As a Senior Developer, I love to help other developers learn and grow. My videos showcase Jetpack Compose apps, adaptive layouts, unit tests, Ktor APIs, and Multiplatform projects. I also enjoy working on various open source projects, like JetBrains - kotlin-wrappers, Code with the Italians, and Open Food Facts.Google Play Apps: SanTanScan: BLE Scanner & Debugger -Build Jetpack Compose apps using MVVM, Clean Architecture, and SOLID principles-Expert with UX concepts, Material 3, animations, and adaptive layouts-Expert with dependency injection, coroutines, OAuth, and security best practices-Expert with Google Play, Firebase, Crashlytics, and Analytics-Expert with Local & Push Notifications, In-App Messaging, and Cloud Functions with Node.js-Expert with GitHub, Agile methodology, Jira, and project management-Expert with traditional Android Views/XML layouts-Familiar with machine learning including Recommender Systems and Face Detection-IoT specialist including Thread and BLE

Working at Google was an amazing experience. I was part of the Nest Engineering team, working on Matter, OpenThread, and Cast.-Part of the Google Home Sample App for Matter development process, providing detailed documentation and Gradle build script recommendations-Wrote the Matter Sample App codelab-Built a traditional Android View/XML app to integrate the Thread SDK-Customized Doxygen scripts on the backend to automatically generate a CLI Command Reference-Contributed to the OpenThread Repo-Updated and maintained OpenThread Docs

https://developer.wax.io/WAX is a blockchain startup specializing in video games and online collectibles (e.g., digital cards, stickers). As the team’s hands-on documentation engineer, I successfully designed, built, and deployed an in-house Content Management System using Hugo, GitLab, Tailwind CSS, and Swagger UI. This self-service developer portal features Quickstarts, sample code, OpenAPI reference guides, and more. I also helped the engineering team work on React websites, blockchain contracts written in C++, and other projects.-Wrote over 70 pages of product documentation, including in-depth blockchain guides-Wrote smart contracts for the WAX Blockchain: Build & Compile Your WAX RNG Contract-Coded a custom Hugo theme using Go, Javascript, and LunrJS for lightning-fast searches-Used npm and gulp to create a Lunr index file and automate build tasks-Implemented OpenAPI (Swagger) documentation guidelines across a team of over 50 engineers-Used Postman to document and test API endpoints, including OAuth 2.0 enabled endpoints

https://developer.fieldnation.com/Field Nation offers an online platform to connect businesses with qualified technicians across the country. I was responsible for designing a new developer website and documenting their API, which enables customers to access platform endpoints and real-time webhooks. -Researched and tested API endpoints using Postman and Chrome developer tools-Delivered over 280 web pages with a consistent look and feel-Customized Hugo theme to match branding using JQuery, CSS, and Hugo shortcodes-Used Visual Studio to edit markdown pages and upload to GitHub

Agile Project Management * Content Manager * HTML & Graphic DesignThis was a year and a half contract to write content for a new support site called Help@IBM. Topics ranged from step-by-step guides, comprehensive overviews, troubleshooting procedures, and general tips on using IBM approved software and cloud services.-Met with Product Owners and SMEs to determine documentation requirements and priorities-Installed, utilized, and troubleshot custom IBM integrations at an expert level-Ran through test and use cases to document various procedures-Wrote, edited, and organized technical documents in an Agile SDLC environment-Ensured that all topics conformed to the IBM style guide and accessibility considerations-Customized topics by location and language-Conducted peer reviews and edits for topics written by other team members-Monitored and responded to feedback from communities, Slack channels, and usability reports -Wrote content and storyboards for Windows 10 training videos and oversaw video creation-Optimized and improved screenshots/designed new images-Worked on various platforms including Mac and Windows 10

Degarmo provides clients with online HR testing and training services. For seven years, I was the lead web developer for new and existing apps.-Built and maintained .NET websites utilizing JavaScript, jQuery, jQuery plugins, Ajax & JSON, Web Services, WebAPI, and Angular-Created dynamic PDF reports-Developed a web based admin site featuring reporting, IT Tools, custom client settings, billing, and more-Wrote and administered test plans-Designed SQL tables and stored procedures-Back-filled data after major system changes-Identified businesses and technology requirements for all new projects and wrote Project Plans

http://www.storkie.comThis was an exciting 1 year contract with Toys R Us to customize the ASPDotnetStorefront (C#) Shopping Cart, My Account Pages, source code, and more. I was also responsible for creating backend web applications, web services, and a SQL Database that worked with the store front database to manage in-house users, customer orders and custom product settings.-Customized AspDotNetStorefront’s HTML, XML, styles, and backend DLL code-Created web apps, web services and interacted with Flash development features-Designed SQL tables and intricate stored procedures and views to manage customer information

Worked closely with owners to design and develop an in-house Mortgage Lead/Loan/CRM application that tracks a customer from initial contact to the closing of their loan. Developed utilizing .NET, Remoting, SQL Server and many 3rd party tools, this application included features unique to the mortgage industry such as interaction with Calyx Point, customized Loan Compliance checks, APR calculations, lead and loan document printing and funding sheets. It also featured separate pipelines for Telemarketers, Loan Originators, Processors, Managers and Funders, with a rich set of features customized for each department’s needs. I was also responsible for developing various web sites and web services to compliment the mortgage application.

Help Desk * Test Cases * Technical DocumentationI was the 3rd Level Support Analyst at UPS, responsible for handling customer support issues from clients having problems with the UPS Worldship application. This position gave me an excellent opportunity to write Functional Requirements, Technical Specifications, Installation Guides and Training Exercises for various projects.- Developed 5.0 Training Build and exercises for new product release- Wrote Functional Requirements, Technical Specification and Installation Guides - Provided Release Management, QA and Support for a custom shipping application - Responsible for troubleshooting, reproducing, resolving and documenting issues - Reviewed, revised and performed test cases for new version ready for release in January 2003 - Key contact for all database issues - Discovered bugs and defects while testing new version - Used Tracker and Tivoli Problem Management to report, track and log defects- Developed a Visual Basic program designed to upload support files to the UPS FTP site

Request for Proposals (RFPs) * Marketing Campaigns * Web Development & HostingAt the peak of the dot-com boom, I was overseeing so many contracts that I decided to start my own IT Consulting firm. Although it was very challenging at times, going out on my own was a great experience. My busy days were spent negotiating agreements and maintaining relationships with clients, developing proposals and bids for government agencies, designing marketing materials, and making calls to potential clients.My greatest accomplishment was winning a contract with HMMH to develop a website for the BWI Part 150 Study. I was responsible for the entire SDLC process from kickoff to completion.

Responsible for entire development and implementation of an on-line loan repayment application including page layout/design, database design, assigning unique applicant identification number, user-friendly interactive screens/entry fields, printable version of the completed application and testing. Web pages were designed in compliance with W3C HTML and accessibility guidelines as well as US Government Section 508 guidelines.

Request for Proposals (RFPs) * Project Management * Web Development * SQLAs the Sr. Developer at Towson University, I was responsible for responding to RFPs and participating in JAD sessions for the State Department of Motor Vehicles, the State Department of Taxation and other government agencies. I also wrote detailed Project Plans, data-flow diagrams, and developed new policies and procedures.- Assisted in hiring and evaluating employees- Researched and tested third party software solutions as needed- Developed and implemented application and web Test Plans- Created data-flow diagrams/storyboard presentations utilizing Visio, PowerPoint and HTML- Hands-on technical team lead for all projects- Developed front-end applications for mainframes utilizing Attachmate, ASP & Visual Basic- Developed ASP/COM/DCOM and ActiveX web applications for major state agencies- Developed e-Commerce sites using Microsoft Commerce Server and custom solutions- Developed secure administrative websites for clients to view reports/manage data - Developed front-end applications utilizing Visual Basic and Microsoft Access- SQL Server 7 & 2000 Database Administrator for all projects- Windows NT/2000 Server Administration including IIS configuration, building new servers and security

Web Design * Graphic Design * e-Commerce * SQLWatermark Press is a company who collects artwork, photography and poetry from online users, giving them the option to print their work on t-shirts, coffee mugs and paperback books. This was an amazing opportunity to be surrounded by a group of fun, creative designers and web developers. I worked on both the front and back-ends of three websites, including graphic design on a Mac and HTML design using Dreamweaver. - Documented and developed new policies and procedures- Hands-on Team Lead for all projects - Developed web and e-Commerce applications with Active Server Pages- Developed custom user interfaces to maintain data, send e-mail newsletters and view reports- Developed in-house software utilizing Visual Basic and Microsoft Access- Originated look and feel of new web-sites/redesign existing sites- Used Flash/Generator to create dynamic pages - connect to databases, read text files, etc.- Optimized sites to insure quick download times including both images and code- Database Administrator for large customer SQL 7 database- Stayed up-to-date on latest technology

Real Estate * Recruiting * Training * Web Development * SQLI started out as the Assistant Recruiting Director at Coldwell Banker. This was a fantastic opportunity to design marketing materials, operate trade show booths and make presentations to new Realtors.Part of my responsibilities included maintaining a large ACT! Database. Working closely with the head of the IT department, I learned how to customize the software, and before I knew it, I was writing Visual Basic code (still not sure how that happened). This is what launched my career as an IT Professional. I was promoted to the IT department, and in addition to my many programming duties I developed training materials for in-house applications, assisted in training users, provided Intranet and website content as well as user documentation for various Intranet applications.- Customized ACT! to meet recruiting needs in the Real Estate industry- Developed online and in-house training materials- Documented, modified and created new procedures - Developed web-based applications using traditional ASP and Cold Fusion- Processed reports on Internet statistics- Developed a complex corporate intranet with user friendly front-end to maintain content- Created graphics optimized for the web, maintained a consistent look with easy navigation- Database Administrator for large real estate SQL 6.5 and 7.0 database- Windows NT administration including monitoring and maximizing server capabilities- Stayed up-to-date on all software improvements/fixes including possible Y2K issues