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/\ Work Experience
Microsoft; Remote, CANovember 2024 - Present
Software Development Engineer
- Added React tests with Jest and TypeScript to improve codebase test coverage
- Optimized web application for accessibility via voice access and screen readers
- Conducted frontend interviews to assess candidate skills and experience
- Localized code for various languages and resolved UI/UX bugs
Ease Inc; Mission Viejo / San Clemente (Remote), CAFebruary 2022 - January 2024
Senior Frontend Developer
- Implemented various frontend JavaScript form logic in Angular with Rxjs and Ngrx
- Added features to a system used around the world with hundreds of thousands of users
- Extended offline detection mechanism to warn users of limited features
- Accelerated JavaScript performance through the use of entities and scroll detection
- Upgraded global language localization system with administrative user interface
- Integrated QR Code Scanning into mobile application
- Adapted application for Microsoft Store on Windows with Electron framework and custom NSI installer
Behavior Frontiers; Torrance, CAApril 2021 - February 2022
Full Stack Web Developer
- Debugged production issues for an application hosted on Heroku and configured deployment hooks
- Tuned PostgreSQL queries via sequelize to maintain performance while maximizing features
- Updated codebase to use latest React & JavaScript features and migrate away from LESS to SASS
- Developed a mobile-friendly web application optimized for tablets and desktop screens
- Incorporated configurable Chart.js graphs into templated progress reporting system
Contract Work; Torrance, CASummer 2018 - March 2021
Full Stack Web Developer
- Mentored and onboarded junior developers to implement mobile application and codebase migration
- Architected backend API for use throughout cross-platform mobile application
- Developed and Published mobile broker chat and portal app with PWA/TWA standard to App Store and Play Store
- Built interfaces using Bootstrap, jQuery, Angular, React, and NativeScript for APIs and other services
- Integrated various services for reoccurring jobs and trigger events using ColdFusion and SQL Server
- Setup AES encryption storage with cipher block chain technology in accordance with OWASP
Robert Half; El Segundo, CASpring & Summer 2017
Workforce Data Analyst
- Created data visualization tools to assess market conditions for a nationwide staffing network
- Streamlined reporting to accelerate decision making in an evolving market
- Used moving averages along with technical analysis to spot trends over time
Localbz.co; Lawndale, CASummer 2016 - Present
Web Consultant
- Developed mobile friendly web applications
- Adapted web technologies like HTML, CSS, php, and JavaScript for small business websites
- Ensured dynamic and responsive design to keep pace with new web technologies
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems; Redondo Beach, CASummer 2015
Pricing Intern
- Aided in pricing a government contract by developing macros to help automate processes
- Supported risk assessment by comparing performance data to prior estimates
- Priced estimates for negotiated contracts, follow-on orders, etc. in accordance with the FAR
Forest Lawn Scout Reservation; Cedar Glen, CASummer 2012
Golf Director
- Led golf merit badge program by teaching golf, its rules, scoring, and history to boys ages 11-18
- Managed golf course for peak performance, beauty, and safety
- Assisted in managing camp: campfires, games, troop competitions, and more
/\ Education
University of Massachusetts DartmouthDecember 2020
Master of Science, Computer Science
California State University Dominguez HillsDecember 2016
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
/\ Leadership
Toastmasters International; Marina Del Rey, Torrance, Carson, & Los Angeles, CA
- Served as President for Dreambuilders Toastmasters Club2021 - 2023
- Served as Vice President of Public Relations for Dreambuilders Toastmasters Club2018 - 2023
- Served as Secretary for Dreambuilders Toastmasters Club (Competent Communicator)2017-2018
- Served as Vice President of Education for Toastmasters Club2013-2014
- Served as President of Junior Gavel Toastmasters Club2010-2011
Boy Scouts of America; Torrance, CA2006-2017
Assistant Scoutmaster - Eagle Scout
- Scouting for Food - collected canned goods for distribution to underprivileged families
- Pacific Crest Trail Association trail building - built, restored, and improved mountain trail
/\ Achievements
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect AssociateJuly 2024
- AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerJune 2024
- Second Place in Area D2 Toastmasters Table Topics ContestSpring 2020
- Second Place in Area A5 Toastmasters International Speech ContestSpring 2018
- Completed Two Actuarial Exams (Probability & Financial Mathematics)Nov 2013 & Aug 2014
- Achieved the rank of Eagle ScoutOctober 2010
/\ Computer Skills
Highly proficient with JavaScript / nodejs, TypeScript, React, Angular / NativeScript, Electron, Vue, SQL (MS SQL Server, Postgres), noSQL, AWS, Docker, and ssh
Proficient with C / C++ / C#, DigitalOcean, nginx, IIS, batch scripting (.sh, .bat), and Elasticsearch
Books I Enjoy
- Clean Code by Robert C. Martin
- Clean Architecture by Robert C. Martin
- Clean Agile by Robert C. Martin
- Effective C++ by Scott Meyers
- Practical Vim by Drew Neil
- Design Patterns by Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, John Vlissides
- Designing Data-Intensive Applications by Martin Kleppmann
- Distributed Systems by Andrew S. Tanenbaum & Maarten van Steen
- Lean Software Development by Mary & Tom Poppendieck
- Don't Make Me Think by Steve Krug
- The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman
- Sources of Power by Gary Klein
