Technology
Building systems—and teams—that make hard things simpler.
I've spent more than a decade as a software engineer and leader, working across web products, startups, and high-growth technology teams. That career shapes how I analyze problems everywhere else.
The throughline
Clarity, ownership, and useful work.
My background spans hands-on software engineering and technical leadership. I've led web development work at companies including Lucid and Mattermost, served in engineering leadership roles at The Skills, and worked as a senior engineer across several technology companies.
Today, I continue that work as a senior software engineer at Tava Health and as the founder of Pega Digital.
The particulars change, but the work keeps teaching the same lesson: understand the real problem, communicate clearly, and build the simplest thing that creates lasting value.
Pega Digital
Practical websites for local businesses.
Pega Digital helps small businesses get professional websites online quickly, without turning the project into a long and expensive ordeal.
“Zach effortlessly combined his technical expertise with strong leadership skills, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.”Professional recommendation
Why it matters here
Technology is part of my perspective—not a separate identity.
It gives me a structured way to evaluate information, explain complexity, and improve the experience around a high-stakes decision.