SUMMARY
Frontend Engineer with 5 years of experience transforming complex ideas into user-centered products using modern web technologies. I take ownership from requirements to rollout and beyond, driving high-impact initiatives that serve diverse audiences. I combine technical expertise with collaborative communication to build maintainable systems that power exceptional experiences. Eager to solve meaningful problems with a team that values continuous learning and quality-driven development.
SKILLS
  • Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Java, C++
  • Frontend: Angular, RxJS, React.js, Next.js, Tailwind, Webpack, esbuild
  • Testing: WebDriverIO, Jasmine, Jest, Enzyme, Testing Library
  • Backend: Node.js, Express, REST APIs, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
  • Tools: Git, GitHub, Zsh, Jenkins, Sonar, Lighthouse, Jira, Confluence, Figma
EXPERIENCE
NextworldSoftware Engineer 2Denver, CONov 2019 – Jun 2024
  • Built expertise in TypeScript, RxJS, and modern web frameworks to drive product direction and execution of sustainable, feature-rich UI components and scalable, event-driven systems powering a no-code enterprise application platform.
  • Spearheaded architecture overhaul of high-traffic, interaction-heavy datatable and filter components, tackling technical debt while improving maintainability with thorough testing and documentation on top of increasing render performance by 50%.
  • Achieved 2x improvement to LCP and reduced technical debt by modernizing legacy templating into reusable and extensible components.
  • Exponent of intensive testing culture to achieve improved code quality, using Jasmine + WebdriverIO to build comprehensive suites with greater than 80% coverage and additionally implementing recorded interactions for no-code test automation.
  • Improved critical filtering response times by 30% through close collaboration with backend teams to design optimized API methods with significant payload size reduction.
  • Maintained WCAG AA standards and i18n compliance in all my work to ensure inclusivity across the platform, particularly identified the need for and implemented a standardized keyboard navigation framework for multifaceted interfaces.
  • Recognized as a "go-to" team member and project lead by mentoring junior engineers, driving pair programming and code review sessions, and building a healthy feedback culture among cross-functional teams.
SpotpostSoftware Development InternDenver, CO / RemoteFeb 2019 – Jul 2019
  • Built a digital advertisement and bulletin board platform from the ground up with a cross-functional team.
  • Designed RESTful API methods and implemented the frontend authentication flow using React + JWT, ensuring secure user access.
  • Proposed new product features, technologies, and process optimizations to improve team efficiency and product quality.
DSST Public SchoolsCreative Coding Elective TeacherDenver, COAug 2018 – Nov 2018
  • Designed a trimester curriculum focused on creative coding and CS fundamentals using OpenProcessing/p5.js : Class Page.
  • Cultivated interest in my passion to use coding for creative expression and human-computer interaction.
  • Evolved my leadership and mentoring skills through instruction and collaboration with 38 students, grades 9 - 11.
PROJECTS
Personal Advocate Chatbot
  • Built my own professional advocate using RAG powered by Next.js, Vercel AI + OpenAI, and Neon Postgres + Drizzle ORM.
  • Utilized pgvector and OpenAI embeddings API for efficient content embedding, enabling real-time contextual conversations.
  • Designed a fluid interface using Tailwind CSS and Motion animations, ensuring an engaging user experience.
  • Leveraged SSR and streaming to optimize performance and SEO with quick-to-load, indexable pages.
Blank Canvas
  • Designed and developed a game alongside a small team using Unreal Engine 4 with C++ and Blueprints.
  • Tackled a variety of design + engineering roles: Gameplay, AI, UI, animations, audio, level design, and story development.
  • Presented a live beta showcase, demonstrating the ability to take a complex project from ideation to polished execution.
EDUCATION
University of DenverB.S. Computer ScienceEmergent Digital Practices + MathematicsMar 2019