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Summary

Full-Stack Software Engineer with a proven record of designing, building, and deploying scalable, high-performance web applications across the full development lifecycle. Expertise in modern JavaScript ecosystems with a strong focus on React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, and API-driven architectures, delivering maintainable systems that emphasize performance, reliability, and user experience.

Highly effective in UI/UX collaboration, responsive design, SEO optimization, and accessibility, ensuring polished, production-ready interfaces across devices. Experienced with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Firebase) and cloud-native deployment workflows using AWS, Azure, Firebase, and Vercel.

Strong background in DevOps and modern engineering workflows, including Git-based version control, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about mentorship and technical leadership, having supported and guided 250+ full-stack developers in professional learning environments.

Actively integrates AI-assisted development into core workflows and product features, including LLM-powered tooling and agent-based systems, with hands-on experience implementing intelligent interfaces and automation in real-world applications.

Technical Projects

DevDork Academy

AI-Powered Learning Management System (LMS) SaaS Platform

Next.js, TypeScript, OpenAI, Sanity CMS, TailwindCSS, ShadCN, Clerk, Stripe, Mux

    • Architected a full-stack LMS SaaS platform with AI-assisted learning, secure video delivery, and subscription-based feature gating using Next.js App Router and Server Actions

    • Implemented authenticated AI tutoring and semantic course search using OpenAI tool-calling agents, with access scoped by subscription tier

    • Built a custom admin and content-authoring experience leveraging the Sanity App SDK, enabling real-time collaborative editing, drag-and-drop course structuring, and end-to-end type-safe workflows

Innerloop

AI-Powered Text & Voice Journal App (Mobile Full-Stack) 

React Native, TypeScript, OpenAI SDK, Sanity CMS, Clerk, Expo, MCP, Tamagui

    • Architected a cross-platform mobile journaling application with text and voice entry, built on React Native’s modern architecture with native-performance UI components

    • Implemented authenticated, subscription-gated AI reflection and therapeutic chat using OpenAI tool-calling agents that analyze historical journal data and user patterns

    • Designed a mobile-first system with secure authentication, real-time AI streaming responses, and a headless CMS-backed admin workflow for prompts, content, and user insights

    • GitHub Repo

Sound Signal Instruments

AI-Powered E-Commerce Platform with AI Shopping Assistant

Next.js, TypeScript, OpenAI, Vercel AI SDK, TailwindCSS, ShadCN, Clerk, Stripe

    • Architected a full-stack e-commerce platform featuring an AI shopping assistant and AI-driven admin insights, built with Next.js App Router, Server Actions, and modern React patterns

    • Integrated authenticated AI agents using Clerk and AgentKit, enabling user-scoped product search, order tracking, and personalized assistance

    • Implemented secure checkout, webhook-driven order processing, and automated inventory management using Stripe webhooks and Sanity CMS with real-time data updates

Podassi

AI-Powered Podcast Content SaaS

Next.js, TypeScript, OpenAI, Inngest, Convex, CodeRabbit, TailwindCSS, ShadCN, Clerk

    • Engineered a full-stack AI content platform that transforms long-form podcast audio into structured summaries and social-ready assets

    • Orchestrated durable, parallel AI pipelines using Inngest to handle transcription, speaker diarization, content generation, and post-processing with automatic retries

    • Implemented subscription-based feature gating, plan-based usage limits, and real-time UI updates to support scalable creator workflows

Technical Skills

Core Programming & Frameworks: JavaScript (ES6+) • TypeScript • React.js • Next.js • Node.js • Express.js • Angular • Python • HTML5 • CSS3

Databases & Data Handling: MongoDB • PostgreSQL • MySQL • NoSQL • Redis • Firebase • Mongoose • Sequelize (ORM) • Prisma • Database Design & Optimization • Query Optimization

Front-End & UI Development: React.js • Next.js • React Router • Next.js Router • Tailwind CSS • Material UI • Chakra UI • Shadcn UI • Bootstrap • Styled Components • Bulma • Foundation • CSS Grid • Flexbox • Framer Motion • Three.js • SEO Optimization (On-Page / Technical)

Back-End Development: Node.js • Express.js • Python (Flask / FastAPI) C# • .NET • Blazor • Razor Pages • Serverless Functions (AWS Lambda, Vercel) • Microservices Architecture • MVC Pattern • WebSockets • CI/CD Pipelines • Cloud Functions • Caching & Performance Optimization

API Development & IntegrationI: RESTful APIs • GraphQL (Apollo Client / Apollo Server) • JSON • API Design & Integration • Data Fetching (Axios / Fetch) • Authentication & Authorization (JWT, OAuth2) • Mapbox API (Geospatial Data Integration)

Version Control, DevOps & Collaboration: Git • GitHub • GitLab • Docker • Kubernetes • CI/CD Integration (GitHub Actions, CircleCI) • DevOps Workflows • Agile Methodologies • Jira • VS Code • Branching & Merging • Code Reviews • Team Collaboration

UI/UX & Design Collaboration: Figma • Adobe XD • Illustrator • Photoshop • Wireframing • Prototyping • Responsive Design • Accessibility (a11y) • Reusable Component-Based UI • SEO-Friendly UI Design • User Flow Optimization • Design Systems • Lighthouse Auditing

Cloud & Deployment: AWS • Vercel • Netlify • GoDaddy • Firebase • Hostinger • Cloudflare • Cloudinary • Serverless Deployment • Environment Configuration

Professional Experience

Strategic Tech Ventures - Denver, US (Remote)
20232025

Full Stack Engineer

  • Championed the design and development of robust, scalable software solutions leveraging modern full-stack technologies, successfully implementing advanced features and functionality across 10+ custom applications and 3 dynamic websites.

  • Engineered efficient and maintainable software systems utilizing React, Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB, contributing to a 30% improvement in system efficiency metrics through optimized performance and streamlined architecture.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and clients to deliver tailored web applications that consistently exceeded user expectations, leading to a 25% increase in client satisfaction based on post-project feedback and surveys.

  • Implemented responsive front-end interfaces, RESTful APIs, and secure data handling, ensuring high-quality, production-ready applications optimized for scalability and user engagement.

2U/edX Full Stack Coding Bootcamp - (Online)
20212024

Full Stack Developer - Instructional Specialist (Teaching Assistant)

  • Mentored and supported 250+ students across 5 diverse cohorts in the edX Full-Stack Engineering Program, guiding them through assignments, projects, and debugging challenges — driving a 20% improvement in overall student success rates.

  • Collaborated with instructional staff and academic partners from two major universities to refine 24 course module objectives, develop engaging instructional content, and provide over 300 hours of direct student support, resulting in a 10% increase in weekly satisfaction feedback and stronger KPI performance among staff.

  • Delivered detailed, constructive feedback on student coding projects built with JavaScript, React, SQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, enabling rapid skill development and improved comprehension of front-end, back-end, and database concepts.

  • Fostered a collaborative, growth-oriented learning environment emphasizing clean, maintainable code, Git best practices, and industry-standard workflows.

TeqTank - Denver, US (Remote)
20222023

Software Developer

  • Implemented and maintained client-facing features and internal tools using Angular, TypeScript, and Microsoft Azure, enabling efficient tracking of millions in weekly client revenue and enhancing operational performance and scalability.

  • Revamped the internal software platform’s UI architecture using Bootstrap and custom CSS, modernizing and streamlining the UI/UX design system. This initiative eliminated 10,000+ lines of redundant code and achieved a 15% reduction in page load times.

  • Designed and delivered full-stack web development initiatives using .NET, Blazor, Razor Pages, and C#, resulting in a 20% improvement in system performance for new features and a 10% reduction in bug-related issues across both back-office and SPA environments.

  • Partnered with product and QA teams to ensure adherence to coding standards, testing best practices, and deployment reliability in agile sprint cycles.

Perfectly Posh - Salt Lake City, US (Remote)
20222022

Software Developer

  • Developed 16+ interactive data visualizations for the internal consultant portal using React.js and PHP, resulting in a 25% improvement in system functionality, performance, and user experience.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to build and deploy 25+ internal and customer-facing features integrating React with Salesforce, driving a 10% increase in quarterly revenue through improved usability and efficiency.

  • Conducted comprehensive peer code reviews to enforce coding standards, test coverage, and best practices, increasing successful integrations by 20% and enhancing overall code quality and maintainability in production.

  • Partnered with QA and DevOps teams to ensure smooth CI/CD deployments, efficient testing, and minimal regression issues.

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine - Provo, US (Hybrid)
20212022

Full Stack Developer

  • Engineered a full-stack decentralized research platform using React, Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB, featuring user authentication, file/image handling, real-time messaging, and user connections — delivering a scalable, secure, and high-performing application tailored to the Research Department’s workflow.

  • Architected and integrated RESTful APIs for seamless data exchange and system scalability, optimizing request handling and improving server response efficiency.

  • Leveraged Adobe XD to streamline the design-to-development pipeline, enabling rapid iteration of React components and achieving a 40% reduction in project-to-production timelines.

  • Collaborated closely with research and IT teams to align UI/UX design, database structure, and application security, ensuring reliable and compliant data management.

Amari Consulting - Park City, US (Remote)
20162017

Web Developer

  • Developed and deployed front-end web solutions for 15+ client websites using WordPress, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6) — achieving a 30% improvement in SEO performance and a 20% boost in user engagement through data-driven optimizations.
  • Led a complete redesign of the Amari company website in Figma, creating over 20 visually captivating UI layouts in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, resulting in a 25% improvement in UI/UX metrics and elevated brand consistency.
  • Implemented responsive design, accessibility (a11y) standards, and on-page SEO best practices, ensuring seamless cross-device experiences and improved Core Web Vitals.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams in design, content, and marketing to align front-end performance, SEO strategy, and user experience goals, contributing to higher client satisfaction and retention rates.

Education

University of Utah - Full-Stack Engineering Coding Bootcamp
20202021

Grade A+

  • Asked to join Instructional Staff with 2U/edX after graduation - Served 3 years as Teaching Assistant/Student Mentor 
The Iron Yard - Frontend Engineering Coding Bootcamp
20162017

Grade A+

  • Tech Opportunity Scholarship Recipient - Issued by Katherine G. Johnson Fund
University of Utah - M.M. Percussion Performance
20082010

GPA 4.0 /4.0

  • Teaching Assistantship & Scholarship Recipient - Issued by Department of Music
  • Team USA In-State Tuition Athlete (USOPC): Issued by US Speedskating and US Olympic Committee - Utah Olympic Oval in Kearns, UT
University of Wyoming - B.A. in Music Performance
20032007

GPA 3.9 /4.0

  • Music Performance Audition Scholarship Recipient - Issued by College of Arts and Sciences