Full stack software engineer with seven years of experience building products from zero to one at a seed stage startup. Self-starter who takes deep ownership of work and brings an entrepreneurial mindset.
Work Experience
Cofounder & Director of Technology Blackbird June 2016–Present
Founding team Portland, Oregon
- Front end: Build major features from the ground up, including an education-optimized JavaScript engine, lesson delivery system, and a custom front end framework using Web Components. Integrate with 10+ 3rd party libraries including jQuery, Bootstrap, Mixpanel, CodeMirror, TipTap, Shepherd, and more.
- Back end: Contribute to back end systems using PHP and PostgreSQL. Integrate with 5+ third-party APIs including Clever, Google, Amazon Web Services, SendGrid, and Stripe. Write and review database queries and data processing routines.
- Systems administration: Administer cloud infrastructure and release pipeline with Amazon Web Services. Specifically, using EC2, RDS, S3, Route 53, and Cloudwatch to deliver a performant web application to up to 8,000 daily users.
- UI/UX: Build intuitive user interfaces and user experiences using best practices and iterative design. Design mockups, implement software, and test results with metrics and user interviews.
- Leadership: Guide a 2-person tech team and 2+ members of the education team using agile methodology, including 1-3 week development sprints, morning stand-ups, periodic one-on-one discussions, and sprint planning sessions to align development efforts to business needs.
- Communication and collaboration: Communicate clearly and effectively with remote team members, both verbally and in writing. Treat colleagues with trust, respect, understanding, and kindness.
- Impact: Help 15,000+ students gain access to early coding education and potential career paths they otherwise may not have had. Release 4 popular Hour of Code activities on Code.org.
Development Lead Develop Easy LLC 2016–2018
Development team Enterprise, Oregon
- Designed and delivered bespoke websites and e-commerce platforms that exceeded client expectations.
- Ensured smooth server operations with minimal downtime.
- Provided timely and effective support to clients, resulting in high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
Education
- B.A. Economics, Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon, USA. 2011–2015
Skills
- Languages: JavaScript | TypeScript | Node.js |Python | PHP | CSS & Sass | HTML
- Technologies: Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud Platform | Docker | Firebase | Git | Linux
- Databases: PostgreSQL | MongoDB | Firestore
- Frameworks: React | Next.js | jQuery | Tailwind CSS | Bootstrap
- Other: UI & UX design | Agile methodology