Senior Architect currently working on systems architecture with a focus on communicating how Solace can help solve large, modern problems. I also have extensive experience architecting low level embedded features as well as full stack, API and frontend features. Development experience includes applications in a variety of languages and platforms including full stack environments (Spring Boot, Javascript, SQL), high performance backend development (C++), API development (C, Go), cloud technologies, and more (TypeScript, Bash, Python, Perl, Docker/PodMan, Kubernetes [incl. EKS, AKS, GKE], Jenkins, Github Actions, TravisCI, Linux). Expert in Event Driven Architecture. Always looking for new opportunities to learn and grow. In my current role, I help bridge the gap between product and field from an architectural perspective, including communicating how next-generation Event Driven Architecture can help solve real world problems. Responsibilities include supporting Sales Engineering through solution architecture activities, identifying and filling gaps in field knowledge through whitepapers and documentation, reanalyzing legacy positions and improving product offerings through a wholistic approach. Passionate about building culture and community as shown through involvement with Apathy is Boring's RISE program (Cohort 12) building a community project to help build resilient communities, and through professional initiatives such as involvement in the Social and DEI committees at Solace (including being awarded the "Team Spirit" award). Always looking to get involved and improve cultures.Passionate about education and mentorship as shown through various professional undertakings such as running Solace’s Co-op Hackathon, ensuring continued development of junior developers, and through experience with Peer Assisted Study Sessions while a student using innovative teaching tools to help fellow students conquer introductory calculus.Graduated from Carleton University with a Bachelor of Computer Science Honours with High Distinction, Minor in Mathematics, and Senate Medal for outstanding academic achievement.