Writing
The book is the long project: turning thought, experience, and ambition into something that can positively affect someone else.
G-501 The story so far
Ideas, rigor, and the long game.
Mathematics, then mechanical engineering, a passed FE exam, five years at civil design firms, a first home, a marriage, and a book. The latest milestones are below, newest first. What I’m doing now
2027
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Early Writing Publish the Book Through ZT, LLC
Complete the manuscript and publish the book through Amazon KDP and this website, turning the project into useful work that can reach and serve readers.
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Jan Licensure Civil PE Exam — Scheduled
Preparing to sit for the Civil Principles and Practice of Engineering exam, an important step toward PE licensure and expanded professional responsibility.
2026
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Present Writing Writing the Book — ZT, LLC
Writing and preparing the book for publication through ZT, LLC, the small Pensacola company I set up to publish it and to hold long-term projects.
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Jul Writing Section I of the Book Completed
Completed the first section of the book, establishing the foundation for the larger manuscript and its eventual publication through ZT, LLC.
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May Education B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Graduated from the University of West Florida with a mechanical engineering degree, strengthening systems thinking, technical rigor, and practical problem-solving.
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Jan Life Married the Love of My Life
Said "I do" to the woman that will forever be my endurance. Fortitudine Vincimus Mrs. Taylor
Engineering path
The FE exam is passed and engineering school is complete. Now I’m gaining qualifying experience as an Engineer Intern and preparing for the Civil PE exam in January 2027.
ZT, LLC
A Pensacola-based single-member company that publishes the book and holds long-term projects and ventures.