In Brief
Senior software engineer with product and design expertise. Extensive experience with front-end web, mobile app, back-end, cloud, AI, UX, and more.
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
2011-2015
BSc, New Media Interactive Development
Minor: Free and Open Source Culture
3.75 Cumulative GPA
(magna cum laude)
Skills
- HTML / CSS / JavaScript
- React / React Native / Expo
- TypeScript / Node.js / Next.js
- Canvas / SVG / Animation
- AI tools (Claude, Cursor, etc)
- PHP / Python (Flask, Django)
- MongoDB / SQL
- AWS / Cloud Engineering
- Continuous Integration
- Git (CLI) / Bash shell
- Photography & Video
- Adobe Photoshop
- Atlassian Suite
- Agile Development Process
- Windows / macOS / Linux
Projects
Android Messages Desktop
Desktop App
Personal
Cross-platform wrapper for Messages for web, a Google service to send and receive text messages on a personal computer. Using the Electron framework, the program enhances Google's mirroring service by adding additional functionality and enabling innate features from desktop operating systems.
Car Insurance Telematics
Smartphone App
Professional
Front-end mobile application to monitor customers' driving behavior, enabling them to earn savings with the insurer. The app also allows users to track their progress over time, see detailed historical data, and monitor amounts saved. The app records data by communicating with third-party hardware from multiple vendors, as well as multiple first- and third-party back-ends.
Experience
Senior Software Engineer II — EF Education First
January 2020-Present
Cambridge, MA
Build and maintain business-critical software stack encompassing database, API, and clients. Work includes approved side projects, leading teams, supporting both customers external staff, and internal staff, and collaborating across domains. Core technologies include React with Next.js, React Native with Expo, Node.js with TypeScript, MongoDB, Apollo GraphQL, AWS and others.
Software Engineer — Local IQ (ThriveHive)
March 2018-December 2019
Boston, MA
Enhance and extend core product: A suite of applications comprising an online presence management solution. Work includes approved side projects, shared "on-call" responsibilities, and supporting internal product users employed in technical and non-technical domains. Technologies regularly employed include Knockout.js, WordPress, Vue.js, Kubernetes, various AWS Products, and others.
Engineer, Experience Technology — Publicis Sapient
July 2015-March 2018
Boston, MA
Develop mobile and web applications, websites, and other interactive experiences in a variety of contexts, leveraging best practices of technology choice, software architecture, and agility. Work covers a medley of exigencies, with an emphasis on client-focused delivery. Technologies regularly employed include React Native, Angular, Node.js, MongoDB, Arduino, and others.
Front-End Engineer — Brand Networks
June-August 2013, June-August 2014, (Internship)
Rochester, NY
Implement client-specified software, including feature and improvements involving user-facing front-ends. Translation from design comps to full functionality, back-end data modeling, unit testing, and more. Integration with technologies including Amazon ECS, CDNs, Git deployments, Memcache, and the MVC design pattern.
Porter — Spitzer Chevrolet
June 2012-August 2012
Macedonia, OH
Provide pre-purchase vehicle service for customers and assistance for vehicle mechanic service technicians. Includes lot presentation, preparation of vehicles for customer delivery, preparation and maintenance of service work areas, and coordination between customers, office staff, and service technicians.
Web Designer/Developer — College Activities Board
October 2012-March 2015
Rochester, NY
Maintain and update the website for RIT's CAB, which connects students to events and activities on campus. Improve internal administration system. Collaborate with managers, artists, and other staff members. Create additional websites commissioned by the Center for Campus Life.
Customer Service — Georgio's Pizza
June-August 2011
Akron, OH
Primary delivery driver with additional responsibilities of counter service and food preparation. Includes preparation of pizza, chicken, and appetizers.
Customer Service — Kentucky Fried Chicken
June 2009-March 2011
Cleveland, OH
Primary counter service with occasional drive-thru and associate training responsibilities. Includes preparation and presentation of food and custodial maintenance of all restaurant areas.
Web Designer/Developer — Firestone High School
September 2007-May 2011
Akron, OH
Create an all-new website for Firestone, a public high school in Akron, Ohio. Transfer all existing information from old site and reformat for optimal display. Update site with pertinent information for staff, students, and parents.
Honors:
GCCIS Dean's List
RIT Presidential Scholarship
CoolTech Challenge Winner (2008, 2010)
University of Rochester IT Award
Extracurricular:
IGM Teaching Assistant
IGM Grader
IGM Independent Study
MAGIC Independent Study
Student Government Finance Committee
Hobbies & Interests:
Computer Hardware
Gaming
Weight Lifting/Fitness
Cooking
Automotive
Skateboarding
—References Available Upon Request—
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