Technologies:
Go, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, dbt, TypeScript, React, Redux, FeathersJS, AWS Step Functions, Python, AWS Kinesis, Lambda Functions, Aurora MySQL, Elasticsearch, Kibana, C#, .NET Core, Kafka, Avro, Node.js, Docker, Kubernetes, SQL, IBM WebSphere, Multi-threading, Delphi

Industries:
E-commerce, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning, Fintech (Financial Technology), Healthtech, IoT (Internet of Things), Cybersecurity, Big Data and Analytics

Work Experience

Redacted Company 
Founder
Nov 2022 - Present 

• Founded and currently leading the development of app, a next-generation platform. 

• Manage product roadmap, user feedback, and iterate on features to ensure user satisfaction and business growth.

• Lead a small cross-functional team, overseeing product development, marketing strategies, and operations.

• Build and maintain relationships with potential partners, investors, and industry stakeholders.

• Continuously evaluate the tech landscape to ensure Heydai leverages the latest tools, technologies, and trends.

Senior Data Engineer
Scoir, Inc. — Feb 2022 - Oct 2022 

• Led the end-to-end design and implementation of data pipelines for processing large datasets related to higher education and student admissions.

• Drove the integration of machine learning models into data workflows, enabling predictive insights for client-facing applications.

• Managed cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to ensure seamless data operations and storage using BigQuery, Cloud Functions, and Pub/Sub.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve system performance and scalability for data processing.

• Automated key ML Ops tasks, reducing the time spent on model deployment and scaling by 40%.

Tech Lead
Scoir, Inc. — Nov 2020 - Feb 2022 

• Served as interim engineering manager and technical lead, guiding the Data & Account Management product team in delivering critical product features.

• Oversaw the architecture, development, and implementation of core product features, ensuring alignment with business goals.

• Mentored junior engineers, helping to build a high-performing team focused on delivering quality solutions.

• Coordinated with product managers to define technical requirements and prioritize features.

• Enhanced system reliability and optimized existing workflows, resulting in a 30% improvement in data processing efficiency.

Data Engineer
Scoir, Inc. — Jun 2020 - Nov 2020 

• Designed and implemented a proof-of-concept system for streaming MongoDB data to BigQuery, improving data availability for analytics and machine learning tasks.

• Utilized Go, Google Cloud Pub/Sub, and Cloud Functions to build a scalable and fault-tolerant streaming architecture.

• Implemented ETL processes and dbt for data transformation, improving the quality and consistency of data pipelines.

• Collaborated with data scientists to ensure data was prepared and pre-processed for model training and performance analysis.

• Improved data pipeline processing times by 25% by optimizing query performance and introducing parallelism.

Senior Software Engineer
Picwell — Feb 2019 - Jun 2020 

• Led the design and implementation of a real-time web application used by insurance clients to manage client onboarding and machine learning pipeline orchestration.

• Designed and deployed a serverless data streaming warehouse, leveraging Python, AWS Kinesis, and Lambda for scalable data processing.

• Implemented data analytics features using Elasticsearch and Kibana, enabling clients to visualize and explore their data in real time.

• Integrated AWS Step Functions for orchestration of complex workflows, reducing manual intervention and increasing operational efficiency.

• Collaborated with UX/UI teams to design user-friendly interfaces for managing data and workflows, improving client satisfaction.

Senior Software Engineer
eMoney Advisor — Sep 2018 - Feb 2019 

• Co-led efforts to build a horizontally scalable financial data aggregation platform to handle high-volume transactions for financial advisors.

• Designed and implemented Kafka-based messaging systems to ensure reliable, real-time data integration across the platform.

• Developed microservices using .NET Core and Node.js, streamlining deployment processes and enhancing platform performance.

• Implemented a robust API layer using RESTful services and integrated with various third-party financial data providers.

• Led troubleshooting and performance optimization efforts, achieving a 40% improvement in platform throughput and stability.

Software Engineer
eMoney Advisor — Jun 2015 - Sep 2018 

• Led the development of major features for the financial data aggregation platform, focusing on scalability, reliability, and security.

• Utilized C#, .NET, and SQL Server to build and maintain backend services, ensuring the platform could handle large-scale data processing.

• Worked closely with business analysts to gather requirements and ensure alignment between technical capabilities and client needs.

• Introduced multi-threading and immutable objects, improving code maintainability and reducing errors.

• Collaborated with the QA team to build automated testing frameworks, reducing manual testing overhead by 30%.

Software Developer
CrafTech Computer Solutions, Inc. — Jun 2013 - Jun 2015 

• Developed and maintained features for in-house accounting and inventory management software, improving company operations and efficiency.

• Designed and optimized SQL queries to ensure fast and reliable reporting within the inventory system.

• Collaborated with senior developers to troubleshoot software issues and implement software improvements.

• Built network operation dashboards to monitor system performance, reducing downtime and improving operational reliability.

• Assisted in data migration projects to modernize legacy systems and improve long-term scalability.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of Delaware — Sep 2013 - Dec 2013 

• Assisted in teaching undergraduate computer science courses, providing support in lectures and lab sessions.

• Helped students understand complex concepts, troubleshoot coding problems, and prepare for exams.

• Graded assignments and provided feedback to students on their work, contributing to their academic success.

• Assisted in the development of course materials, including lecture slides and coding examples.

• Provided guidance during office hours, ensuring students had a deep understanding of course content.

Education

University of Delaware
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science — 2011 - 2015