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Houston, Tx, Us

Simplifying backend development by handling the generating server code, automatic serialization, and client code generation for Flutter and Dart (CLI) apps. Built Celest’s admin console using FlutterFlow and worked on the pricing and payment UX. Also created a trivia game for the FlutterFlow Conference 2024, leveraging Celest's real-time capabilities. Celest provides managed or self-hosting deployment options.

The Woodlands, Texas, United States

As a versatile software engineer with deep expertise in backend, frontend, and DevOps, I’ve spent my career working across startups and established companies, building scalable solutions and driving product innovation. My experience spans developing backend systems in Dart, TypeScript, Go, and Java, with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) and DevOps (CDK, CI/CD pipelines). I’ve built real-time applications and cloud-based services, from social networks like Grindr to complex API-driven platforms at LibLab and Celest.I have a proven track record in creating robust, scalable solutions—whether that’s rewriting backend systems for performance, designing real-time content APIs, or building mobile apps using Flutter for web, mobile, and desktop. Additionally, I’ve led teams and mentored developers, collaborated closely with customers, and worked on complex challenges such as code generation, personalization engines, and real-time data streaming.At the core of my work is a startup mentality: a commitment to rapid innovation, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. I thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, helping companies leverage cutting-edge technologies to transform their products and systems.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Led the development of Flutter mobile (iOS, Android) and web TeleHealth application Pigeon Health Messenger, focusing on building an intuitive user experience (UX) for patients and healthcare providers. Implemented HIPAA-compliant secure messaging, bridging SMS/MMS to an internal communication suite, and integrated video conferencing. Built and managed a Golang/TypeScript/Dart backend with AWS ECS and gRPC services. Handled deployment to app stores (iOS, Android) and web, ensuring smooth delivery of updates. Leveraged LLMs to summarize conversations for better user interactions.

Austin, Texas, United States

As a Senior Software Engineer at LibLab, I was involved in customer interactions, sales calls, and assisted with recruiting efforts. I built the first iteration of the backend using TypeScript (TSOA, Inversify) and OpenAPI specs to generate client SDKs on the server, shipping the source code to a Dart CLI tool I also developed. I worked on TypeScript Lambdas, AWS API Gateway, and handled DevOps tasks using CDK. Additionally, I traveled to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to collaborate with the EU backend team.

Austin, Texas, United States

Contributed to DocSquad, a popular mobile TeleHealth app with a 4.9 app store rating. Brought on to enhance the mobile app and develop its web version under a unified Flutter codebase. Led efforts on authentication and user management, integrating Azure B2C and SSO with SAML for seamless login experiences. Worked across both frontend (Flutter for Mobile + Web) and backend, contributing to C# .NET services with CosmosDB, as well as Ruby on Rails systems.

Austin, Texas, United States

Played a key role in backend development for Digital Turbine's Android apps, pre-installed via telco contracts. Developed TypeScript Lambdas and stream processing on AWS (provisioned with TypeScript CDK). A major achievement was building a secure content API to pull, refine, and classify news articles and videos, enabling personalized recommendations across DT apps. Improved BigQuery-to-DynamoDB one way sync by calculating deltas, efficiently streaming data for 17M+ devices/hour. Utilized Elasticsearch for fast retrieval and DynamoDB Streams for real-time updates, and contributed to a personalization engine using Python, Docker, PyTorch, and TensorFlow.

New York, New York, United States

Designed and developed an Ad Video/Audio Quality Control application for NBCUniversal's global properties, built on a microservices architecture (AWS Lambdas + Step Functions) integrated with Baton Software (Interra). As the primary engineer responsible for handling deployments, I led the DevOps efforts, using TypeScript CDK to provision AWS infrastructure and managing smooth production releases through a CI/CD pipeline. Emphasized test-driven development (TDD) with 100% test coverage across the application, collaborating with five teams to implement a common framework and migrate all traffic to production.

London Area, United Kingdom

Led the development of HuYu, a Flutter app created in collaboration with Google to showcase Flutter and Firebase. The app lets users scan grocery receipts to earn points for gift cards and vouchers. Built core features like receipt scanning, e-receipt reading, and in-app surveys. Managed data flows and architected backend systems using Firebase Cloud Functions and BigQuery. Integrated social login and ensured security through encryption/decryption, passing strict security audits. Also handled DevOps and deployment processes.

London Area, United Kingdom

Led backend development in Java Spring for Import.io, the leading web data extraction platform. Focused on subscription management and payment systems, including metered billing and third-party payment integration. Collaborated with ML teams and frontend developers to support real-time data extraction and reporting, using Firebase to power live updates in the web app. Built microservices for streaming, workflow/message queueing, and implemented robust logging, monitoring, and a BDD test suite.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Led the complete rewrite of Grindr’s backend from Ruby to Java, often without documentation or source code. Overhauled systems to improve performance and reduce costs, resulting in a 20% user base growth and up to 10x performance improvements. Built infrastructure on AWS using API Gateway, Redis, and Presto for big data analysis. Worked closely with iOS and Android mobile teams to develop APIs that enhanced app performance and user experience. Developed SPAM/abuse detection systems, migrated legacy systems, and introduced Datadog for monitoring. Managed teams in India and Argentina, following SCRUM Agile methodologies, with geo-fenced launches and extensive load/performance testing.