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Key Accomplishments

  • Architected and scaled a cloud-based backend platform that was later acquired by another startup.
  • Played a key role in developing the Universal Shopping Cart platform, which contributed to Rakuten's $1 billion acquisition of Ebates.

Skills

Programming Languages
10
  • 12+ Years: Javascript, HTML, CSS, PHP
  • 4-10+ Years: NodeJS, Node APIs, Typescript, Java, Python, Bash
  • 1+ Years: Ruby, C#, Go/Golang, Lua
Frontend Development
10
  • 4-10+ Years: Angular/AngularJS, React/ReactJS, Handlebars.js, templating, CSS
  • 1-4 Years: Laravel, Vue.js, Next.js, Webpack, Gatsby, Bootstrap, Meteor
Backend Development
10
  • 12+ years: Web APIs (REST, JSON, XML, SOAP), Websockets
  • 4-10+ years: Express.js, Routing, Spring Boot
  • 3+ years: NestJS, Ruby on Rails, Laravel, Vendure
DevOps/Cloud & IT
10
  • 12+ years: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, TLS/SSL, Server Delpoyment & Administration, VMWare/VSphere, Openstack
  • 4-10+ years: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Chef, Capistrano, Puppet
Tools & Technologies
10
  • 12+ years: Apache, nginx, HAProxy, stunnel, Git, Gitlab, Github
  • 4-10+ years: Twilio API, Cloudflare, Shopify, Wordpress, Intellij Idea, Vscode
Database/Caching
8
  • 12+ years: MySQL/MariaDB, SQLite, redis
  • 4-10+ years: MongoDB, DynamoDB, Hazelcast, NoSQL, PostgresSQL, Elastisearch
  • 2+ years: TypeORM
AI & LLMs
8
  • 2+ Years: OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Google Bard, Multi-Modal Development
  • 1+ Years: Gemini, Azure OpenAI

Summary

Highly adaptable IT Professional & Entrepreneur with a passion for building high-impact products and scaling businesses. Proven ability to lead technical teams, drive innovation, and deliver results in fast-paced collaborative environments.

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in IT & full-stack software engineering, leading the development and launch of multiple successful products.
  • 10+ years of entrepreneurial leadership, founding and scaling 1 startup from concept to exit.
  • Proven ability to lead technical teams, drive business outcomes, and adapt to diverse project environments.

Experience

Gener8tor (Association)
20222024

Member & Mentor

  • Mentored and guided fellow entrepreneurs in the gALPHA program.
  • Leveraged strategic frameworks to define business goals and identify growth opportunities for startups.
  • Actively contributed to the gALPHA network, fostering collaboration and supporting the success of fellow entrepreneurs.
Dusty Beetles
20222024

Founder

  • Developed and managed the Frontend and the Backend for e-commerce platform.
  • Built connections, lead product development and MVP testing.
Freelance Projects (Hybrid)
20122022

IT & Project Development

  • Crafted various solutions, including CRM integrations, brand imaging, and content marketing strategies.
  • Led email marketing efforts, collaborating with the marketing team to deploy daily promotions.
Catsy (Remote)
2021

Full-stack Software Engineer

  • Collaborated with the founder to rapidly prototype MVPs, increasing client acquisition.
  • Ensured the quality and functionality of prototypes through rigorous testing.
Artful Home (Hybrid)
20202021

Full-Stack Software Engineer

  • Streamlined workflows by refactoring legacy tools and developing automation scripts.
  • Developed an HTML templating engine, reducing marketing email production time by 90%.
  • Troubleshooted and resolved a critical call center issue, restoring service availability.
Storyscript (Remote)
20192020

Full-Stack Software Engineer

  • Accelerated the development of the Storyscript Runtime by implementing key features.
  • Collaborated with a cross-functional team to ensure the ongoing development of backend components.
Breezy HR (Remote)
20182019

Full-Stack Software Engineer

  • Enhanced platform functionality and reliability by resolving bugs and developing partner integrations.
  • Supported sales efforts by providing technical expertise on client calls.
  • Ensured code quality and security through proactive vulnerability identification.
The Baked Potato Store
20182019

Founder

  • Founded and scaled an online store selling novelty products.
  • Expanded product offerings and secured partnerships with suppliers.
  • Developed automated dropshipping solution reducing 90% of the daily workload.
Two Tap
2018

Advisor

  • Improved platform architecture and functionality by providing industry insights and technical recommendations.
Clause
2017

Full-Stack Software Engineer & Advisor

  • Oversaw the successful acquisition of Automately Cloud.
  • Advised on the development of Clause's Legal Tech platform, optimizing performance and migrating Automately Cloud.
Automately Cloud
20142017

Founder & Lead Architect

  • Founded and architected Automately Core, an open-source backend platform.
  • Developed the frontend, backend, and platform tooling.
  • Grew the platform to over 150 early adopters.
Fatwallet/Ebates
20132017

Software Engineer

  • Scaled the Universal Shopping Cart, streamlining mobile commerce into a unified checkout experience.
  • Developed web automation solutions to improve checkout processes for various merchants.
  • Helped lead PCI compliance initiatives for the software development lifecycle.
QuickStart.me
20122013

Founder & Lead Architect

  • Founded QuickStart.me, developing a web application for business record-keeping and a web-based phone system.
  • Prioritized customer satisfaction through direct collaboration and tailored solutions.
SecTitan
20112013

Lead Architect

  • Provided security testing for public facing web applications.
  • Developed a customizable reverse-proxy solution for web applications.
Bestellen Software, LLC
20112017

Owner & Manager

  • Founded Bestellen Software, LLC during high school, providing IT services to businesses and residents.
  • Developed custom web applications, focusing on streamlined operations and secure data management.
  • Managed cloud infrastructure and maintained physical networks.
School District of Beloit

IT Assistant

  • Worked as an IT assistant helping diagnose printers and other IT related tasks.
GBHTech
20092010

IT Support

  • Managed Windows Server, ESX Servers, Removed Viruses and Installed OSes.
  • Provided direct customer service to over 10+ customers weekly.
  • Repaired computers for residents in the Beloit, Wisconsin area.