Full-stack engineer with experience in distance learning education tooling, federal government (DoD), tech, and healthcare. Passionate about building scalable, accessible, and secure applications while delivering functional, user-friendly experiences.
Bringing work to life. Full-stack engineering expertise with a strong foundation in frontend development, database architecture, and backend API design. Experienced in React, TypeScript, Node.js, Express.js, and cloud-based deployments using Docker and AWS.
Understand First. A user-centric approach to development—balancing business goals with technical feasibility. Collaborates closely with stakeholders to build solutions that are functional, accessible, and scalable.
Building intuitive and inclusive experiences. Experience in crafting user-friendly interfaces with a focus on accessibility and performance. Advocates for WCAG-compliant designs and enjoys refining UI/UX to enhance usability without sacrificing efficiency.
Reliable, scalable, and secure solutions. Skilled in optimizing CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure management. Experience deploying applications on AWS and securing web applications against vulnerabilities through best practices in authentication, authorization, and data protection.
Well, there's no crystal ball. But I can say for certain that I found my passion - Development, baby ~ I still have room to grow, and I'm excited about that.
Strong design foundations. I begged my parents for a copy of Photoshop when I was 9. Check out some of the cool things I've made since then.
At my core, I’m a problem solver. The most rewarding part of engineering for me is the thrill of cracking a complex puzzle—the aha! moment that makes all the effort worth it. I thrive on tackling unique challenges, whether that means architecting scalable backend systems, optimizing cloud deployments, or refining UI/UX for accessibility and usability.
My work revolves around building functional, reliable, and secure applications that genuinely help people. I love digging into both intricate and deceptively simple problems, uncovering the gaps in existing solutions, and asking "what if?"—then pushing myself to find an answer. With a growing skillset in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, security, and full-stack development, I aim to deliver tools that make work easier, faster, and more intuitive for users.
Beyond coding, I enjoy mentoring when I can, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and continuously improving both products and workflows. Whether working independently or in a team, I find fulfillment in turning complex ideas into elegant, real-world solutions.
Information Technology
Southern New Hampshire University
(2018 - 2021)
Applied Computer Graphics
(Animation, 3D & Digital Design)
California State University, Chico
(2013 - 2015)
