Senior Software Engineer
I design, build, and deploy full-stack systems, fault-tolerant infrastructure, and AI-assisted tools that automate and outperform. From Lightning-powered payments to cloud-native architectures, I focus on impact, efficiency, and continuous delivery in real-world environments.
If you need someone who ships fast, solves hard problems, and builds for scale then I'm your guy.
Technical Skills
Core technical competencies spanning full-stack development, cloud infrastructure, and emerging technologies.
Full-Stack Development
Expert in modern web frameworks, API design, and database architecture across multiple languages and platforms.
DevOps & CI/CD
Advanced automation with Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab, and comprehensive cloud deployment strategies.
Cloud Architecture
Scalable cloud solutions across AWS and Azure, specializing in IaaS, PaaS, and serverless architectures.
Lightning Network
Pioneered Bitcoin Lightning payment integrations, achieving 10x performance improvements over traditional payment systems.
Database Engineering
Advanced proficiency in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite with focus on optimization and scalability.
Process Automation
Systematic workflow optimization through intelligent automation, reducing costs and improving quality metrics.
Distributed Systems
Fault-tolerant architectures using Kubernetes, Kafka, Akka, Hadoop, Spark, and ElasticSearch for high-scale applications.
AI Integration
Leveraging AI-powered tools to accelerate development cycles, enhance decision-making, and maintain competitive advantage.
Professional Skills
Leadership qualities and interpersonal abilities that drive team success and project excellence.
Strategic Problem-Solving
Data-driven approach to complex challenges, transforming constraints into innovative, high-impact solutions.
Time Management
Proven ability to prioritize effectively, meet aggressive deadlines, and deliver results with minimal oversight.
Technical Communication
Translating complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, from executives to engineers, with clarity and precision.
Adaptability
Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments with a proactive mindset toward change and innovation.
Team Collaboration
Building trust across diverse teams, fostering open communication, and aligning stakeholders toward unified objectives.
Technical Leadership
Leading cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and driving projects from conception through delivery.
Employment Benefits
Core requirements for consideration. Open to discussion if most criteria are met.
Fully Remote
100% remote work environment with flexible location
Competitive Compensation
Market-rate salary aligned with experience and impact
Flexible Schedule
Adaptable working hours to optimize productivity
Comprehensive Benefits
Medical and dental insurance coverage
Professional Experience
Work history highlighting key roles, responsibilities, and technologies utilized.
T. Rowe Price
Backend Developer
- ▹Developed and maintained backend services to support marketing systems, ensuring high performance and scalability.
- ▹Built RESTful APIs to enable seamless communication between front-end and back-end systems.
- ▹Integrated with AWS services to manage cloud-based infrastructure, leveraging tools like S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, ECS, EC2, SQS, and SNS.
- ▹Containerized applications using Docker to streamline development and deployment processes.
- ▹Automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab to ensure efficient code integration, testing, and deployment workflows.
- ▹Optimized database queries and back-end logic to improve system efficiency and reduce latency.
- ▹Wrote robust and maintainable code in Java, TypeScript, and Node.js, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
- ▹Participated in code reviews, sprint planning, and agile development processes to ensure timely delivery of features and fixes.
Technologies:AWS, Bash, Docker, Gitlab, Java, Javascript, Node.js, React, TypeScript
Kemper
DevOps Engineer
- ▹Implemented and maintained enterprise-wide CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth and efficient deployment processes across multiple teams.
- ▹Administered source control systems, including GitLab, and integrated automated workflows to enhance version control and collaboration.
- ▹Managed Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications using Docker, ensuring high availability and scalability for production systems.
- ▹Developed and maintained Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates using AWS CloudFormation for provisioning cloud resources.
- ▹Authored and optimized Jenkins pipelines using Groovy and Bash to support automated build and deployment processes.
- ▹Provided on-call support for production systems, troubleshooting and resolving critical incidents to maintain uptime and reliability.
- ▹Responded to and resolved ServiceNow support tickets related to infrastructure, automation, and application deployments.
- ▹Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve DevOps practices and promote a culture of automation and reliability.
- ▹Wrote Python scripts to automate repetitive tasks and streamline operational processes.
Technologies:AWS, Bash, CloudFormation, Docker, Gitlab, Groovy, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Python
Quality Consulting Inc.
Senior Tech Lead
Senior Software Engineer
- ▹Provided consulting services to clients, delivering regular updates on project status, proposals, and addressing technical challenges to ensure alignment with client goals.
- ▹Researched, designed, and implemented software systems tailored to meet diverse client requirements across various industries.
- ▹Collaborated with cross-functional and external teams to deliver high-quality solutions for complex development projects.
- ▹Led small teams during core development phases, managing timelines, task prioritization, and code quality to ensure project success.
- ▹Developed full-stack applications, focusing on scalable and maintainable web solutions for both large-scale enterprise systems and smaller, targeted projects.
- ▹Contributed to development efforts for high-profile clients, including John Deere, Pioneer, and American Enterprise, delivering robust and innovative software solutions.
- ▹Implemented cloud-based solutions using AWS and Azure, optimizing system performance and scalability.
- ▹Automated deployment pipelines and development workflows using Docker, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
- ▹Mentored junior consultants, providing guidance on software development best practices, coding standards, and career growth.
- ▹Optimized and managed databases, including SQL Server and PostgreSQL, to support reliable data storage and retrieval for client applications.
Technologies:AWS, Azure, Azure DevOps, C#, Docker, Javascript, Jenkins, PostgreSQL, PowerShell, SQL Server, Scala
Banno
Part-Time Software Engineer
- ▹Developed and maintained backend services for mobile applications that performed real-time financial monitoring and reporting.
- ▹Diagnosed and fixed defects in custom web scrapers to improve data accuracy and reliability.
- ▹Implemented bank-specific money transfer functionality in mobile applications, adhering to strict compliance and security requirements.
- ▹Collaborated with full-time engineers to build and enhance large-scale distributed financial systems, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.
- ▹Leveraged Scala and Akka to build reactive, scalable, and high-performance backend components.
- ▹Mentored new interns, providing guidance on functional programming concepts, paradigms, and best practices.
- ▹Optimized and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Git to streamline development workflows.
- ▹Contributed to technical design discussions and code reviews to ensure high code quality and maintainability.
Technologies:AWS, Akka, Docker, Git, Jenkins, Markup Templates, Scala
Education
Academic Foundation
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science