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Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us

Draper, Ut, Us

Split apart a legacy monolithic application into independent bounded contexts sharing data via Kafka.Optimized developer productivity with custom tooling to run bounded contexts in local Kubernetes clusters (via kind and k3d/k3s) that mimicked the deployed systems.Emphasized deployment and coding strategies that allowed for problems to self-heal.Worked closely with other engineers to understand and apply new concepts.Primarily wrote in Python with Django, Django REST Framework, and Faust.

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

Designed systems using Ruby, Selenium, and Watir for automatically scraping public data from many court websites.Architected a system redesign that would allow for horizontal scalability based on demand.Led and delegated tasks to a team of near-shore workers, providing examples and reviewing work.Wrote code with an emphasis on high quality, maintainability, and performance.

Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Us

Architected and implemented a system using Python, ElasticSearch, RabbitMQ, and PostgreSQL to collect large volumes of publicly available information from social media, forums, and blogs.Mentored junior developers.Developed tutorials and documentation for client-facing RESTful APIs.Maintained legacy system before transitioning users to its replacement.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Designed and taught full-time boot camp courses in web development using C#, MVC, and Entity Framework.Addressed needs of a diverse student population and adapted teaching to meet various learning styles.Rebuilt curriculum to meet accelerated goals based upon employer feedback.Acted as product owner and mentor to guide students through building complex final projects following Scrum methodology.

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Taught intensive 12-week full-time “boot camp” courses in web development and data science using Python, Django, and Pandas.Planned and led crash course workshops introducing new developers to the joy of programming with Python through the use of turtle graphics.Mentored and managed students through the planning and execution of marketable final projects developed in Ruby on Rails and Django.Created online lessons covering a wide variety of topics relating to full stack web development.

Developed full-stack web applications using PHP, ASP, and ColdFusion as a consultant for Offerpop, Color Splash Studio, University of Michigan, and others.Built custom video and networking solutions on embedded systems, including Raspberry Pi and Arduino devices.Consistently completed projects within estimated timeframes.Designed and programmed interactive Konfabulator Widgets for various clients and general public using JavaScript.Recorded and edited professional videos for school and community events.Created WordPress plugins and themes.

Shaker Heights, Oh, Us

Oversaw and mentored programs encouraging and recognizing students to pursue engineering and design, including a high school robotics team.Laid the groundwork for the creation of a schoolwide digital fabrication lab, securing funding and administrative support.Used low-power systems such as Raspberry Pi and Arduino microcontrollers in applications ranging from computer vision to hacking remote control cars.Selected and guided students in the pursuit of intense creative projects, including designing an 18-hole golf course and creating a polished computer game.Created and taught computer science classes for 5th-12th grade girls: Exploring Computer Science with Python and Scratch, Advanced Placement Computer Science with Java, and Post-Advanced Placement Computer Science.Served as a key member of the Technology Review Committee, spearheading major changes including campus-wide wifi and a 1:1 program for students in grades 3-12.Provided technical support for faculty and staff while promoting more technology independence via workshops and community user groups.Presented at educational technology conferences on using the Python programming language as part of an introductory computer science course.

Portage, Mi, Us

Developed, profiled, and optimized .NET web applications written in C#.Enhanced developer tools for automated project building.Transitioned a large codebase from .NET 1.1 to .NET 2.0.Identified and fixed errors in production code.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, Us

Provided technical support and assistance to students in campus computing sites.Designed and led workshops in residence halls to help students maximize their use of technology.Planned and implemented a web-based portal to facilitate residential staff collaboration.

Administered internet hosting services for local businesses.

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Developed custom software in embedded C++ for barcode readers and inventory tracking.Connected databases between mainframe AS/400 and Microsoft Access.

Bachelor’S Degree, Computer Science Engineering

Master’S Degree, Computer Science