About Me

Experienced tech leader with a proven track record in architecting and delivering complex software solutions across various industries. Specializing in cloud technologies, enterprise platforms, and agile methodologies. Passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve business challenges and drive innovation.

Citizenship Status: Natural born citizen
Clearance: Public Trust (active), Secret (expired)

Technical Expertise

Languages & Frameworks

JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Node.js
Python
Next.js
GraphQL
REST
Angular
C#
Ruby
PHP
React Native
Vue.js
Electron

Cloud & Platforms

AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
GCP
Azure
Serverless
Vercel
Cloudflare
Lambda
Heroku
DigitalOcean

Databases

SQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
MySQL
Redis
DynamoDB
Elasticsearch
Aurora
CosmoDB
Firebase

Tools & Concepts

Git
CI/CD
Agile
RESTful APIs
Microservices
Jenkins
SDLC
Terraform
CircleCI
Kafka
Webpack
Babel
Jest
Cypress

Security & Compliance

OAuth
HTTPS/TLS
SSO
SAML
HIPAA
GDPR
ISO-27001
Zero-Trust
Okta
Auth0
JWT
OWASP

Professional Experience & Projects

Staff Engineer

U.S. Census, Reveal Global | Dec 2023 - Present | Fulton, MD

Projects

AIES Survey ETL Processing System

Key Achievements:

  • Architected a serverless observability platform capable of routing ~100,000 GB of data daily.
  • Created methods to process titled data using highly complex and subindustry-tailed rulesets.
  • Organized ICs across multiple teams toward a common goal with moving targets and objectives.

Technology

AWS GovCloud
Lambda
SQL
Node
TypeScript
Python
Okta
React
RDS/Aurora
Jenkins

Principal Engineer & VP, Engineering

Tetra Insights | Oct 2021 - Feb 2023 | Boulder, CO

Projects

Enterprise Qualitative Research Platform

Key Achievements:

  • Defined and managed objectives, schedules, architecture, and ML/AI strategy as a technical project manager.
  • Controlled budgets and oversaw software, cloud, and QA engineering.
  • Architected enterprise platform with multitenancy, global replication, data residency, encryption, audit logs, and zero-trust SSO access into a go-to-market product. ISO-27001 certified.
  • Utilized Google Cloud, Vercel Enterprise, and Cloudflare to run a combination of at-edge web apps and Kubernetes-powered server applications, all connected through Zero Trust and a headless CMS.
  • Leveraged a custom-tailored agile/swarm SDLC method, resulting in 2x faster time to market and 3x improvement in team efficiency.
  • Acted as a people manager responsible for career growth and performance evaluations.
  • Orchestrated Tetra's enterprise research platform rewrite, overseeing software, cloud, and QA engineering, tech stack architecture, ML/AI, and budget management.
  • Engineered ISO-27001 certified platform featuring multitenancy, global replication, and zero-trust SSO.
  • Utilized GCP, Vercel, and Cloudflare to deploy edge apps and Kubernetes-powered services.
  • Doubled time to market and tripled team efficiency with a custom agile/swarm methodology.

Technology

React
Next.js
Strapi
TypeScript
AWS
GCP
Auth0
Okta
SAML/SSO
Algolia
Typesense
AssemblyAI
Sass
MUI
Figma
Kubernetes
Vercel
Cloudflare

Principal Engineer & VP, Engineering Delivery

Bytelion | Feb 2020 - Sep 2021 | Hunt Valley, MD

Projects

Doctor-Patient Care App

Key Achievements:

  • Developed app running FHIR, HealthKit, CouchDB, and Kubernetes.
  • Recognized at Apple's 2021 WWDC keynote.

Technology

iOS
React Native
FHIR
HealthKit
CouchDB
Kubernetes

Head of Engineering

Fixt | Dec 2018 - Jan 2020 | Baltimore, MD

Projects

Operational Efficiency Improvement

Key Achievements:

  • Enhanced operational efficiency by 30% annually through data-driven interventions, coaching, and workforce skill maturation.
  • Automated high human touch points and reduced CX staffing by 18%.
  • Managed engineering on Fixt's platform for operational planning, vendor management, procurement, budgeting, & professional growth.

Technology

React
Ruby on Rails
GraphQL
Postgres

Agile Architect for Global B2B

Pandora Jewelry | Mar 2018 - Jan 2019 | Baltimore, MD

Projects

Global B2B E-commerce Platform

Key Achievements:

  • Engineering leader for worldwide B2B e-commerce, Azure, Dynamics 365, and Tier-3 Support teams.
  • Oversaw daily operations and project management of the company's most profitable sales channel, which delivered ~$5 billion in yearly revenue across 32 nations and five continents.
  • Global team leader for ~50 professionals across EMEA, APAC, LATAM, and AMER/NA.

Technology

C#
React
Angular
Python
Azure
CosmoDB
Docker
Chatbots

Senior Team Lead

Under Armour | Aug 2016 - Feb 2018 | Baltimore, MD

Projects

Post-Purchase Funnel Technologies Integration

Key Achievements:

  • Led multiple 3-6 person dev teams toward integrating and supporting post-purchase funnel technologies, including Apple Pay, PDP PayPal, and My Account.
  • Devised a self-service online returns microapp, which saved ~$1.5 million annually in prepaid postage.
  • Achieved ~75% churn reduction by improving goal setting, problem resolution, and conflict management.

Technology

Node
React
Elasticsearch
Algolia
AWS
Kubernetes
Docker
Sass
Kafka
Microservices

Senior Tech Lead

Catalyte | Aug 2016 - Feb 2018 | Baltimore, MD

Projects

Backend Platforms and Social Networks

Key Achievements:

  • Oversaw projects of 8-50 engineers each.
  • Mentored engineering teammates in professional and soft skills.

Technology

Python
Java
Javascript
Apache Solr
WordPress

Software Engineer

Philips Healthcare | Sep 2015 - Jul 2016 | Baltimore, MD

Projects

eCareCoordinator Development

Key Achievements:

  • Conducted focus groups with in-house clinicians to gather feedback and insights.
  • Built rapid prototypes for a UI/UX refresh to boost user engagement.

Technology

C#
Typescript
Angular
Salesforce Health Cloud

Full-Stack Engineer

ZeroFOX | Nov 2013 - Aug 2015 | Baltimore, MD

Projects

Enterprise Social Media Cybersecurity Platform

Key Achievements:

  • Autoscaling supervisor for social media firehose consumers - Facebook scale processing.
  • UX-focused engineer for their enterprise social media cybersecurity platform.

Technology

Python
Angular
AWS Lambda
RDS
DynamoDB
S3
WordPress

Technical Cofounder

Random Ally Crowdfunding | Nov 2011 - Oct 2012 | Baltimore, MD

Projects

Innovative Crowdfunding Platform

Key Achievements:

  • Authored a patent application for risk management in an alternative capital marketplace.
  • 2012 Startup Maryland winner.

Technology

PHP
REST
jQuery
MySQL

Consultant

University of Baltimore | Jan 2007 - Oct 2011 | Baltimore, MD

Projects

Web-based Platforms for Local Enterprises

Key Achievements:

  • Developed platforms for online commerce, gastronomy, event coordination, and philanthropic endeavors on behalf of the university.

Technology

Web Development
E-commerce
Event Management

Aviation Electrician's Mate

United States Navy | Sep 2002 - Sep 2006 | Norfolk, VA

Projects

Aircraft Component Diagnostics and Repair

Key Achievements:

  • Honorably discharged combat veteran holding a Secret security clearance.
  • Attended Naval Aviation A & C trade schools on electrical theory, diagnosis, and circuit repair.
  • Performed diagnostics & repair of over 300 separate aircraft components with over 1500 parts repaired across 5600 man hours on microelectronic & electric avionic equipment.

Technology

Microelectronics
Binary
Fortran
Night Vision
Weapons Systems
Classified Platforms

Awards & Accolades

  • Work showcased during Apple's 2021 WWDC keynote on health tech.
  • Technical.ly 2020 RealLIST Engineer - Best of Baltimore.
  • Startup Maryland winner for Random Ally Crowdfunding.

Education

B.S. in Business/Entrepreneurship, University of Baltimore, May 2012

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