I write code

I have been a full time freelance software engineer since Nov 2024. Working with technologies like AI, LLMs, BLE, and NFC to create quality, interesting apps.

• ›Recent Projects involve:
• ›Node JS / Typescript backend servers for mobile apps
• ›Embedded Linux
• ›Native Android development (JAVA and primarily Kotlin)
• ›Native iOS developmtent (Swift / Swift UI
• ›Integrating AI LLMs into existing systems, as well as building a RAG based document searching system
• ›Interactive mall kiosk software development

At Greenlight I lead a team of (at times) 5 engineers to build the Android credit offering. From there I moved to the partner enablement team. Our responsibilites were to architect and build an SDK for partner banks.

• ›Promoted 6 months into employment from Senior to Staff engineer
• ›Technical lead for credit
• ›Technical lead for partners

Developing software for iOS and Android, as well as functioning as a technical lead, making architecture decisions at the early stages of projects, and reviewing code and providing support as projects continue.

• ›Architect, build, and ship applications for clients like Exelon, MD Lottery, Idaho Power, and many more.
• ›Meet with clients to understand product vision and consult on new technology and how to leverage it for success.
• ›Provide support for devs working on my project, helping with blockers, or reviewing code
• ›Mentoring junior devs on best practices, and new technology

Architect, build, and maintain the Leafly Android and iOS apps. Adding new features and capabilities to peoples shopping experience. As well as mentoring junior engineers

• ›Totally re-architect the android app and rewrite the app in flight over the course of a year (project Theseus)
• ›Design, build, and code a system that allows for easy re-ordering of product from dispensaries
• ›Build a system that acts as a kiosk for customers within dispensaries
• ›Architected a system that indexes strains locally on devices so that those results can appear in native global search systems (plus Siri and google assistant)

Invent and prototype potential future hardware and software products. As well as present them to upper management

• ›Design, build, and code a system that bridges Zigbee and Zwave IOT networks
• ›Build a system that pilots heavy machinery based off of openCV video input
• ›Design build and ship a system that locates tools indoors, and on job sites
• ›Various ARKit/Hololens augmented reality demonstrations

Manage a team of 7 engineers and 3 interns, as well as architect and implement native mobile and web applications using the latest technology and methodologies

• ›Architect, build, and ship applications for clients like MD Lottery, Under Armour, Wendy's, and many more.
• ›Meet with clients to understand product vision and consult on new technology and how to leverage it for success.
• ›Successfully transitioned the team from a waterfall structure to agile processes with constant feedback and improvement
• ›Promoted the creation of automation software internally, to create a more efficient, less stressful work environment