As a Senior Software Engineer, I excel at collaborating with product teams to create high-quality, value-driven software. I am motivated by challenging technical problems, teamwork, and a clear product vision. I bring my expertise in technical problem solving and a collaborative approach to every project. At the end of the day, I want to build software that is heavily used and creates meaningful impact for the users it serves. I love what I do and that my career as an engineer provides endless opportunities for learning and stretching my capabilities.

Skills

Backend

  • Javascript / Typescript
  • SQL
  • Node / Express
  • REST APIs
  • Relational Databases, PostgreSQL
  • Prisma
  • GraphQL
  • Kafka
  • Typesense
  • ClamAV
  • Twilio

Frontend

  • HTML / CSS
  • SCSS / JSS
  • React
  • Next.js
  • Material UI
  • CSS Frameworks - Tailwind / Bootstrap
  • Webpack

Testing

  • Unit / Integration - Jest
  • E2E - Cypress

Devops

  • AWS / S3 / EC2
  • Kubernetes
  • Jenkins
  • Helm
  • Docker

Tools

  • git / GitHub / GH Actions
  • Logz.io / Rollbar / Hotjar
  • Postman / Thunder
  • DBeaver / Metabase
  • Flagsmith
  • Sendgrid / Mailchimp
  • Contentful / Wordpress / Squarespace
  • Webflow / Shopify
  • Zapier

Design / Product

  • Adobe Suite, Figma, Zeplin
  • Design Systems
  • Responsive Design

Work Experience (5)

Jan 2024 - Aug 2024
Tech Lead
Techstars
 https://techstars.com
Stack: Typescript, Node / Express, React, PostgreSQL, Prisma, Jest, Cypress, Sengrid, Material UI, ClamAV, Kubernetes, Helm, Jenkins
  • Lead a small but mighty team to develop scalable solutions to power the Techstars Accelerator sales pipline
  • Lead the technical design of robust Application Review features like dynamic multi editor forms, malware scanning for file storage, and roles based access / views of application data
  • Worked with Product Owner to translate business needs into scoped deliverables that empowered us to develop iteratively and meet the agressive deadlines of program schedules
  • Contributed to cross team innitiatives and architecture, collaborating with data and salesforce teams to co-author scalable solutions to power the Techstars Network
  • Fostered a collaborative working environment that encouraged growth and development of engineers
  • Defined team SLAs building trust with users / stakeholders and creating piece of mind and quality of work life for engineers
  • Set strong boundaries in and outside my team to cultivate a highly productive environment built on trust and respect
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
Senior Software Engineer
Techstars
 https://techstars.com
Stack: Typescript, Node / Express, React, PostgreSQL, Prisma, Jest, Cypress, Sengrid, Material UI, Elastic Search, Typesense, Kubernetes, Helm, Jenkins
  • Core contributor to application code, shipping features that powered the Techstars Network and enabled Founder success post accelerator program.
  • Owned the technical design and implementation of features like request access onboarding, fundraising round creation, transactional email notifications
  • Became App Dev expert on enterprise data, empowering my team to work more efficiently and with greater confidence when working with enterprise data
  • Adopted, mastered, and educated team on code developed by Staff Engineers and Contractors to be integrated into our codebase with no impact to users
  • Provided technical guidance to Lead Engineer to aid in planning and scoping of work
  • Lead efforts to teach and mentor engineers through pair programming, 1:1s and having a strong voice in and outside of the team
Sep 2019 - Dec 2021
Software Engineer, Full Stack
Techstars
 https://techstars.com
Stack: PostgREST, Contentful, React, Next.js, Material UI
  • Core contributor to the Techstars rebrand and website development
  • Implemented the technical vision of a Contentful powered dynamic page builder using custom Techstars components and content modeling
  • Wrote api powered modules to integrate data driven content into CMS powered marketing site
  • Worked under extreme pressure to deliver a highly visible website rebrand and replatform
  • Translated contractor provided designs into a reusable design system
Jun 2018 - Jun 2019
Associate Instructor
Galvanize / Hack Reactor
 https://galvanize.com
Although this position was exhausting, it was also highly rewarding and fun. I taught a core curriculum of programming, single page applications, server side programming and job market preparedness to students in the Galvanize and Hack Reactor boot camps
  • Delivered lessons on a wide range of topics including Javascript and programming fundnamentals, React component lifecycle, relational database and REST api design
  • Provided personal and professional mentorship to students making significant career and lifestyle changes.
  • Taught by example modeling my personal approach to learning and becoming a self sufficient engineer
Apr 2016 - Aug 2018
Founder / Lead Developer
T&A Creative
 https://tna.digital
Ran a successful boutique creative studio providing branding, art direction, social media, and website development services
  • Oversaw all aspects of running a small business including accounting & payroll, client relationship management, business development, and project execution
  • Built and deployed simple and usable custom CMS powered websites for a wide array of client businesses
  • Built and configured easy to use e-commerce sites for clients to build their online businesses
  • Translated design vision into easily managed, beautiful CMS sites

Projects (1)

Keep The Glow
May 2018 - Mar 2019
 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/couples-relationships-ktg/id1468956722
React Native Expo application for a Relationship Therapist client. Started as my capstone bootcamp project and continued in the form of contract work post graduation.
  • Node / Express / Postgres backend fully built by me
  • Firebase authentication
  • Expo deployment & App Store Registry
  • Worked with client to develop UX still in use today

Education (2)

2008 - 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
 Digital Design
University of Colorado
2018 - 2018
 Full Stack Web Development Immersive
Galvanize

Interests

  • Hiking
  • Eating / Cooking
  • Agatha Christie
  • Gardening
  • Fashion
  • Reading fiction
  • Travel
  • My ancient poodle
  • Attachment styles

References

“Available upon request”