About

Hi, I'm Tyler! I’m a New York City-based software engineer and technical mentor, and the founder of From Scratch Code.
I help quietly ambitious software engineers go from feeling stuck and uncertain to feeling confident, calm, and in control of their tools and career.
My background includes work across software, infrastructure, and public systems, including time at AMD and the MTA. That mix shapes how I mentor: practical, technical, and grounded in how systems behave in the real world.
I started this work after burning out in multiple 9-5 jobs. When I was diagnosed as neurodivergent as an adult, I realized I needed a different way of working. One that fit my brain, my values, and my love of building things from scratch.
That energy lives on in Memphis, my open-source Python interpreter written in Rust, along with my writing on meaningful work and building a life that fits.
Elsewhere
- I share notes on what I'm building and experimenting with on LinkedIn.
- I write about meaningful work and neurodivergence at From Scratch Press.
What I Value
Kindness in collaboration: I believe technical growth doesn’t have to come at the cost of emotional safety.
Curious autonomy: I believe real learning comes from getting your hands dirty and making decisions yourself.
Sustainable work: I believe in work that supports your health and your life, not the other way around.
Interested in working together?
If any of this resonates, check out my Mentorship Programs. I'd love to work with you!