Music
Every sequence begins with listening—finding the moments, rhythms, and emotions worth bringing to life.
Beyond Work
Curiosity doesn’t clock out.
The creativity, technology, and community behind the Gandor Family Light Show—and a few of the other things that keep me learning.
See What Lights Me Up
The Gandor Family Light Show
Part art project. Part engineering challenge. Completely joyful.
What began as a family holiday tradition grew into an elaborate, music-synchronized production shared with our neighborhood and a much larger online community.
Building a show means choosing the music, designing every sequence, programming the technology, solving the inevitable surprises, and refining hundreds of small details until the whole experience clicks.
It’s a very different canvas from pharmaceutical marketing, but it draws on many of the same instincts: understand the audience, connect creativity with technology, experiment thoughtfully, and make complexity feel simple.
Pixels
Thousands of individual decisions combine into a single experience that feels effortless from the street.
Technology
Controllers, networks, power, software, and automation turn an ambitious idea into a dependable production.
Community
The best part is watching neighbors, families, and an online audience experience it together.
A Few More Dimensions
The experiences that shape how I see the world.
Private Pilot
Aviation rewards preparation, situational awareness, and the ability to keep learning with every flight.
Eagle Scout
Service, resourcefulness, and leadership have been part of my operating system since well before my career.
Northwestern Marching Band Alumnus
The purple runs deep—and so does an appreciation for the energy created when every part works in rhythm.
The best ideas often happen when different worlds collide.
Whether I’m leading a team, teaching a class, programming a light sequence, or planning a flight, I’m happiest when there is something meaningful to learn, build, and share.
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