HUSBAND. DAD. ENGINEER. LEADER. SONGWRITER.

A few different sides.
All still me.

Hunter wearing a hiking backpack beside a forest lake

Hi, I’m Hunter.

I’m a technology engineer and leader with a background in software engineering, a teacher who enjoys helping things click, and a songwriter who sometimes finds the right words through music.

I’m also a husband and dad in eastern Idaho. My wife, Shayla, and our two children are at the center of my life. I can get just as excited about a project as a weekend in the mountains—or an idea for a song that won’t leave me alone.

I want to do work I’m proud of and have time for the people I love. Both matter to me.

THE WAY I WORK

Understand the problem.
Look after the people.

The engineer in me

I like understanding how things work, where they break down, and what would make them better. Software engineering gave me a foundation in building, testing, and thinking through how different parts fit together.

My work has grown across software, digital products, enterprise technology, and now robotics and industrial automation. I bring that technical perspective to project delivery and operations, connecting people, plans, and the practical details needed to move work forward.

The leader I try to be

Leadership, to me, is service. I want people to know what’s expected, feel comfortable raising a concern, and have the support to do good work. Clear standards and genuine care belong together.

I listen, coach, share credit, and make room for honest feedback. I’ve introduced retrospectives even where teams weren’t following Scrum, because looking back and making a useful adjustment is valuable in any kind of work. A result matters, and so does how we treat each other getting there.

The teacher alongside both

I teach Software Engineering at Brigham Young University–Idaho. It keeps me close to the questions people ask when they’re learning something new, and allows me to mentor the generation.

I enjoy helping someone move from following instructions to understanding why something works. Whether I’m teaching a class or mentoring a teammate, I want to help people build their own judgment and confidence.

See the work behind the experience ↗

Hunter, Shayla, and their two children together beside a waterfall — My favorite people to explore with.

Hunter and his daughter smiling in life jackets out on the water — A little time on the water together.

THE REST OF MY WORLD

People. Music.
A little wonder.

Family & faith

Being present for my family matters more to me than a title. I want to make memories, keep our traditions alive, laugh together, and be someone my family can count on. “Same team” is a phrase I come back to: listen, protect each other’s dignity, and make things right when we get them wrong.

My faith in Jesus Christ and membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shape how I try to live—with honesty, kindness, service, and a willingness to try again. I’m still learning how to put those beliefs into practice.

Music & storytelling

I write lyrics to make sense of what I’m feeling and say things that can be hard to put into an ordinary conversation. Some songs are about hope or faith. Others are about love, a difficult day, or something I want my family to remember.

I use AI music tools to help bring those words to life. Serenim is a creative project name I use for some of that work. The words and the reason behind a song matter to me, and I want to be honest about the tools involved.

I also write down memories and lessons for my family. I want them to know more than what I did for work—I want them to know what mattered to me.

More about the music ↗

Adventure & imagination

Camping, hiking, and exploring mountain roads are some of my favorite ways to spend a weekend. Give me trees, a quieter spot, and somewhere to hang a hammock.

Harry Potter is my all-time favorite series, and it carries a lot of history for me. When I was younger, my oldest brother and I would go to the book releases together. It was something we shared, and those memories are part of why it still means so much to me.

The Stormlight Archive is my favorite Brandon Sanderson series—another world I love getting lost in. There’s room in my life for practical engineering and a little magic. Sometimes an adventure is outside; sometimes it starts with a story.

A MOMENT I WANT TO KEEP

The ferry.
The fireworks.
All of us together.

At the end of a family trip to Florida, we watched the Magic Kingdom fireworks from the top deck of a ferry. After days of rides and shows, we finally slowed down together. None of us wanted the trip to end.

That quiet ride is one of the moments I keep coming back to. I love making things and doing meaningful work, but I also want to leave room for evenings like that.

NO PITCH REQUIRED

Something
in common?

Have something interesting you’re building, a story to share, or a song that stayed with you? I’d love to hear about it. If you’d like help with a project or a song written for someone you love, let’s talk.

Say hello

A few different sides.All still me.

Understand the problem.Look after the people.