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Ogden, Ut, Us

At OpenVault, a broadband data analytics leader providing insights to major cable and fiber operators worldwide, I led critical infrastructure initiatives that transformed data processing and user authentication workflows:• Architected a scalable device-region mapping system with dynamic tagging capabilities, enabling precise client asset tracking and management• Streamlined user authentication by implementing Keycloak integration with ActiveDirectory, enhancing security while simplifying access management• Optimized CI/CD pipeline efficiency by re-engineering Jenkins build processes, resulting in a 73% reduction in deployment time• Developed automated geolocation data pipeline for real-time user location processing and analysis

Founded and operate Nomadicode, a boutique software development consultancy crafting innovative web and mobile solutions for startups, small businesses, and non-profits:• Architected and developed Ventür, a mobile app enabling users to discover and engage with local events, strengthening community connections• Built a custom alert system for non-profit organization, automating search notifications to streamline operations and improve response times• Implemented secure payment infrastructure using Stripe, enabling seamless subscription management and e-commerce capabilities

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At The Muse, a leading career development platform serving millions of job seekers worldwide, drove key technical initiatives that enhanced user experience and optimized platform performance:• Engineered an innovative A/B testing framework that streamlined experimentation workflows, resulting in $50K annual cost savings• Architected a flexible quiz engine powering personalized career guidance, driving a 32% increase in user conversion rates• Optimized frontend performance through strategic page load restructuring, achieving 8% faster page speeds and improving user engagement

• Developed automated SEO monitoring system to track job listing indexation status, ensuring optimal search engine visibility• Led development of advanced company search functionality, enabling job seekers to filter by benefits and creating a more targeted job search experience• Architected tiered feature packaging system that expanded monetization opportunities and enhanced product offering flexibility

Logan, Utah, United States

At Lightning Kite, rapidly delivered a critical backend infrastructure project during a focused 4-month engagement:• Architected and implemented a comprehensive REST API using Python/Django for appointment scheduling and payment processing, enabling seamless integration with client's frontend systems

Ogden, Ut

At Utah Airways, rapidly scaled the company's financial processing capabilities during an intensive 6-month engagement focused on modernizing payment infrastructure:• Engineered robust payment processing API to handle real-time fund management and transfer tracking• Developed international payment integration platform enabling secure cash deposit processing across multiple currencies• Designed intuitive user interface for comprehensive fund management, simplifying customer transactions and account operations

Logan, Ut

At Rent Dynamics, a property management software platform, led critical security, automation, and marketing initiatives that modernized core business systems:• Enhanced data security by implementing automated PII encryption protocols, significantly reducing risk exposure for sensitive tenant information• Transformed manual credit reporting into an automated system for seamless rental history transmission to credit bureaus, improving operational efficiency• Developed comprehensive security incident response protocols while actively investigating and mitigating potential threats• Created sophisticated email marketing platform enabling targeted tenant outreach based on leasing stage and custom criteria, empowering leasing agents to drive conversions

Logan, Ut

At Space Dynamics Laboratory, working with the Utah Climate Center, led the development of agricultural technology solutions to protect Utah's $300M+ fruit industry:• Architected mission-critical mobile application in partnership with Utah TRAPs (Temperature Resource and Alert Pest System), enabling orchard owners to receive real-time pest and weather alerts for crop protection• Modernized user authentication system with enhanced features including location favoriting and automated password recovery, improving accessibility for agricultural stakeholders