I am currently the wine buyer for the Marriott International in Santa Clara, CA, am an industry veteran, avid wine blogger and have represented restaurants in the capacity as Sommelier with Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence (my wine list at the Marriott Intl. - Santa Clara, CA), WS Best of Award of Excellence (Michelin-starred Chez TJ - Mountain View, CA) and the elusive WS Grand Award (Michelin-starred The Village Pub, Woodside, CA).

I have also volunteered at Auction Napa Valley and been invited to attend Pebble Beach Food and Wine among other notable experiences in the wine industry.