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Tempe, Arizona, United States

Hercules, CA, US

• Senior Software Engineer with expertise in full-stack development of scientific instrumentation software, specializing in digital PCR systems. Currently leading development efforts for Bio-Rad's QX Continuum platform.
• Developing an Angular/Electron-based HMI system for real-time instrument control and monitoring, implementing complex visualizations and hardware interfaces for continuous-flow digital PCR analysis
• Engineering Python-based middleware utilizing an async architecture for orchestrating communication between UI and hardware components via custom serial protocols
• Creating simulation environments for hardware behavior testing, including network-capable firmware simulation tools
• Contributing to data visualization and analysis tools for digital PCR results, focusing on interactive scientific data representationTechnical Stack: TypeScript, Angular, Electron, Python, Docker, GitLab CI/CD, Serial.

Boulder, Colorado, US

Lead and supervise the development of all user-facing software for Dropworks’ serial emulsion biological assay systems, including Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), data analysis software, cloud and database systems, and interfaces to machine firmware. Recruiting and supervision of internal and external resources.Acquired by Bio-Rad in 2021.

• Founded and architected a comprehensive digital platform for luxury watch enthusiasts, developing multiple integrated applications:
• Engineered a high-performance web scraping engine using Python/Django and Scrapy, aggregating real-time data from hundreds of watch dealer sources into a centralized marketplace platform
• Developed a cross-platform mobile application using Ionic 2/Angular 4, implementing real-time notifications, advanced search functionality, and synchronized user preferences across iOS and Android platforms
• Built a scalable e-commerce solution with custom payment processing, inventory management, and affiliate tracking systems
• Architected a content management system supporting multimedia content delivery, optimized for SEO and social media integrationTechnical Stack:Backend: Python/Django, PostgreSQL, Redis, WordpressFrontend: Angular 4.
• Scaled to 125k monthly unique visitors across 250 countries

Edina, Minnesota, US

Tasked with launching a new Nerdery remote office in Phoenix, Arizona. My responsibilities include new business development, hiring and recruiting, oversight of production, and community relations.

Edina, Minnesota, US

Responsible for leading the development and execution of the strategic components of The Nerdery’s service portfolio. This included user experience, visual design, content strategy, consulting, and business analysis – a department of over 60 people. I also partnered with the executive committee to develop company strategy and manage day-to-day business.

Edina, Minnesota, US

Built the Nerdery UX team from the ground-up, including: establishing design capabilities in a development environment, recruiting and hiring over 40 employees nationwide, developing and improving company design process, establishing and executing new roles and hierarchy, managing and developing group leaders, implementing and improving key business.

Edina, Minnesota, US

Development team lead for a variety of agency and direct clients on multiple development platforms, including: PHP, Flash, Flex, and Java. Led the companies first integrated design and development efforts.

Edina, Minnesota, US

Developed and maintained a variety of software projects for dozens of clients across a broad array of industries. I worked primary with HTML, CSS, PHP, Flash, and Actionscript, building out both front end backend experiences.

Worked extensively on iCentera’s flagship content management product, overhauling UI elements and coding new product features. Utilized MSSQL Server, ASP, Javascript, and XHTML. Completely redesigned and developed iCentera.com. Designed marketing materials for trade show booths and magazine advertisements. In 2012, this company was acquired by.

Managed my own freelance web development business, worked with 18 distinct clients around the US to develop websites built on content management systems such as ModXCMS and Wordpress. Handled everything from design to development to deployment while going to school full-time. Implemented websites with PHP, as well as Flash/AS2.

Lead developer and creator of the popular open-source web-photo gallery. Wrote much of the base framework, coordinated a world-wide team of developers, and designed the logo and user interface for the application. Since its launch in 2003, it has been downloaded over a million times from 250 different countries.

Minneapolis And St. Paul, Minnesota, US

Maintained and updated department's custom online training system (ASP, MySQL), Maintained content for 500+ page website and developed several in-house applications (e.g., Web-based chemical inventory, University buildings inventory, etc.). Also developed a web-based approval management system (OS and browser independent) using PHP, MySQL and XHTML.