reporting and marketing.

I’m a big nature lover from the cells to the fruits and I’ve basically turned my entire patio into an urban garden where I grow peppers, tomatoes, and kale. I specialize in hydroponic setups as well as solar-powered automatic gardening systems. I basically use my tech and engineering background to automate the garden with 3D printed parts and custom setups.

Because of that lifelong love for the stars, I’m still huge on spaceflight and photography. I was actually part of the NASA Crew 8 Social which was super cool. I also report on breaking news subjects that I find interesting and hope others do as well, mostly over on my Threads account.

This website is where I put all that stuff together. I have a 3D printing collection for sale, but I also do custom builds. Since I have that deep background in plastics and materials, I can build custom machines if you need something specific.

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