I build and maintain a Java service for DHS/FEMA in AWS GovCloud.Highlights:• Migrated the Java application from in-house servers to AWS GovCloud.• Completed a major refactoring of the codebase to convert the application to Spring Boot.• Design and develop new features for the application, including adding API functionality.• Troubleshoot and fix functional issues and security vulnerabilities.• Provide technical assistance to users and stakeholders.

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Austin Coding Academy is the only locally-owned and operated coding school serving Austin, TX. Built on the principle of accessibility, ACA’s part-time, affordable, in-person classes have served hundreds of people in Austin and continue to produce job-ready software developers.As an ACA instructor, I teach courses in Full-Stack Software Development and Job Search Skills.Courses:• Full-Stack Software Development (Oct 2018 - May 2019)Technologies: Java, Spring MVC, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, React• Job Search Skills for ACA Graduates (Jul 2019 - Aug 2019)• Job Search Skills for ACA Graduates (Sep 2019 - Oct 2019)• Job Search Skills for ACA Graduates (Jan 2020 - Feb 2020)Topics: Resume, Networking, Job Applications, Technical/Coding Interviews, Salary Negotiation

A partnership between Austin Coding Academy and a global technology company, the 8-month Product Design Academy provided training to current employees seeking to transition into Design roles. As Academic Manager, my role involved collaboration with students, instructors, course administrators, and customer stakeholders.Highlights:• Ensured that ACA remained on track with meeting the customer's objectives throughout the 8-month course. Presented regular course updates to executives and stakeholders. Facilitated open and frequent communication between key customer representatives and ACA staff.• Created a classroom culture where feedback was encouraged and students felt comfortable expressing their opinions about the course. Solicited feedback from students regularly.• Built a positive relationship with each student through regular meetings and check-ins. Responded to students' needs throughout the course.• Collaborated with instructional team to develop custom curriculum tailored to meet the customer's goals. Facilitated transition from in-person to online instruction during campus closure due to COVID-19.

Collaborated with a real-estate startup to build and maintain a Java SaaS realtor business tool.

The Code Chica program gives high school girls an opportunity to learn fundamentals of web development and computer programming. Students design and build their own website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Clean Power Research creates business SaaS products for the renewable energy industry. At CPR, I developed features for PowerClerk Interconnect, a service used to onboard solar panels for utility companies across the US.Highlights:• Designed, implemented, and maintained a RESTful API that enables utilities and solar panel installers to integrate with PowerClerk Interconnect.• Created a data reporting system, electronic attachment processing features, and support interface for PowerClerk Interconnect.• Mentored two engineering interns (2014 & 2016), both of whom completed their summer projects and released code to production.

I implemented and released custom software products for major mobile companies, including T-Mobile, Verizon, Rovio, and Telus.Highlights:• Created a mobile web portal accessed by millions of users that features location-based search results, personalized recommendations, and customizable content.• Implemented ETL components for a financial dashboard tool that aggregates sales and advertising data for Rovio's Angry Birds mobile game series.

During my summer internship, I implemented a search engine for Zillow’s online discussion forum.