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Sentinel is an open-source, cloud-agnostic, self-hosted Platform-as-a-Service that can easily deploy and manage multiple database-backed applications and update those applications via canary deployments. - Developed custom command line interface using the oclif framework. - Wrote a custom API, which acts as Sentinel’s Control Plane, using Express.js. - Automated provisioning and managing of cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible. - Implemented a multi-tenant… Show more Sentinel is an open-source, cloud-agnostic, self-hosted Platform-as-a-Service that can easily deploy and manage multiple database-backed applications and update those applications via canary deployments. - Developed custom command line interface using the oclif framework. - Wrote a custom API, which acts as Sentinel’s Control Plane, using Express.js. - Automated provisioning and managing of cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible. - Implemented a multi-tenant architecture using containerized applications orchestrated by Docker Swarm Mode. - Incorporated Traefik as a reverse proxy and load balancer, responsible for HTTPS, distributing requests, and splitting traffic between production and canary services. - Integrated monitoring tools Prometheus, Node Exporter, and Grafana. - Collaborated with a remote team of 4 engineers (daily stand-ups and pair-programming). - Presented a live tech talk about Sentinel. - Authored a comprehensive case study about Sentinel. Show less

Developed full-stack projects including: - RequestBin: A database-backed application for receiving and debugging webhooks (Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB). - Cello: A Kanban style collaboration app (Node.js/Express.js, React/Redux, MongoDB).

Richmond, Virginia, United States

- Provided customers with technical support for Niagara AX and N4, Building Automation System frameworks. - Supported and educated customers on their Niagara-related software, hardware, and appliances. - Communicated daily with customers via phone, email, and online meeting services. - Documented customer support cases using Salesforce. - Interfaced with customers in person at meet and greets and conferences. - Detected and documented software bugs found in Niagara. -… Show more - Provided customers with technical support for Niagara AX and N4, Building Automation System frameworks. - Supported and educated customers on their Niagara-related software, hardware, and appliances. - Communicated daily with customers via phone, email, and online meeting services. - Documented customer support cases using Salesforce. - Interfaced with customers in person at meet and greets and conferences. - Detected and documented software bugs found in Niagara. - Aided in upkeep of software and hardware documentation. - Became knowledgeable on BAS systems and the various equipment and communication protocols used in these systems. - Moved to Seattle in Oct. 2013 and continued providing quality customer support while working remotely from home. Show less

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical Engineering, 3.51 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Deans List: Fall 2005, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009 – 2010. National Society of Collegiate Scholars: Fall.

Computer Software Engineering

A multi-year, mastery-based software engineering curriculum, with progression gated by written, project, and live-coding interview-style.