Self-motivated individual with practical experience as a Software Engineer working on a variety of problem spaces. I love working in growth areas and working on products or areas within a product to help drive growth. Customer & product focused with a proven track record of delivering high quality solutions that achieve company or project goals. Proficient knowledge in software development methodologies and the SDLC. My focus is on backend distributed systems with experience building real-time systems. I have a good amount of experience in using Java, Python, Scala, and Golang along with web frameworks. Capable of adapting to new work environments and eager/willing to learn new things. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills. Strong history of successful collaboration across all organization levels. Intuitive, proactive, and able to thrive in ambiguous situations. Very motivated to become the best leader I can be.I also have a strong side interest in finance, stocks, and somewhat blockchain/cryptocurrencies.