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Web Applications and Pages

Back end logic for applications, create database schemas, queries, bots and spiders.

Off-Road Racing Projects

  • Layout - 2005 Hilltoppers M.C. Desert Scrambles - Oct. 30th, 2005 (Very High Priority!) DONE! Working on 2006 race. Done!
  • Race - 2005 Score International Baja 1000 - Nov. 17 - 20, 2005
    • Prep race bike and pre-runner - Need to completely tear down pre-runner (bad suspension)
    • Pre-run two weeks in advance
    • DONE! …. nothing like playing dodge the trophy truck in the middle of the night.

  • Race - 2006 Score International Baja 1000 - Possible Ironman (solo)Not this year.
  • AMA District 37 Off-road racing - Desert, Enduro, and Grand Prix (Vintage, 250, and Vet) Series
    • Need to rebuild blown motor in 2000 CR 250. DONE!
    • Re-Gear and Tune 1974 MR 175. DONE!
    • Tune 1979 Husky 390 - issues with carb - Fuel starvation at WOT
    • Maintain 2003 CRF 450

Construction Projects

  • Restore/rebuild/repair commercial building at the orange circle and move business in. (SOLD 2017)
  • Restore 1908 Craftsman Bungalow (SOLD 2016)
  • Restore 1882 Victorian
  • Trailer at River - Park Moabi
    • Set up forms and pour cement for driveway.
    • Build awning.
  • Cabin in the Holy Jim / Trabuco Creek area of the Cleveland National Forest
    • Complete Rebuild of cabin from ground up - Project started in 2002
      • Replace with new footing including earthquake reinforcements. Done
      • Replace with new floor joist with treated redwood. Done
      • Replace sub floor with treated 5/8 plywood - Finish coat with oil base. Done
      • Replace exterior and interior wall framing with pressure treated lumber. Done
      • Draw plans for new framing for roof including loft. Done
      • Finish roof framing(Done) and sheet roof and walls. Done
      • Finish redwood siding, trim, and doors.


Development of Various Mechanical Functions and Inventions

State certified Journeyman Tool and Die Maker that has worked in short run manufacturing, production manufacturing, job-shop, and prototype development. Even though I've moved on to be a business owner in another industry, I consider metalworking and engineering my one and only trade that I love to test against the numerous technological ideas I've designed.

  • Working on traffic updating system & control, using solar powered road studs as active transponders dubbed "SPARKDots"
    • Create scaled robots to perform autonomous travel utilizing road studs and current "cruise control" technology for the piloting speed control test
    • Focus on ideas for implementation into future technology possibly slated for advanced commuting alternatives of conventional methods. Objective is to create a highly controlled and redundant traffic system that is interactive to all aspects of ground transportation and managing devices.
    • Test power consumption and RFID transmission ranges for the SPARK (send ping and return known) system. Intention is to limit and control frequency transmission area between SPARKDots
    • Lots more work to do

Continue Education

  • Attended Fullerton, Cypress, Santa Ana, and West LA College from 1995 - Current
  • Back at Santa Ana College.

Cabin Fire Prep

  • Rebuild pumps and fix supply lines.
  • Repair 5000 gal water tank.
  • Get elevation changes to each tank and figure pressure drop for friction and elevation.
  • Set up standpipe at 5000gal tank with 1 1/2 fitting for tenders and trucks.
  • Set up a base station and relay.
  • Check on wind sock at heliport.