Developed the foundation of a new AI application aimed at guiding potential learners on their educational future. Worked closely with product and engineering teams to gather requirements, created technical documentation and diagrams, implemented engineering best practices, constructed a data ingestion pipeline, developed the initial POC, and provided mentorship to junior developers.

This was a short-term contract to assist this early education technology company with meeting a critical, and imminent, security audit. Within a day of starting I was doing impactful work and contributed greatly to the success of the audit.

I had a long and broad ranging career at ZipRecruiter, from DevOps and cloud infrastructure engineering to product development. Over the years I mentored junior engineers, was a release manager, wrote documentation and functional specifications, gathered requirements and communicated changes. I introduced automated builds, tooling to increase visibility into our systems, and helped the company migrate away from a monolithic code base to microservices.

When I first joined ZipRecruiter, which was then a small startup, I promptly optimized the codebase and revamped processes to improve release reliability and production environment stability. In the first half of my tenure, my focus was on boosting developer productivity by introducing essential processes and tools that facilitated company growth.

In the latter half of my tenure, my role evolved to encompass active collaboration with product teams, engaging in an agile workflow that included sprints, retrospectives, and daily stand-up meetings. I worked closely with product managers and stakeholders to complete high-impact projects on strict deadlines.

At Rent.com I embraced a multitude of roles including Backend Developer, Architect, Manager, Scrum Master, DevOps Product Owner, Hiring Manager, Release Manager, and Frontend Developer.

My responsibilities at Rent.com were both diverse and dynamic. I actively engaged in the research and integration of new technologies, the construction of software infrastructure to facilitate efficient coding practices, and mentoring colleagues. I was adept at multitasking and dedicated to documentation, writing unit tests, crafting essential tools, and meticulously profiling and optimizing the site. Additionally, my contributions extended to writing a substantial amount of code.

At this ad network I embarked on a journey in an unfamiliar corporate environment. Fortunately, I had the guidance of a visionary engineering director who recognized my untapped potential. This invaluable mentorship paved the way for rapid growth as I seamlessly adapted my extensive coding expertise and freelancing background to this new setting. As time progressed, I emerged as one of the most impactful developers and effective managers within the organization.

At this stock photography company, I served as one of two developers responsible for managing custom built servers containing terabytes of videos and images. My responsibilities included handling OS and software updates, improving the website by adding features and enhancing efficiency, and assisting the marketing and sales teams in meeting their goals.

I independently developed an online collaboration tool equipped with live whiteboards, chat, and file sharing features for a London-based startup. The development process involved multiple trips to London to collaborate and ideate with the design team. Notably, during the tool's development, I pioneered an AJAX-like technique, years before AJAX became a widely recognized term in the industry.

Excelled in delivering end-to-end web solutions for a wide array of businesses both domestically and internationally. As a one-stop solution provider, I successfully navigated all stages of project life cycle, from conceptualization and architecture design to implementation and final delivery. I distinguished myself through the creation of high-quality software and an ability to uncover and fulfill unanticipated needs of my clients, thereby providing them a strong online presence. My comprehensive suite of services, backed by my adeptness in multiple technologies, positioned numerous small and medium sized businesses for success in the digital age.

Built software solutions primarily aimed at providing crucial mapping services for government entities and non-profit organizations. I spearheaded both backend and frontend development, delivering websites that facilitated greater transparency and engagement within the environmental activism sphere. Additionally, I played a key role in contract negotiation and drafting. While the company was heavily involved in data collection and processing, my primary focus was on creating effective software tools and ensuring a seamless user experience, thus empowering communities with accessible information.