Tech, Tools, and Tinkering: Dispatches From The Mind Of An Easily Distracted Engineer

Hey there — I’m Leo!

I wear a few hats, but at the core, I’m a Systems Engineer and Team Lead who enjoys solving real-world problems through tech. Right now, I head up a department where I guide a group of talented engineers and testers working on everything from automated testing to complex systems delivery. Think aviation tech, messaging systems, weather data, voice communications and more — we build, test, and make sure it all runs smoothly.

My journey started in engineering, but I’ve always been drawn to the bigger picture: helping people do their best work, aligning teams with business goals, and making systems (both technical and human) more effective. I spend a good chunk of my time making sure my teams have what they need to succeed — whether that’s tools, direction, or just someone to bounce ideas off of.

Outside of work… I have way too many hobbies. I’ve been trying to learn guitar for years (progress is slow but steady!), recently picked up the piano, and occasionally get lost in a game of Magic: The Gathering. But honestly, the thing that takes up most of my free time is just going online and tinkering with whatever piece of tech catches my eye.

Right now, I’m on a bit of a spree using GitHub Copilot to prototype every random idea I’ve noted down over the years. It’s like having an always-on coding buddy — and it’s making all those “maybe someday” projects feel way more doable.

This site is my little corner of the web — a space to share ideas, experiments, and things I’m working on. Thanks for dropping by!