Austin, TX · [email protected] · (512) 410-0114 · LinkedIn · GitHub
Skills
Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, Python, PHP, HTML, CSS, Backbone.js, Django, Node.js
Mobile Development: iOS, Android, Cordova, PhoneGap
DevOps & Cloud: Docker, Jenkins, AWS, GCP, Google Cloud Platform, GitHub Actions
Tools & Platforms: Magento, WordPress, JetBrains Suite, Atlassian Suite, Google Analytics, GA/GTM/GAE
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL
Other: SaaS Architecture, Microservices, Agile/Scrum, PCI Compliance, Web Security, CI/CD Pipelines
Experience
Saatva Mattress
Software Engineering Manager
January 2021 – Present
- Led a 24x7 engineering support team managing technical issues across the company’s web application ecosystem and production logistics platform.
- Played a key role in hiring, mentoring, and career development for domestic and international engineering staff.
- Collaborated with the architecture team on proof-of-concept development and solution planning.
- Streamlined the development cycle by optimizing processes and establishing coding standards.
- Evaluated third-party integrations from a support perspective and oversaw post-installation maintenance.
- Managed application integrations with third-party logistics providers.
- Administered organization-wide access to platforms including Google Cloud, JetBrains Suite, GitHub, Google Analytics/GAE/GTM, Atlassian Suite, and more.
Senior Software Developer
March 2018 – December 2020
- Architected and built a large-scale logistics and manufacturing system supporting 150+ independent factories.
- Developed a high-speed order aggregation app providing unified visibility across four separate systems.
- Worked with DevOps to build and scale Docker-based environments for dev and production.
- Introduced and enforced code review and testing standards to improve overall code quality.
- Served as team lead across multiple teams, lending expertise in SaaS and microservice architecture.
- Participated in hiring, including senior management-level recruitment.
- Managed eCommerce architecture to unify product catalog and simplify processes.
NetSpend Corp
Senior Web & Mobile Architect
May 2016 – June 2017
- Led development of a lightweight hybrid mobile app to reduce friction in user adoption and updates.
- Advised leadership and teams on PCI compliance, development processes, and remediation strategies.
- Directed architecture for NetSpend and client-branded mobile applications.
- Designed cloud-based infrastructure and processes for both dev and production environments.
- Improved development velocity by enhancing cross-team collaboration and communication.
- Managed architecture and agile workflows across seven teams (5 local, 2 remote), guiding developers, QA, Scrum Masters, and PMs.
- Hired and mentored all front-end developers, improving team performance and retention.
Key Ingredient
Senior Application Developer
June 2014 – May 2016
- Built custom Magento modules and Django applications to support 2M+ recipes with automated categorization.
- Developed iOS and Android mobile apps integrated with custom hardware products.
- Set up Jenkins CI pipelines and cloud-based storage solutions for automated deployments.
- Managed AWS and GCP infrastructure supporting 500,000+ monthly visitors and analytics reporting.
IntellAgent Benefit Solutions
Founder & CEO
November 2010 – August 2022
- Founded and led a SaaS company providing secure insurance document distribution tools for professionals.
- Built cross-platform native mobile apps using PhoneGap/Cordova for document retrieval.
- Designed and implemented Docker-based deployment processes for secure hosting.
- Developed secure, PHP-based WordPress web services with custom APIs for sensitive data sharing.
- Delivered custom eCommerce and web solutions tailored to client needs.
State of Ohio – Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD)
Senior Mobile Architect
2012 – 2014
- Developed and launched cross-platform iOS/Android mobile apps using PhoneGap/Cordova.
- Built SPAs with Backbone.js, HTML5, CSS3, and supporting JS libraries (Underscore, Zepto).
- Created PHP-based test cases and services to support mobile app development and XML/JSON integrations with MySQL test databases.
