Technologies 
Ruby, Python, Go, Java, JavaScript (ES6+), C++, SQL, PERL, Scheme (LISP), C#, React/Redux, TypeScript, WebRTC, Node.js, Ruby on Rails, Django, Drupal, Angular 5, Vue.js, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, Sass, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Neo4j, MongoDB, Cassandra, AWS (Amazon Web Services), Heroku, Docker, GitHub Actions, Datadog, CI/CD, Azure DevOps, Apache Solr, Hadoop, Hive, PIG, Sqoop, REST, GraphQL, Stripe, Twilio, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, Android, iOS, Cordova/PhoneGap, Nginx, WebSockets, GIS, D3.js, Tableau

Industries 
Software Development/Engineering, SaaS (Software as a Service), E-commerce/Marketplace Platforms, Healthcare/HealthTech, Cybersecurity/Encryption, Green/Environmental Technologies, Geospatial Technologies/GIS, FinTech (Financial Technology), Education/Academia, Social Media/Analytics, Non-profit Sector

Work Experiences 

Redacted Company 
Senior Software Engineer
August 2023 - Present

• Contributed to bi-weekly Scrum sprints, participated in sprint retrospectives, PR reviews, and technical mentoring of junior engineers.

• Led the development of a Ruby backend with REST/GraphQL API integrations for eBay, Shopify, and five other marketplaces.

• Designed and built greenfield projects including a price recommendation system leveraging modern algorithms and data processing.

• Developed a modern front-end UI using React, TypeScript, Blueprint, and LaunchDarkly to enhance the user experience.

• Managed infrastructure migration from SonicWall VPN to AWS VPC, improving scalability and reliability of the platform.

Senior Software Engineer
Advekit, Remote (WA & ID)
September 2021 - August 2023

• Led the design and development of greenfield projects within a mature monolithic software platform for the mental healthcare industry.

• Integrated third-party services from Stripe, AWS, Twilio, Mailchimp, and HubSpot, improving the platform’s functionality and user engagement.

• Streamlined and optimized EDI batch systems and developed REST APIs for handling large-scale data integration.

• Awarded Employee of the Month in April 2022 for outstanding contribution and dedication to the company's success.

• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to support agile development processes and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality software.

Senior Software Engineer
Quantum-Safe Encryption as a Service, Remote (Tacoma, WA)
October 2020 - January 2021

• Designed and built a new SaaS product prototype enabling client-side encryption for HTML forms, including file uploads.

• Extended and refactored a legacy PHP platform into a modern React application using TypeScript, MobX, and ChakraUI.

• Led the integration of secure JWT authentication for user and data protection across the platform.

• Managed product development and worked directly with a team of Canadian developers in a Scrum environment.

• Delivered high-quality solutions under tight deadlines while maintaining a strong focus on security and encryption standards.

Software Architect / Fullstack Developer
Self-employed, Green Circular Economy, Remote (CA & WA)
July 2019 - August 2020

• Architected and developed scalable web applications for managing large datasets in the recycling and sustainability sectors.

• Built a URL validation system that handled over 500,000 URLs with recursive redirects and error tracking.

• Partnered with Google Engineers to optimize APIs for Google Smart Home integration, improving performance and scalability.

• Developed and deployed an interactive reporting system that helped stakeholders analyze raw materials and recycling options regionally.

• Utilized AWS, EC2, Google Apps Script, React, and Ruby on Rails to create modern, cloud-based solutions.

Principal Software Architect
Geosite.IO, Palo Alto, CA
June 2018 - April 2019

• Designed and developed the core platform for Geosite, a SaaS product focused on satellite imagery planning and analysis.

• Integrated advanced GIS technologies, including imagery APIs, to deliver real-time collaboration tools for cross-functional teams.

• Developed a custom Tile Map Service caching solution, resulting in significant cost savings by reducing API calls.

• Worked closely with the CEO to create investor demos, helping secure funding from Y Combinator and other VCs.

• Led the integration of React/Redux for front-end development, improving the performance and user interface of the application.

Software Architect & Fullstack Developer
DevJoi & ValdezM.com, West Coast, US
Nov 2016 - April 2018

• Architected and built a SaaS marketing platform for Amazon sellers, handling thousands of clients using ES6, TypeScript, Rails, and PostgreSQL.

• Designed and implemented microservices architecture for scalability and performance, using Redis, MongoDB, and Sidekiq.

• Deployed a custom email server and managed in-house VPN/Firewall systems to ensure secure communication for clients.

• Created and deployed a complex ad traffic analytics platform from the ground up, integrating multiple social media APIs.

• Managed a team and made the first hire to scale the front-end development team.

Freelance Software/Web/Mobile Developer
ValdezM.com, Seattle, WA & San Francisco, CA
2012 - Nov 2016

• Migrated and optimized the backend of a high-traffic iOS app (Zither), shifting from a Parse server to a standalone service.

• Developed custom e-commerce APIs, including payment gateway integrations and product analytics solutions for several clients.

• Built web scraping systems using Java and Python to collect and process large datasets for e-commerce and analytics platforms.

• Designed responsive websites and mobile applications, including a low-latency audio streaming solution for Android.

• Led projects for several startups, providing full-stack development solutions with an emphasis on performance and scalability.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
University of Washington, 2010

• National Science Foundation scholarship recipient

• Graduate studies in Algorithms and Computer Science Education