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
| Frontend Development | Backend Development | AI / Machine Learning |
|---|---|---|
| ⚛️ Expo & React Native | 🐍 Python (FastAPI, Django, Flask) | 🧠 Generative AI (Text-to-Image, LLMs) |
| 🚀 Next & Remix Run | 🔥 Firebase, Aws, GCP, DO | 🎨 Model Fine-Tuning & Optimization |
| 💚 Vue 3 | ☁️ Cloud Functions & GraphQL | 📈 ML/LLM Infrastructure |
| 💨 Tailwind & Tamagui |
| Cloud & DevOps | Infrastructure & Virtualization | System & Network Administration |
|---|---|---|
| ☁️ Platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure, DigitalOcean | 🖥️ Virtualization: Distributed vSphere @ 20+ sites | 🐧 Linux: Red Hat, Debian, Custom Loaders |
| 🚀 PaaS/CI/CD: Heroku, Vercel, Fly.io | 🏢 On-Prem Hardware: Server & Core Service Management | 🪟 Windows Server: Active Directory, GP, IIS, etc |
| 🖥️ Self-hosting | 🌐 Networking: Firewalls, Switching, VPNs | 🔒 Security: Complex RBAC Implementations |
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