I've spent years exploring stage performance in community theatre, portraying characters from John Proctor (The Crucible) to the Beast (Beauty and the Beast). I also enjoy character voices, accents (RP English, Persian), and amateur classical singing, especially when it surprises a dinner guest or helps bring a role to life.
I'm drawn to poetic and evocative prose. I regularly write fiction, screenplays, and experimental short scenes, often practicing with prompts that push unconventional imagery and phrasing. I'm especially influenced by authors like George R. R. Martin and fascinated by the mechanics of story, rhythm, and sound.
I find meaning in emotional support work and learning about trauma-informed care. My hotline and QA experience sparked a continuing interest in active listening, psychology, and how people process crisis. This also informs how I approach communication in writing, dialogue, and tech.
I'm a retro gaming enthusiast with a passion for SNES classics, open world RPGs, and swashbuckling fantasy.
I love reverse engineering chatbot behavior, designing test prompts, and evaluating how models interpret instruction. I enjoy finding elegant logic puzzles in code, process audits, or systems thinking, whether it's for a QA framework or a fictional government in a story.
Occassionally, I'll use my old Nikon D80 to capture moments I believe are difficult to describe with words. It's a hobby I seldom have time for these days, but one I find grounding.
I'm interested in policy, voting systems, and political discourse. I've canvassed for a local candidate and designed system prompts for a fictional AI named Rowan, who models thoughtful civic dialogue. I'm fascinated by how information architecture and empathy affect public opinion.