About Me
I'm a Software Engineer and passionate about building software, problem solving and making an impact. My current development focus is building a multi-tenant video processing platform that allows organizations to extract value from their video content through automated transcription and custom model training.
With over 10 years of experience in backend & frontend development, I bring a unique perspective to building sofware systems. I believe we're at a fascinating inflection point where AI can be used in tandem with experince and a good grasp of fundamentals to build better software, creating improvements that will dramatically change how we develop software.
When I'm not coding or experimenting with AI tools, you'll find me coaching football, playing video games, or hanging out with family.
Skills & Expertise
Technical Skills
Programming Languages
TypeScriptJavaScriptPythonPHPGoSQL
Frameworks & Libraries
ReactNext.jsVueSvelteKitFlaskFastAPIReduxLaravelSymfonyNode.js
DevOps & Cloud
AWSDockerCI/CDGit
AI Experience
AI Development
LLM Fine-tuningRAGML PipelinesNLPPredictive ModelingText-to-Speech
AI Tools
ClaudeChatGPTGrokCursorOllamaHugging FaceOpenAI APIWhisper APIn8n
AI-Assisted Development
Prompt EngineeringAI Pair ProgrammingLLM Integration
Experience
Vice President
May 2023 - Present
Dawkins Family Foundation Inc.
- The Dawkins Family Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit that supports underserved youth and families through targeted outreach and community programs. We provide school supplies, holiday assistance, food and basic-needs support, and offer enrichment, mentorship and family services. Partnering with schools, community groups and volunteers, we focus on consistent, accessible programs that build trust and measurable impact.dawkinsfamilyfoundation.org
Full Stack Engineer
Oct 2025 - Present
Ad hoc Research
- Architect and deliver custom enterprise web applications using PHP 8+ and VueJS, leading full stack development initiatives aligned with stakeholder and federal engineering requirements
- Integrate automation and AI assisted development workflows to accelerate delivery, improve testing coverage, and enhance code quality standards
- Design scalable backend services and RESTful APIs in PHP while building reactive, component driven frontends using VueJS and modern JavaScript tooling
- Apply advanced problem solving and systems analysis techniques to reduce technical debt and guide long term application architecture strategy
Full Stack Engineer
May 2021 - April 2025
Dropbox Inc.
- Led AI chatbot rollout to revamp tier-one support, boosting CSAT by 20% and ensuring seamless cookie-less tracking for Chrome compatibility.
- Built full-stack apps driving $MM in revenue, integrating third-party APIs into the Dropbox ecosystem for scalable, user-centric solutions.
- Managed real-time production monitoring and SEV incident response using Sentry, Kibana, and PagerDuty, safeguarding monetization pipelines and A/B testing systems.
- Monitored and optimized system performance to ensure continuous improvements and reduce latency across internal services.
- Implemented API integrations to enhance workflow automation between Dropbox tools and third-party applications.
- Participated in cross-functional collaboration to support internal tooling, infrastructure, and deployment processes.
- Leveraged data insights to identify bottlenecks and proactively recommend solutions for platform efficiency.
Lead Software Development Instructor
Dec 2020 - Dec 2023
ThriveDX
- Instructed students in programming fundamentals remotely, equipping them with the skills necessary to become industry-ready software engineers.
- Developed and delivered practical, real-world curriculum covering full-stack development, problem solving, and professional engineering practices.
- Mentored students through projects and career preparation, providing guidance on code quality, collaboration, and job readiness.
Senior Software Engineer
Jul 2020 - Apr 2021
Service Express
- Developed features for legacy PHP/MSSQL systems and partnered cross-functionally to deliver business-aligned solutions.
- Built a Salesforce-integrated API in Golang to support sales and marketing teams.
Software Engineer
Aug 2017 - Mar 2020
Varsity News Network
- Delivered WordPress-based development across both headless and full CMS implementations, powering content-driven sites and APIs.
- Built JS single-page apps and REST APIs using ReactJS, Angular.js, Silex, Doctrine, Symfony, and Node.js.
- Developed object-oriented PHP applications with Git-based version control and collaborative branching workflows.
- Maintained test coverage and code quality through TDD, BDD, full-stack integration testing, and continuous integration practices.
Frontend Developer
Jul 2018 - Mar 2020
Remote-Learner
- Delivered advanced Moodle and Totara LMS custom solutions, improving user experience and performance for enterprise clients.
- Built dynamic AJAX/jQuery-based UIs to enhance interactivity and accessibility within LMS environments.
Senior Application Developer
Oct 2015 - Aug 2017
US Signal
- Promoted twice from PHP Analyst to Senior Application Developer within two years based on technical performance and impact.
- Architected and maintained enterprise CRM and billing systems using PHP, Zend Framework, PostgreSQL, and Git-based deployment workflows.
- Led performance improvements through SQL optimization and built dynamic reporting systems with PHP and JavaScript.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Technology
Graduated January 2018
Seminole State College of Florida
Magna Cum Laude
Associate in Science, Computer Programming and Analysis
Graduated January 2015
Seminole State College of Florida
Magna Cum Laude
Technical Certifications
- Computer Web Development – Dec 2015
- Information Technology Analysis – Dec 2015
- IT Client Specialist – Dec 2015
- Computer Programming – Dec 2015
- Computer Programming Specialist – Dec 2015
Current Project: Video Processing Platform
Code & Impact
I'm currently building a multi-tenant video processing platform with AI assistance. This meta-project explores how AI tools can be used to build AI systems, documenting the entire process through my blog series.
AI-Assisted DevelopmentMulti-Tenant ArchitectureVideo ProcessingMachine Learning
Read About the Project