I grew up in rural Ohio, where if something broke, you learned to fix it yourself. That meant countless hours diagnosing engine problems, repairing appliances, and troubleshooting whatever had failed that week, building an intuitive understanding of how mechanical and electrical systems actually work by taking them apart and rebuilding them. That foundation shaped how I approach design engineering today. I bring an analytical process to every problem: identifying root causes, mapping how components interact, and testing solutions methodically, while staying open to unconventional approaches when the standard fix doesn't apply. Resourcefulness isn't an abstract value for me; it's a practical skill set built from necessity, and it's the same instinct I rely on now to find functional, efficient solutions to complex design challenges.