The Lōkahi Journey

A Better Way, Born on the Shop Floor

My journey as a systems architect didn't start in a typical tech office; it began with sawdust and spreadsheets on the floor of a custom manufacturing business. As the Director of Manufacturing Automation, I saw firsthand the daily operational chaos that held back a team of talented craftsmen. Faced with a patchwork of paperwork and disconnected systems, I knew there had to be a better way.

Because generic, off-the-shelf software couldn't handle our nuanced workflow, I went back to first principles. My process started on the shop floor, but my analysis encompassed the entire project lifecycle. I mapped every step from the initial sales inquiry through manufacturing and final customer delivery. From that deep analysis, I architected a comprehensive operational hub from scratch—a single source of truth that connected every step of our process. The transformation was immediate: errors plummeted, production time decreased, and for the first time, we had true clarity and control over the entire business.

The Founder's Edge

In addition to my work as an architect, I founded and scaled Koality Woods, a global manufacturing business. This experience of building a company from zero—managing everything from raw material sourcing and international logistics to B2B sales and P&L ownership—gave me a unique commercial acumen.

This "Founder's Edge" is my key differentiator. It ingrained in me an owner's mentality and a relentless focus on business outcomes. I don't just build technology for its own sake; I build it to solve real-world problems and drive tangible growth.