He received a Master of Architecture from the University at Buffalo. He was awarded the AIA School Gold Medal, the Certificate of Merit in the research of Architecture, and collaborated on the Grow Home - the 2nd place winner of the Department of Energy’s international Solar Decathlon Competition(2015). He also practices independently and has been recognized by the Illuminating Engineering Society of New York City for his work on Perspective Counts in the Revealing Shadows exhibition(honorable mention 2011), and the International Interior Design Exhibition for his work on BLOK for Ashwood design (winner 2014). With professional experience in construction, working with DIOINNO, CannonDesign, the Rockland County Planning Department, and various contractors, he helps realize design ideas into built works.