Technologies
Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Solidity, C#, SQL, FastAPI, Flask, Node.js, React, Next.js, Redux, Three.js, R3F (React Three Fiber), Vue, Nuxt, Nest.js, Django, GraphQL, Tailwind CSS, Material UI, Expo, Ionic, Capacitor, Shopify

Industries 
Web Development, AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning), Web3 / Blockchain, E-commerce, Insurance Technology (InsurTech), Consulting / Technology Consulting, Medical Technology / HealthTech, Politics & Campaign Technology, Design & User Experience (UX/UI), Software Development / SaaS

Work Experiences 

Redacted Company
Principal
2023 – Present
Powerhouse web development studio focusing on bespoke solutions in PaaS, SaaS, AI, Web3, E-commerce, and Landing Pages.

• Oversee the development and execution of complex client projects across various domains, including AI, Web3, and E-commerce, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.

• Lead the design and architecture of web applications, focusing on scalability, security, and performance optimization.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, guiding them through challenging technical tasks.

• Drive innovation by integrating cutting-edge technologies, such as AI and Web3, into client solutions to meet evolving business needs.

• Build and maintain long-term client relationships, ensuring continuous collaboration and satisfaction with delivered products.

Thiel Fellowship
Created landing page (tthielfellowship.org), custom backend, and admin portal.

• Led the development of a custom backend using FastAPI, hosted on Google Cloud, ensuring secure and scalable operations for the fellowship platform.

• Designed and implemented a landing page for tthielfellowship.org, optimizing for user engagement and application submissions.

• Created an admin portal for fellowship administrators to easily manage applicants, review submissions, and streamline the selection process.

• Coordinated with stakeholders to understand functional requirements, translating them into an intuitive user experience and robust technical solutions.

• Drove the project to completion, taking a leadership role in both frontend and backend development while ensuring smooth client communication.

Shadeform.AI
Landing page development and ongoing brand ambassador and UX support.

• Created an impactful landing page for Shadeform.AI, improving user conversion and engagement with the platform.

• Provided ongoing UX guidance for the platform’s site, focusing on improving usability and optimizing user flows.

• Acted as a brand ambassador, communicating the value proposition of Shadeform.AI to potential customers and stakeholders.

• Worked closely with the design and product teams to ensure the platform’s aesthetics aligned with its overall mission and user expectations.

• Contributed to ongoing product updates, ensuring that user feedback was incorporated into iterative design improvements.

WASTHESTORE
E-commerce platform for Instagram influencer Paige Wassel’s brand.

• Developed a Shopify-integrated backend to enable seamless e-commerce functionality for selling unique home goods.

• Designed and implemented a user-friendly interface for both customers and administrators, improving order management and product listings.

• Created custom features for inventory management, order processing, and customer engagement, enhancing the shopping experience.

• Worked directly with the client, Paige Wassel, to ensure the platform aligned with her branding and marketing strategies.

• Integrated analytics tools to track sales performance, user engagement, and website traffic for continuous business improvement.

Lean Innovation Labs
Provided frontend expertise for a boutique backend dev studio.

• Built a dynamic and visually appealing landing page that effectively communicated the brand’s mission and services.

• Enhanced the user interface of the client’s platform, optimizing for both aesthetics and functionality.

• Collaborated with the backend team to ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.

• Delivered solutions that improved platform performance, resulting in a smoother user experience and higher user retention.

• Provided ongoing consultation and advice to the client on best practices in UI/UX design and frontend technologies.

Stillwater Insurance Co
Automated claims processing and mobile app maintenance.

• Led the development of an automated claim process using RAG and LLM, enabling the system to infer claim details from short user descriptions.

• Managed the ongoing maintenance and updates of the mobile app, ensuring that features were reliable and optimized for user experience.

• Created proof-of-concept (POC) integrations for insurance partners to demonstrate the value of the automated claims solution.

• Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide tailored solutions that aligned with the company’s operational goals.

• Spearheaded the development of new features for the mobile app to improve customer service and engagement.

Flowscript
Consultant for rebuilding an AI platform for custom app creation.

• Rebuilt the Flowscript platform, creating a more intuitive user interface that enabled users to build custom apps from plain language.

• Collaborated with the client to understand their vision and requirements, delivering a solution that met both technical and user experience goals.

• Led the development of backend infrastructure to support the new platform, ensuring scalability and robustness.

• Implemented AI-driven features to enhance the platform’s capabilities, making app creation more accessible and efficient.

• Conducted rigorous testing and quality assurance to ensure platform stability and reliability before launch.

Cannaverse.io
Developed a cannabis distribution platform leveraging digital assets.

• Designed and developed the entire platform, including user-facing interfaces and backend infrastructure, to support the cannabis distribution business.

• Integrated blockchain and digital asset technologies to provide secure, traceable transactions and transparent business operations.

• Led platform revisions and optimization efforts to ensure faster performance, enhanced security, and scalability.

• Worked closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Managed the deployment and maintenance of the platform, ensuring continued functionality and responsiveness.

Other Projects

• Blake Masters for Senate

• Garance Rousseau

• CACI

• Opsloom

Microsoft Corporation
Consultant App Developer, Azure Cloud & AI, Microsoft Consulting Services
2018 – 2023
On-the-ground consultant for Microsoft's key partners, solving unique technical challenges and delivering enterprise-level solutions.

• Provided technical solutions to the CDC, NYPD, Jax Public Schools, LSAT, and Jabil, addressing complex cloud and AI challenges.

• Led and maintained large enterprise codebases, ensuring scalability and stability in mission-critical systems.

• Managed cross-functional teams to drive projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Implemented cloud-based solutions using Azure, enhancing system integration and operational efficiency.

• Delivered technical workshops and training sessions to empower teams to leverage Microsoft technologies effectively.

Tandem Diabetes Care Inc
Software Intern, Software Engineering
2015

• Designed and executed life-critical testing patterns and requirement documents for medical-grade hardware and software.

• Contributed to the development of automated testing systems to ensure high-quality, safe medical products.

• Worked closely with cross-functional teams to define and meet stringent regulatory standards.

• Conducted detailed testing and analysis of software used in life-supporting medical devices.

• Established high standards for quality control and testing in medical software applications.

EDUCATION

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S. Electrical & Computer Engineering | GPA: 3.53/4.0
2013 – 2017

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.Eng. Electrical & Computer Engineering | GPA: 3.87/4.0
2017 – 2018
Focus: Bioengineering, Acoustics, and Magnetic Resonance Engineering