Hello, I'm Stephen, one of the co-founders of Arux Software, based in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. Outside of work, I'm really into sustainable living and environmental conservation, values that shape both my personal and professional life.
Growing up in a suburb heavily reliant on cars, I used to see them as the ultimate symbol of freedom and the best way to get around. However, when I moved to the city, I embraced biking and public transit for most of my transportation needs. As a person with kids and a partner who loves biking, my perspective on cars and their impact on cities completely changed. I now prioritize biking for various trips, no matter the weather. My go-to bike is the Larry vs Harry eBullitt cargo bike, which has replaced many car journeys and significantly shifted my mindset.
In my downtime, when I'm not on my bike, I enjoy outdoor activities like camping, hiking, canoeing, and swimming. I'm also a bit of a foodie, always eager to try new culinary experiences. At home, I've turned my yard into a mix of Minnesota native prairie and a (sometimes) fruitful vegetable garden. We also keep chickens, and with my family's help, I designed and built a chicken coop and treehouse.
My passion for computers goes way back to my childhood, starting with the Apple Macintosh 512k Enhanced. During my teenage years, I built my own computers and delved into web technologies like PHP, HTML, and JavaScript. In college, I took classes to learn Java, the only programming language I didn't teach myself. After founding Arux Software, I continued to expand my skills, teaching myself Ruby and other technologies to create innovative software solutions for our clients.