From building houses to building enterprise systems - 20+ years of solving complex problems through elegant engineering solutions
Highlights
Sole architect and developer of an InsureTech platform with 3 applications and 6 APIs
Built distributed systems handling thousands of concurrent users and sensitive financial data
Extensive experience building and integrating with enterprise APIs including Stripe, SendGrid, AWS, and financial services
Track record of transforming complex business requirements into elegant, maintainable systems
Technical Expertise
With two decades of engineering experience I am essentially language-agnostic, and I've developed deep expertise in system architecture and technical leadership. My approach focuses on selecting and mastering the right tools for each challenge, rather than being confined to specific technologies.
System Architecture: Designing and implementing distributed systems for high availability and scale
API Design & Integration: Creating robust APIs and integrating with enterprise services
Security: Implementing secure payment processing and sensitive data handling
Technical Leadership: Guiding initiatives from conception to production deployment
Innovation: Pioneering solutions through systematic research and proof-of-concept development
Emerging Tech: Developing AI-integrated solutions and tooling for enterprise systems
Researching and developing AI-powered software and developer tools at DevShed Labs, with a focus on practical applications of AI and new approaches to working with code and data.
Coder: Developing a robust AI code editor that integrates AI assistance into the software development workflow
CSVX: Developing a new spreadsheet format for working with structured data
Exploring AI integrations and prototyping new tools through ongoing research and development
Senior Engineer
InsureTech Startup -
Led the complete technical development of a custom insurance platform for commercial coverage sharing, serving as the principal architect and developer.
Architected and implemented a comprehensive insurance platform with microservices architecture supporting multiple applications
Built robust infrastructure with comprehensive monitoring systems, ensuring high availability and security compliance
Managed entire development lifecycle including 6,000+ tickets, code reviews, and deployment strategies
Integrated with enterprise services including Stripe, SendGrid, and various Insurance Management Systems
Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Freelance Web Developer
Self-Employed -
Led development of high-traffic websites and complex web applications for diverse clients including biotech companies and financial services firms.
BioTech Platform Migration
Successfully migrated a high-traffic biotech resale platform from Ruby/Rails to an optimized WooCommerce solution.
Integrated complex API systems while maintaining data integrity
Managed migration of thousands of products without service interruption
Implemented performance optimizations for high-traffic scenarios
Financial Services Platforms
Built and maintained subscription-based membership sites in the stock market sector.
Scaled platforms to support 2,000+ concurrent paying members
Implemented secure payment processing systems using Stripe
Designed and optimized database structures for high-volume transactions
Enterprise Solutions
Developed custom themes and plugins for enterprise WordPress sites.
Created custom enterprise websites across many industry sectors
Built custom solutions to meet project requirements
Converted corporate-approved designs to pixel-perfect webpages
Managed system administration for high-traffic sites
Selected Projects
APIs in Go
APIs written in Go as microservices.
Desktop Apps
Desktop apps, written in React and Electron.
PHP Framework
A component-based framework written in PHP with over 80 components.
Additional Information
Self-taught software engineer with 20 years of continuous learning and practical application. Successfully transitioned from construction and auto body industries to building complex financial systems. Demonstrated mastery through architecting and implementing enterprise-scale applications.