Inspired.
Driven.

A self-taught programmer striving for excellence.

My Skills

Programming Languages

Typescript
Javascript
C#
Java
Python
SQL
HTML
CSS

Frameworks

Next.js
React
Vue
.NET Core
Django
Spring Boot
React Native

Databases

PostgreSQL
AWS DynamoDB
Firestore

Tools

AWS
AWS CDK
Git
GitHub
Linux
DataGrip
VSCode
Docker
JIRA
JSON Schema
Figma
Asana
EntityFramework
Supabase
Prisma

My Work

  • Sonica
    Jun 2023 — Present
    Founder.
    Lead Engineer.
    Designer.

    Building tools for music educators

    I am leading this project to simplify workflows for music educators.

    Details
    • Building a web-based suite of tools for music schools and teachers to manage their students using Next.js and Supabase.
    • Managing database schemas and migrations using Prisma.
    • Designing UI and UX in Figma.
    • Managing tasks in Asana.
    • Leading and mentoring junior engineers.
    • Develop and implement business strategy.
  • HelloMoon
    Aug 2022 — May 2023
    Software Engineer.

    Blockchain data infrastructure for Solana

    I worked with a team of developers to deliver data solutions as the premier data provider on the Solana blockchain.

    Details
    • Built solutions for real-time blockchain data pipelines with minimum latency and cost-effectiveness by using event-driven design with AWS Lambda, AWS SQS, AWS DynamoDB, AWS API Gateway, AWS RDS, AWS Cognito, and other AWS services.
    • Leveraged AWS CDK to design, build and iterate on software architecture with rapid deployment with GitHub Actions CI.
    • Worked with data engineers to design schemas to represent aggregate blockchain data.
    • Created internal tools to automate documentation, SQL generation, and SDK generation using Typescript.
    • Implemented unit and integration testing strategies.
    • Improved web application performance by upwards of 50% by refactoring blockchain data visualizer from SVG to rasterized images, server-side rendering techniques, and caching.
    • Gathered product requirements, created design specs, and effectively responded to changes in scope/timelines by collaborating with business partners.
    • Built ad-hoc solutions for business partners.
    • Collaborated with a team of developers by practicing Agile methodology to confidently plan and deliver on deadlines.
    • Implemented OAuth 2.0 authentication flow.
  • LiveMusicProject
    Jan 2022 — Aug 2022
    Volunteer Full Stack Developer.

    Curated classical music concerts in the PNW and beyond

    I volunteered in a team of 3 to design, build, and implement a web application to curate classical music events.

    Details
    • Built new web features in Python and Javascript with Django and React.
    • Implemented automation testing strategy for React using Jest.
    • Worked with GeoIP and PostGIS to represent geographic data for concert event locations.
    • Designed and built web user interface for admin data entry.
    • Worked asynchronously with a team of developers leveraging Git and Slack to deliver clear, concise code reviews, documentations, and new feature discussions.
  • Bluestem Brands
    Sept 2015 — Jan 2016
    Backend Software Engineering Intern.

    E-Commerce backend development

    I built and tested software for backend infrastructure using Java and Spring Boot.

    Details
    • Built and maintained backend features in Java using Spring Framework.
    • Built real-time configuration using Apache ZooKeeper.
    • Developed a microservice in Java to automate telecommunications with Telesign.