A problem solver who doesn't say no to something new! With over 10 years of software engineering experience, I build reliable, user-friendly products for diverse industries. I have a strong track record of adapting to the bleeding edge and delivering effective solutions that address real-world challenges. Whether your platform is web, desktop, or mobile, I can deliver.

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    Full-Stack Engineering
      Mobile Development
        (Expo & React Native)
      Modern Web Frameworks
        (Next & Remix)
      Backend & API Architecture
        (Python: FastAPI, Django, Flask)
      Legacy System Modernization
    AI Research & Engineering
      Proprietary Generative Models
        (Text-to-Image)
      LLM Fine-Tuning & Deployment
      ML Infrastructure & Optimization
    Infrastructure & DevOps
      Distributed Virtualization
        (VMware vSphere @ 20+ Sites)
      Multi-Cloud Architecture
        (AWS, GCP, Azure)
      Enterprise System Administration
        (Advanced Windows Server & AD)
      Complex Network Management

Software Engineer | Studio Management Platform Oct 2023 - Present

• Developing a comprehensive business management dashboard for tattoo studios to manage clients, create PDF invoices, track payments, and showcase artist portfolios.
• Led the conversion of a legacy Angular Ionic application to a modern React Native Expo stack, leveraging Firebase for backend services.

Software Engineer | Gaming and AI Research Company May 2022 - Oct 2023

• As an early innovator in the space, I engineered proprietary AI image generation models years before the technology became widespread.
• Delivered a full-stack platform for gamers featuring user profiles, analytics, and an advanced AI service utilizing custom-trained models, LoRAs, and ControlNets.
• Built and launched a proprietary LLM implementation, fine-tuned for a specific online community.
• Key Tech: Remix Run, React Native, Django, FastAPI, Generative AI Models, LLMs, Tailwind.

Software Engineer | Niche E-commerce Platform Sep 2021 - Sep 2022

• Converted a client's Angular Ionic mobile application for a peer-to-peer marketplace to a modern React Native Expo stack, improving performance and developer experience.
• Utilized the full Firebase suite for all backend functionality.

Software Engineer | Non-profit Feb 2022 - Apr 2022

• Contributed to a project involving Vue, Django, and GraphQL with a focus on ML/LLM implementation.
• Worked with VueX, Composition API, and Options API to build dynamic front-end experiences.

System Administrator / Software Engineer | Public Safety Systems Provider Oct 2018 - Feb 2022

• As a partner with a leading public safety solutions provider, I oversaw critical 911/e911 radio and emergency systems, including cell towers, software, and hardware.
• Managed complex infrastructure, including mission-critical P25 radio systems, WAN/LAN networking (Cisco, HP, Juniper), and a distributed vSphere environment.
• Developed internal software tools using Svelte, React, Python, and R to streamline operations.

Engineer | Specialty Engineer Department, Fortune 500 Jul 2014 - Jul 2018

• Contributed to unique specialty engineering projects (Boeing, SpaceX, Rolls Royce) with a focus on full-stack development and process automation.
• Key Tech: Full Stack Development, Automation, AutoCAD, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, 3d Modeling Automation

Technician Intern | Internet Service Provider (ISP) Apr 2013 - Jun 2013

• Provided technical support and performed system maintenance for server and desktop environments.
• Gained foundational experience in Windows administration, computer repair, and basic scripting

My journey into programming started around age 12 when I wrote my first script for Counter-Strike: Source

And yes, it still exists!