In my current role as a Full Stack Developer, I focus on delivering scalable, high-performance web applications while driving key architectural decisions. I maintain a strong foundation in web development fundamentals and integrate cutting-edge technologies where they provide the most value.Current Achievements & Responsibilities:Architectural Leadership: Led decisions that enhance system performance, scalability, and maintainability, ensuring high-quality, efficient code delivery.Web Development Fundamentals: Developed SEO-optimized, high-performance web applications using frameworks like Astro, Wordpress, and Next.js, while adhering to best practices for scalability and security.ElasticSearch & Search Optimization: Created advanced ElasticSearch queries (fuzzy search, multi-match, vector similarity) to improve content discovery within applications.Team Leadership & Mentorship: Provided mentorship to junior developers, driving high standards in code quality and productivity while delegating tasks for efficient project delivery.MonoRepo Migration: Key contributor in migrating to a MonoRepo structure, simplifying development and improving workflow as we prepare for the launch of our flagship mobile app.Cloud Architecture & Database Management: Designed and managed cloud infrastructure using Amazon Web Services (AWS), including Elastic Cloud Compute (EC2) for scalable hosting and RDS for efficient database management. Also implemented Heroku for rapid deployment and staging of applications, ensuring seamless integration with AWS services.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Regularly collaborate with stakeholders and other teams to ensure our technical efforts align with business goals, resulting in high-impact outcomes.

As a highly competent Audio Engineer and Music Producer, I have a proven track record of helping artists realize their musical vision and producing dynamic, exciting mixes. My expertise in using top-of-the-line equipment such as Neve, API, and Heritage Audio preamps, compressors, and equalizers enables me to consistently produce professional-grade audio. I excel at working closely with artists to understand their vision and craft compelling compositions. In addition to producing music, I am experienced in designing soundscapes for film and video game projects, mixing and mastering to contemporary standards, and creating custom sound treatment solutions to optimize recording and rehearsal spaces.

At White Lion Interactive I am responsible for delivering custom WordPress websites that meet the highest standards of quality and performance. With expertise in React, Redux, SQL, and a range of other technologies, I am able to create dynamic, feature-rich websites that exceed client expectations. My responsibilities include developing custom WordPress websites hosted on WPEngine and AWS Lightsail instances, creating and embedding React applications with Redux state management, customizing CircleCI pipelines to ensure successful builds, writing queries to SQL databases and integrating third-party API services, optimizing asset bundles for performance with custom Webpack configurations, and collaborating with project managers, designers, and stakeholders to achieve project goals.I am skilled at communicating effectively with clients to understand their needs and propose software blueprints for completing larger projects, and I am responsible for producing developer documentation for onboarding new hires and team members.

As an experienced Educator with a strong background in teaching programming languages such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Java, I am dedicated to helping my students succeed in the field of software development.I am skilled at designing projects that meet AGILE development criteria, including paired programming, iterative development, and refactoring, and I am adept at providing constructive feedback to students during the testing and development process. In addition, I am committed to pushing students to write maintainable and reusable code and to continually improve their skills. I also incorporate the code.org curriculum, developed by top tech companies such as Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, into my lessons to provide students with a comprehensive and up-to-date education in programming.

- Built a front-end learning management platform using React/Redux- Interact with managers to deliver precise functionality to applications.- Writes interactive and engaging HTML/CSS/Javascript curriculum for the K-12 audience.- Manages the regional team of web development curriculum writers/developers.- Teaches computer science in extracurricular settings and after-school programs.- Develops curriculum for Sonic Pi, a Ruby programming playground taught in the form of music.- Oversees the development and quality control for online educational resources.- Produces high fidelity online video resources through screencasting, audio engineering, and video editing.

- Responsible for instructing computer science to high school level students grades 9th-12th.- Teach students to write computer programs, algorithms and systems design.- Communicating effectively with students at all levels of technological understanding.- Design web applications, animations, and games using HTML, CSS, and Javascript.- Cultivate developer mentally when approaching problem solving and the reflective process.

Manage a caseload of students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans, tracking and monitoring student progress in areas such as IEP goals and objectives, academics, behaviors, specific learning disabilities, transition plans, and behavior interventions.Communicate effectively with administrators, families, and staff to schedule ARD/504 meetings in a timely manner.Facilitate quality discussions about student progress using a holistic approach.Support co-teachers by handling student modifications, grade tracking, and lesson planning for differentiated instruction.Provide tutoring in AP Language, AP Stats, and AP Environmental Science to students who are struggling academically.Lead a study skills course to help students improve their study habits and manage their time effectively.

•Guiding young men on their path to moral, social, and athletic enlightenment. •Teaching fundamentals, philosophy, tactics, and discipline. •Role-modeling positive relationships and teamwork; on and off the court.•Managing and direct basketball community game schedules and events. •Encouraging physical, mental, and interpersonal growth of student athletes. •Instilling self-discipline, creativity, and self-motivation for success beyond basketball.

•Engaging 6-8th-grade students by creating a comfortable learning environment to take academic risks.•Prioritization of multiple work projects, from administrative level to classroom subsystems.•Implementing creative lesson plans that are in alignment with TEKS and National College Board standards.•Role-modeling professional and ethical behavior to low-income at-risk youth.•Organize logical and creative problem-solving strategies to meet deadlines and learning goals.

•Supporting and providing accommodations for students with unique IEPs (Individual Education Plans).•Direct and personal instruction for students learning to read or who are behind grade level. •Leading collaborative and creative social-emotional learning groups (i.e. Anger Management)•Interactive and mobile tutor spanning all core content areas (ELA, Math, Science, & History).

Developing start-up studio as a session player and assistant audio engineer. Recording, mixing and mastering audio projects. Spreading and distributing promotional advertising. Coordinating and working sponsored musical events. Think-tanking and brainstorming for marketing and brand awareness.

Data retrieval and analysis for CALTRANS (California Transportation Authority).Cold calling citizens in the state of California regarding their travel logistics.Data collection and retrieval using CATI (Call Assisted Telephone Interview) Software.Maintained high-performance ratings for all metrics used to rate call associates.

Founding staff member.Effectively communicate with kitchen staff and management to ensure satisfaction and exceed customer expectations.Monitor dining room to ensure optimal guest experiences and even distribution of clients.Routinely cleaned tables, glassware, carpets, counters, floors, storage area, and service refrigerator.