Rhythm. Storytelling. Strategy. Community

Building community through rhythm, storytelling, and strategy.

Rhythm

The methodology through which people move together

Featured story Driving outcomes through donuts

Delivering donuts each week helped establish a team rhythm 

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Storytelling

The vehicle through which people understand experience

Featured story A Backyard BBQ that Became a Calling

The Van Hiller Rock and Roll Backyard BBQ started as a way to celebrate community and music in our own backyard, but through fate it became a personal cause, a platform, and a story to tell that was much bigger than I would ever imagine. 

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Strategy

The pursuit of meaningful outcomes.

Featured story Growing My Leadership Shadow as a Manager

Leaning into areas far outside my role scope helped me establish how much more I can offer than the tactical role for which I was hired.

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Community

The mechanism through which people organize around shared purpose.

Featured story Why I bothered to create my own 2026 World Cup Tracker

I decided to build my own tracker because (1) it's easy, (2) other trackers either have too much info, or are challenging to use, or both.

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Upcoming events

In the community.

Public gigs and community events.

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Gigs

Upcoming and recent performances

Next gig · Jul 4 2026

Mark Bettencourt and the Aftermath

Private 4th of July Party @ the Elks Club, San Mateo

San Mateo Elk's Lodge (#112)

San Mateo, CA

1:00 PM

Recent gig · Dec 31 2025

Mark Bettencourt and the Aftermath

Florence Bar

Fremont, CA

Recent gig · Dec 13 2025

Mark Bettencourt and the Aftermath

Pioneer Saloon

Woodside, CA

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Next event · July 2026

Third Annual Van Hiller Rock and Roll Backyard BBQ

Welcome to the Third Annual Van Hiller Rock and Roll Backyard BBQ, a lively and impactful fundraising event dedicated to supporting Breakthrough T1D's vital mission. Join us for a spirited day filled with great music, delicious BBQ, and a community united in the fight against type 1 diabetes.

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Latest career highlights

Recent work and roles.

A current professional snapshot from the career archive.

Case studies Roles

Streamlining Clinical Review Through AI

Implemented a third-party AI radiograph review layer to streamline clinical review for dental claims. Rather than replacing clinician judgment or changing core adjudication workflows, the solution added a layer of quality assurance and consistency, allowing clinicians to focus on decisioning rather than administrivia.

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Current role

Delta Dental of California

Group Product Manager

Delta Dental of California

Leading teams across complex and highly regulated claims processing landscape to positive business outcomes.

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Featured media

Books, recordings, and videos.

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Books Discography Videos

Books

Book

The Underachiever - Part 1: Anticipation

Jooles Mueller (AKA 'The Underachiever') is a dot-com burnout and is tired of his blind commitment to productivity. He’s on a collision course with his heart, pushing him towards adventure, while his mind restrains him towards responsibility. But both are telling him to go to Paris. They just may not be one and the same destination.

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Discography

album

Mirror Root

Bletchley Park Project

Listen or download

Videos

Video

Shawn Evans - Waterchild

Shawn Evans

All archives

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Music

Performances, recordings, videos, and music projects.

Gigs

The full public performance history.

Discography

Albums, singles, EPs, and recorded releases.

Videos

Live performances and music-related clips.

Writing

Essays, articles, books, and narrative work.

Product

Case studies, product work, and strategy examples.

Events

Community events, fundraisers, and public gatherings.

Career

Roles, responsibilities, and professional proof points.