Most young girls want to be a veterenarian or teacher. I was that nerd who wanted to build robots. As you can imagine, I was and still am extremely cool.
Growing up in Los Alamos (yes, that Los Alamos), school was a mixed bag. My peers seemed to study effortlessly. I didn’t. Math and science didn’t come naturally, so I assumed I just wasn’t good at them and stopped turning in assignments. I nearly didn’t graduate.
So yes, that childhood robotics dream took a hit.
While my classmates headed off to the Ivy League schools their parents once attended, my parents had degrees from the University of North Dakota. Too cold for me, and robotics wasn’t exactly on the syllabus. I had no academic pedigree and no college prospects. So, I joined the Marine Corps.
I failed out of the military's language school. The Marine Corps, in its infinite wisdom, made me a data scientist.
It turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me.
I found myself in Iraq leading a team of data scientists and SIGINT analysts, writing classified reports, some of which made it to the President’s desk. I loved the work and pushed myself hard to excel. But the rigidity of DoD life didn’t fit my personality. Early mornings and hair regulations were the final straw.
Leaving the military felt like a huge risk. I wasn’t sure I was cut out for school. But I earned my MBA, and now, as I wrap up my PhD in data science, I know I made the right call.
I’ve learned what projects light me up and which ones don’t. I thrive in work that’s impactful, unconventional, and just a little rebellious. I like helping small teams punch above their weight, and if a big player has an idea that genuinely helps the world, I’m in for that too.
Jaxorik is where all my weird skills collide: research, automation, AI, signal analysis, data storytelling, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting. Backed by my PhD-level R&D in data science and real-world experience from classified military projects to Main Street businesses, we help organizations (from small businesses to government agencies) solve real-world problems using tools that actually make sense.
No buzzwords. No black box nonsense. No marketing fluff.
Just sharp analysis, smarter systems, and practical innovation.
Whether it’s automating grunt work, uncovering hidden patterns, or helping underdogs win contracts, we’re here to build smarter systems and leave the nonsense behind.