Hi, I’m Nathan.
I’m a software engineer dividing my time between Asia and the Pacific Northwest. I’ve been building systems for nearly two decades, mostly in infrastructure, distributed systems, and the occasional product. These days I’m available for select consulting and contract work. marley.io
I’m a husband and father of three children, including our youngest daughter, Asami, who passed away in December 2023 from Spinal Muscular Atrophy at seven months old. She taught us more about love and presence than anything else ever has. You can read her story at asamiopal.org.
My family and I eat a plant-based diet, homeschool our kids, and spend as much time outdoors as we can. In addition to my native English, I speak Portuguese, Spanish, some French, some Luxembourgish, and a few others. I like learning languages and will learn whatever is needed wherever we live.
When I’m not working I’m probably hiking somewhere green, foraging for mushrooms, drinking tea, or thinking about sovereignty, privacy, and what kind of world my children will inherit.