nick Bencriscutto

I grew up in West Texas, where the open landscape gave me an early sense of scale, perspective, and possibility. My family wasn’t in farming or ranching—we ran an auto salvage business. That environment shaped me in a different way: I learned how things come apart, how they go back together, and how to make something useful out of what others might overlook. That’s where my interest in cars, engineering, and problem-solving really started.

That mindset has stayed with me, even as the tools have changed. What began with mechanical work and modifications has expanded into software, automation, and emerging technologies like electric vehicles and 3D printing. Whether I’m working on a system, a car, or a piece of wood, I’m always thinking the same way: how does this work, and how can it work better?

My path into a career wasn’t traditional. I didn’t follow a straight line, and I didn’t rush it. But that gave me something valuable—resilience, adaptability, and a habit of figuring things out when there isn’t a clear answer. Over time, I built a career in quality assurance and automation, working on complex systems where reliability matters. I’ve contributed to improving processes, building tools, and helping teams catch problems before they become real ones.

Outside of work, I’m just as driven to build. I spend time woodworking—designing and creating things like cedar planters and small functional pieces—where precision and craftsmanship matter just as much as creativity. I’m also constantly experimenting, whether that’s with 3D printing custom parts, improving systems around me, or finding better ways to do everyday tasks. I enjoy working with my hands just as much as I do working with code.

My first job was on a construction site at 12 years old, and that experience stuck with me. It taught me to respect the process of building something from the ground up—and that lesson carries through everything I do today.

At the core, I live by a simple idea: learn and make. Learn how things work. Make them better. Repeat. It’s how I approach my work, my projects, and the way I move forward in life.