Leader, Programmer, Family Man
Principal engineer, technical leader, and product builder with 20+ years of hands-on experience across learning software, web, mobile, and games.
I combine hands-on engineering with team leadership to bring software from an idea to something people can use. My work spans learning games, web applications, and mobile software, including leading Reading Horizons' development team and delivering across platforms on a small team at FranklinCovey. I stay involved in the code, make practical architecture decisions, and help teams meet delivery commitments.
Today, as Principal Engineer in AI and Innovation at Reading Horizons, I help departments solve business problems through AI, automation, and custom software, and train employees to use those tools. As founder of NexSolvo, I also lead product direction and engineering for BrainFusion Learning, bringing together my experience in education, games, and software design.
Reading Horizons
Delivered the companion games app between April and August 2015 by reusing existing ActionScript code through Adobe AIR. Also led two developers on the native instructional software and contributed Swift interactions to help that project finish on time.
Read the Reading Horizons story →FranklinCovey
Finished the Loyalty web front end and built its iOS and Android apps, sharing most of the ActionScript/Flex code while adapting the interface to each device. The team shipped an on-time pilot.
Read the Loyalty story →BrainFusion Learning · NexSolvo
As founder and lead engineer, built a live platform connecting AI-assisted question creation, browser games, code-based learner entry, and question-level results. Lead product direction and engineering as the platform continues to develop.
Explore the BrainFusion product →Reading Horizons
2026 - PRESENT
Kaysville, UT
Partner with departments across Reading Horizons to solve business problems through AI, automation, and custom software.
NexSolvo LLC
2026 - PRESENT
Syracuse, UT
Own and operate NexSolvo LLC, the company behind BrainFusion Learning and other software product ventures focused on education, games, technology, and practical tools that solve real problems.
BrainFusion Learning
2024 - PRESENT
Syracuse, UT
Own and operate BrainFusion Learning, a game-based learning platform that combines AI-powered content creation with principles from the science of learning.
Lead product strategy, engineering, and day-to-day operations, turning learning material into interactive quizzes and games designed to help people practice, reinforce understanding, and retain what they learn.
Reading Horizons
2015 - 2026
Kaysville, UT
Combined hands-on software engineering with leadership of the web application team in an Agile environment. Contributed to the phonics software and led two developers building the instructional side of the iOS software, alongside my own work on the companion iPad games app.
Franklin Covey
2013 - 2015
West Valley, UT
Finished the Loyalty web application's front end and created its iOS and Android mobile version on a three-person team covering front-end development, back-end development, and systems administration. The product gave customers mobile access to the data they used to understand customer satisfaction.
Reading Horizons
2011 - 2013
North Salt Lake, UT
Worked as a senior software engineer on a team with other software developers.
U.S. Institute of Languages
2004 - 2011
South Ogden, UT
Began my programming career here, initially hired as a computer operator before working my way up to lead the development team.
Combined hands-on software engineering with team leadership to create language learning products. Worked alongside developers and coordinated technical and creative work, helping turn product ideas into complete software experiences.
Convergys
2004 - 2004
Ogden, UT
Worked on the card activation team for the OPEN side of American Express, helping customers activate cards while supporting sales goals.
Macey's Inc. Grocery Stores
2001 - 2005
Utah
Assisted with produce-department management, combining department upkeep and stock control with night-crew supervision and employee training.
Target
1996 - 1999
Utah
Supported daily produce operations, keeping the department stocked and organized while helping with inventory, ordering, and overnight team coordination.
Current product work, earlier professional experience, coursework, and prototypes—each with its own context and examples.
Current product work
From an interactive game in the browser to the services and data behind it.
Current product work
Useful interfaces, responsive layouts, and game experiences with their own personality.
Current and earlier game work
Game loops, animation, audio, and reusable learning activities connect my early Flash work to the browser games I build today.
Current product work
Model the workflow, persist the right information, and connect the services that support it.
Current product work
Version control, repeatable checks, deployment, and the operational details after launch.
Current product work
AI-assisted question generation in BrainFusion, alongside assisted development in my own workflow.
Recent project work
Polly TTS Studio turns text and CSV batches into audio with Python or a Rust-backed desktop app. PowerShell launchers and SolvoBridge support local development; LupaLayer adds design inspection in the browser.
Professional and personal foundations
Learning software, reusable controls, and web and mobile interfaces built with the Flash and AIR ecosystem, alongside PHP and WordPress sites.
Earlier professional work
At Reading Horizons, I helped the two iOS developers build a couple of instructional interactions in Swift so we could complete the project on time.
Academic experience
Coursework at Weber State connected data structures and algorithms in C++ with Java desktop interfaces, networked games, and database-backed web applications in Ruby on Rails and PHP.
Earlier SolvoFit prototype
SolvoFit includes a Dart progression engine and a Flutter mobile implementation using Riverpod and Drift. That work is now a reference for the product; the primary app is a Next.js PWA.
Weber State University · Ogden, UT · 2008
Computer Science, Multimedia, and Graphic Design, with coursework in C++, Java, Ruby on Rails, and database-backed web applications.
Explore the foundations →Lawn Care · 1994 (Age 14)
Mowed lawns as a teenager, learning early lessons in reliability, hard work, and taking pride in practical service.
Held several volunteer leadership positions within my faith community, providing guidance and support to individuals and families. Responsibilities have included leading large groups, mentoring others, coordinating service efforts, and helping people work toward shared goals.
Volunteered for over a year tutoring struggling readers. During this time I was fortunate to work with some amazing children and helped them improve their literacy skills.
Worked with the Scoutmaster to help the boys in our troop to learn what scouting is all about and ultimately become an outstanding young man.
I served as a missionary out of the country for two years. During this time I had many opportunities to serve and teach people in a different language and culture. I also had the opportunity to lead other missionaries and help them accomplish their goals.