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education

University of Miami

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

Minors: Mathematics and Business Administration

work

Software Engineer

Stripe

June 2022 - Present

Ruby
JavaScript
TypeScript
  • Building internal tools that help stripe.com (and other sites) be as performant and easy to update as they are beautifully designed.

Senior Software Engineer

Swarm Solutions

July 2021 - June 2022

JavaScript
TypeScript
Node.js
React.js
Nest.js
PostgreSQL
Jest
AWS
  • Developed software applications using best practices in coordination with a distributed team.
  • Architected complex software features and functionality in a maintainable, DRY, abstract, and modular way.
  • Demonstrated expert understanding of server-side and client-side JavaScript and asynchronous JavaScript code.
  • Augmented engineering teams and not only delivered quality code, but also demonstrated engineering leadership by being an effective communicator and improving engineering processes.

Software Developer 2

ResMan Property Management Software

January 2020 - July 2021

Node.js
JavaScript
ES6
MongoDB
Meteor.js
Vue.js
Vuex
GraphQL
JIRA
Webpack
Sass
AWS Lambda
Google Cloud solutions
  • Joined ResMan when they acquired Razz Interactive.
  • Developed a custom CMS platform for building marketing websites for real estate and property management professionals.
  • Worked with designers to build UI/UX for editing responsive websites and reusable components that were robust enough to allow for deep customization, but still easy to use.
  • Built automation to scrape, scan, and convert pre-existing websites into fully functional responsive web apps on the company's custom CMS product using Google Cloud APIs.
  • Mentored and developed junior developers. Regularly participated in code reviews.
  • Investigate JavaScript performance bottlenecks and where we could cut down on bundle sizes to improve load speeds across the entire platform.
  • Lead discussions and demos on technical topics to share knowledge and insights I'd gained with the rest of the development team, for example: taking still photos with WebRTC.
  • Actively participated in agile ceremonies and sprint refinement meetings where we work on breaking down larger epics into user smaller stories and estimate how long each story will take.

Web Developer

Razz Interactive

June 2018 - January 2020

Node.js
JavaScript
ES6
HTML
CSS
MongoDB
Meteor.js
Vue.js
Asana
PHP
SQL
WordPress
Webpack
Sass
  • Full stack developer for all projects including a new content management system to create and manage marketing websites.
  • Coded, tested, and maintained corporate websites, web applications, and digital experiences with innovative custom designs.
  • Translated design mockups into dynamic, optimized, cross-browser compatible, and responsive website templates or reusable components that conform to web accessibility standards and best practices.
  • Analyzed user needs and technical software requirements to determine feasibility of designs within time and cost constraints.
  • Followed an agile development workflow and communicate with team members to ship solutions quickly and often.
  • Built custom Wordpress websites/themes for clients with a Vue frontend.
  • Wrote technical documentation.

Web Developer

University of Miami

March 2016 - June 2018

PHP
SQL
Laravel
MVC
jQuery
JavaScript
Relational Database Design
  • Lead Full Stack Developer for a web application that allows firefighters to create timely reports documenting the varied exposures to hazardous environments and toxins they encounter on the job.
  • Full responsibility over the development and delivery of the app's features, from prototyping to testing to production.
  • Collaborated with designers to make usability and user experience improvements that are based on user research.
  • Created and maintained documentation and materials including UML artifacts and user workflows.
  • Designed a relational database that will also be used by researchers at the university.

Web Development Tutor

University of Miami

October 2015 - December 2015

  • Taught front-end web development fundamentals, UI frameworks, and tools.
  • Helped graduate students in the Interactive Media program troubleshoot/debug their web development projects.

Teaching Assistant

Girls Who Code

June 2014 - August 2014

  • Part of the inaugural Miami Summer Immersion Program.
  • Educated and equipped high school women with skills and resources to pursue academics and careers in technology and engineering sectors.
  • Taught a project-based curriculum on computing concepts, programming fundamentals, algorithms, robotics, and responsive web development.
  • Managed and supported classroom lectures, discussions, and all other classroom activities, logistics, and administrative business.

Senior Service Desk Technician

University of Miami

September 2013 - December 2015

  • Provided technical and audio-visual support for the school's classrooms, events, and faculty.
  • Diagnosed, troubleshooted, and resolved hardware, software, and networking issues.
  • Interacted with high profile faculty and staff to solve complex issues.
  • Communicated effectively with users of both technical and non-technical backgrounds.
  • Oversaw and delegated duties onto a team of 30 student technicians to ensure efficient and effective technical support.
  • Developed and lead training sessions and demos for incoming technicians.