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Senior Software Engineer at Turntable.FM, a startup with a small team of 5. Collaborated on ideation, design, development, and launch of multiple mobile apps in social and gaming sectors. Utilized technologies such as Expo, React, React Native, Swift, SwiftUI, MongoDB, Cloudflare, Cloudflare Workers, and Google Firebase. Currently focused on developing an app enabling children to create visually engaging storybooks by dictating to an AI-driven assistant.

Granite Bay, California, Us

At FullStackLabs, spearheaded development of a procurement optimization platform (React/Redux, Node.js, PostgreSQL) for a leading hospitality firm. Led a 6-person team, providing technical direction and hands-on coding. Successfully launched the product where previous attempts had failed, improving procurement efficiency for the client.

As the CTO and founder of HelixAI, led the launch of a conversation AI platform for hands-free, voice-activated laboratory assistants used in pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic research. Responsibilities included patent and trademark submissions, defining vision, strategy, and product roadmaps, and developing core technology using React/NodeJS and the Alexa skills kit. Engaged directly with Amazon and Amazon Alexa teams, participating in the exclusive Alexa Accelerator program.

Chevy Chase, Md, Us

Revamped WeddingWire's popular iOS app (Swift) for couples and vendors, focusing on clean architecture, automated testing, and rapid release cycles. This contributed to its widespread adoption within the wedding industry.

Led mobile development (iOS/Android) for Treater, a virtual gifting platform, contributing to its successful acquisition by WeddingWire. Collaborated cross-functionally to drive user growth and define product strategy.

Chicago, Us

Managed a cross-functional team in an agile scrum environment to build web applications leveraging RFID technology for real-time patient and resource tracking in hospitals. Optimized team communication and sprint processes through daily standups, planning, and retrospectives.

New York, Ny, Us

Managed all aspects of product development for electronic payment and presentment (EBPP) startup. Responsible for directing and continued development of company’s flagship SAAS web application. Organized team into a fast paced, highly productive agile team and lead daily standups, planning session and team retrospectives. Worked closed with clients, product managers, and management team to define additional product enhancements and to establish timelines and project plans.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Computer Engineering

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