Optimistic enough to try, skeptical enough to experiment

I build systems for experimentation in messy domains, including home cooking, large-scale agriculture, and human physiology.

Currently I lead research operations at Oura, where my team runs a portfolio of human research studies both internally and together with collaborators around the world. These studies provide data for the next generation of health sensing and enable broader scientific research.

Before Oura, I earned my PhD in Applied Physics at Harvard and co-founded the Science & Cooking course. My fascination with the quantified self movement led me to Fitbit, where I built business intelligence and data science systems. Later, as an early member of Indigo Ag’s Innovation Team, I helped shape the foundation of their carbon credits program. The common theme: how to learn from expert practitioners and build systems that extend their reach.

Outside work, I’m a father of two young kids. You may find me trying a recipe from an unfamiliar cuisine, borrowing a half-dozen books from the local library, or learning new kettlebell skills in my home gym. Being a dad has also inspired new interests in local ecology, city planning, and home construction techniques.

I enjoy hearing from people exploring complex systems in unexpected places.

All opinions are my own and not reflective of Oura or previous employers.