Sizzlefish is an online ecommerce store, selling high quality seafood directly to your doorstep (both a la carte and via subscriptions).I am responsible for maintaining and enhancing the online store and backend systems. My primary focus has been leading the transition to a headless storefront, using Shopify's Hydrogen framework (built on Remix) to decouple the customer-facing storefront from the backend infrastructure.In this role, I've utilized a variety of tools and services, including:* Shopify* Remix & Hydrogen* Typescript* Tailwind* AWS Lambda (for automation & webhooks)* Recharge Subscriptions* Stripe* Shipstation

During my time at ECU, I had the opportunity to work with Rise29, a local program that pairs students with local businesses in need of interns at a discounted rate.In this role, I utilized a variety of technologies to help these companies enhance their online presence and streamline their operations. This included building Shopify-based ecommerce stores, custom Python/Django web applications, Wordpress sites, and implementing/upgrading backend systems using AWS and PostgreSQL.This student development program allowed me to apply the skills I was learning in the classroom to real-world scenarios, while also providing local companies with cost-effective access to emerging tech talent.

As a software engineer intern at Autonomic Solutions, I had the opportunity to work on the company's flagship "Autonomic Computing Platform" web application. This experience provided valuable exposure to enterprise-level software engineering practices, as I was immersed in the development of intelligent automation solutions.My primary focus was on front-end development using Angular, building interactive user interfaces and components. Concurrently, I dedicated significant time to learning Java Spring Boot, integrating the front-end work with the robust backend microservices architecture.Working at Autonomic Solutions was an invaluable experience that allowed me to apply computer science and software engineering principles to a real-world, enterprise-level project. It challenged me to navigate the realities of working on a complex, distributed system, reinforcing the importance of cross-functional collaboration, continuous learning, and rigorous testing and deployment practices.Though Autonomic Solutions is no longer in operation, the skills and expertise I cultivated during this internship have proven instrumental in shaping my development as a well-rounded software engineer.