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Nashville, TN, US

Charleston, South Carolina, US

• Spearheaded conversion of extensive Node.js Express REST API from JavaScript to TypeScript.
• Supported client application development by crafting API endpoints and integrating multiple services including Braintree, Stripe, and Square payment gateways, Twilio SMS client, and SendGrid email service.
• Designed and architected PostgreSQL database schema for high performance. Converted numerous Sequelize ORM queries to direct PostgreSQL queries backed by unit tests, improving performance and reliability of the data.
• Migrated the entire stack's codebase to a Monorepo pattern enabling atomic commits, easier code sharing, and creation of a test environment enabling consistent end-to-end testing.
• Configured and maintained the GitLab Continuous Integration pipeline for the Node.js API and three client apps. Reduced build times for React and Angular projects by over 30%.
• Implemented a new integration testing framework using Postman with Continuous Integration support as well as an OpenAPI/Swagger automated documentation generator.

Franklin, TN, US

Instrumental for the development and implementation of a leading edge Business Intelligence dashboard utilizing React, GraphQL/Apollo Client and AWS Lambda functions. Implemented role management, authentication, and administration pathways using AWS Cognito. Designed reusable components extensively using Google's Material Design Component library..

Nashville, Tennessee, US

• Intensive full-time, 6-month software development bootcamp teaching through individual and team-based projects. Tech Stack: Javascript, HTML, CSS, React.js, C#, SQL, ASP.NET Core MVC.
• Object Oriented Programming fundamentals
• Version control with Git/GitHub
• Learned real-world problem solving and team dynamics taught through group and individual projects
• Using Javascript, React, HTML, CSS and other libraries to build single page applications
• Task Automation with Grunt: Linting with ESLint, module bundling with Browserify and Webpack

Washington, DC, US

• Proficient with identifying opportunities for process improvement and development.
• Compiled top to bottom revision of complex, cross-functional instruction resulting in improved standardization and currency of supply policy across all Navy surface ships.
• Liaised with Subject Matter Experts across multiple lines of effort including management of repair parts, financials, food service operations and retail outlets.

Washington, DC, US

• Supervised a department of 46 personnel through challenging readiness inspections and deployment. Team received numerous accolades for adherence to policy during Supply Management Certification program.
• Administered execution of $5.3M annual procurement and sustainability of materiel to ensure mission readiness.
• Directly monitored and expedited 275 high priority requirements ensuring the overall readiness and availability of crucial ship’s self-defense systems during operational employment.
• Routinely performed in-depth analysis of inputs to various metrics to identify and correct process problems.

Washington, DC, US

• Managed a team of 23 technicians in the completion of 25K preventative maintenance actions with a 98% completion rate on medical equipment valued at $250M, directly supporting patient care.
• Augmented USNS MERCY as Food Service Officer during ship’s activation and provided 65K meals for MERCY’s crew during Rim of the Pacific exercise with exceptionally high sanitation standards. Coordinated transfers of.

Washington, DC, US

• Supervised Quality Assurance function for centralized warehousing and distribution operation with over 700K SKUs.
• Directed timely resolution of 6K supply discrepancies and 2K adjustment vouchers resulting in improved inventory accuracy and fewer denials.
• Oversaw the completion of 93K bare item inspections for Foreign Military Sales program with 99.9% overall accuracy rate and ZERO misshipments of controlled or classified material to unauthorized destinations.

Washington, DC, US

• Maintained strict accountability of $1.2M in cash, blank Treasury checks, and unissued credit cards while maintaining high standards for customer service for benefit of 5,000 personnel.
• Responsible for maintenance and operation of 5 Automated Teller Machines, 20 handheld devices, and 2 servers.
• Lauded by Fleet Examination Group inspection team with overall grade of “Excellent” during surprise audit of Disbursing operation.
• Supervised 58 personnel as Repair Locker Officer in ship’s firefighting duties.

Full Stack Web Development

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration