- Delivered Gitlab training (Essentials, CI/CD, Security, and Project Management) to Federal employees- Passed AWS’s Instructor Candidate Authorization exam and several certifications- Initiated AWS training program to complement Seek Quality’s other training offerings

- Created Ruby on Rails web application that integrated a smart plug RESTful API, RescueTime user behavior API, Facebook’s API, and a natural language processing API to provide families with accurate information about their technology habits- Coded ScrollStopper, an open-source, JavaScript-based Chrome Extension that encourages shorter social media browsing sessions- Prototyped an Android (Java) application to alter screen brightness based on device tilt- Developed microcontroller-powered smart plug using an Arduino MEGA (C++) that allows parents to help their children manage their own device use- Spoke to over 2,500 people on healthy technology habits through 40 presentations that attendees rated 9.7/10 (cumulative average) at firms, universities, schools, and conferences - Wrote a book, Digital Detangler: A Guide to Mindful Technology Use, that won both an Independent Press Award and a Next Generation Indie Book Award- Appeared as an expert on TV, radio, newspaper, and podcasts (Live Happy Now, Bellwether Hub, Technology for Mindfulness)- Produced digital assets (video, audio, and graphics) in Camtasia (video/audio) and Inkscape (graphic design) for marketing and learning experiences

- Advised on architectural design as AWS expert to team of six; introducing SSM Documents, Lambda Layers, FIFO SQS queue, Cloudformation Macros, Dynamo Streaming, and Cloudwatch Insights- Re-architected and rewrote backbone service simplifying workflow and data structures, including migration of legacy records while halving total lines of code and increasing code coverage from 10 to 60%- Mentored other developers in best practices for python development (emphasis on DRY, readable code backed by pylint/pytest) and infrastructure as code for serverless microservices and APIs (SAM and Cloudformation) in a copy and paste culture- Translated requirements into build-able designs for Step Functions backed by Lambda and serverless APIs for a React-based UI- Represented team in coordination effort with external systems, pushing major initiatives forward (switching from Excel to JSON payloads, adopting more event-driven architecture patterns)- Redesigned deployment process from a hybrid manual/CodeBuild quagmire to a Github Action-based CI/CD including Slack and Jira integrations and tests that run in the cloud on prefixed Cloudformation stacks- Served as team representative/implementer on cybersecurity efforts related to government's Authority to Operate- Built models enforcing data structure on objects in Dynamo to solve data quality problems

- Designed and maintained entire AWS cloud infrastructure for web application (CI/CD, Amplify, ECS, EC2, RDS, ElastiCache) and web crawlers (Github Action, Step Functions, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, NAT/Internet Gateway, MongoDB)- Served as principal engineer in rebuild of legacy application following single page application design patterns (React frontend, Ruby on Rails backend)- Redesigned Python web crawlers to evade DDOS software through IP proxying and headless browser use while providing error detection and iterating site-specific code- Leveraged external APIs (Twilio, Google Maps, Open Street Maps, Slack) to monitor applications collecting data (web crawlers were used to collect personal details from online sex ads) and providing external partners an SMS-based platform (web application for targeted, location-based outreach) to reach out to potential victims of sex trafficking - Migrated legacy data from Azure infrastructure to AWS without any disruption in service, resulting in our being able to close our Azure account- Managed and served as subject matter expert during external engagements, including volunteers, a service grant (which built Tableau and MongoDB Charts dashboards), and the Tech Against Trafficking Accelerator (primarily Microsoft and AWS employee volunteers)- Forked and modified an open-source Github Action to package and deploy Lambda code and packages organized in layers according to best practice- Performed code reviews and oversight of external contractors, volunteers, and intern

• Consulted with a gig economy startup on web architecture to handle API requests from Android and iOS apps• Built operations dashboard with input from stakeholders to surface relevant employee metrics• Implemented new features to a form-based special needs education application

• Built cloud-based internal dashboard using Angular to streamline customer service team’s processes• Streamlined a complicated analytics deployment workflow, reducing deployment timeline from days to hours• Administered mobile device management for company-owned devices

• Developed MS Outlook-based Visual Basic student response system• Completed and implemented paperless testing system (Google Drive and MS Excel Visual Basic)• Flipped physics classroom by constructing tutorial repository available to students outside classroom• Created original draft of school’s Electronic Devices Policy• Trained teachers on effective use of iPads and MS Excel• Initiated weekly “Tech Tip” newsletter

• Co-founded “Tech Wize,” a faculty tech implementation committee• Trained faculty in effective use of SmartBoard technology