About
I'm a developer who draws inspiration from films, art, and the people around me. The storytelling, cinematography, and emotional depth of movies have profoundly shaped my approach to development and design. I thrive where art meets strategy, focusing on crafting accessible user experiences that truly resonate with audiences.
My experience as a full stack developer, designer, and systems engineer offers a unique perspective for addressing human problems through digital mediums. By drawing from artistic principles, I bring fresh, imaginative ideas to every project.
When I'm not coding, you can catch me at the theatre watching the latest A24 movie, traveling with my film camera, or bouldering to get over my fear of heights.
Experience
2021 — Present Full Stack Developer · PRA Group
I specialize in designing user experiences that prioritize compassion and respect for individuals facing financial hardship. I led the development and design efforts for the PRA Pay web application, a key tool in debt recovery. This application aims to significantly reduce user stress by offering a more understandable and supportive experience, empowering individuals to take control of their financial situation. My key contributions included developing features for seamlessly setting up flexible payment plans and leading the implementation of a digital wallet, multi-factor authentication, ACH bank validation, A/B testing, and orchestrating product releases.
- .NET Framework
- Vue.js
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- jQuery
2019 — 2022 Full Stack Developer · Independent Contractor
Led the consultation and complete redesign of a local restaurant's website, significantly enhancing their branding and user experience. I collaborated closely with the client to weave their family story and cultural heritage into the design, modernizing the site with enhanced visual design, accessibility standards, and full mobile responsiveness to meet evolving customer needs during the pandemic. The end result was a website that faithfully reflected their narrative while effectively serving the community.
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- jQuery
2017 — 2021 Systems Engineer · Booz Allen Hamilton
Our team supported the firm's Exchange environment for over 25,000 employees. My role provided critical support, ensuring the platform's stability, performance, and security. I collaborated with the Security and Law Department to develop a web app to capture external email threats for risk analysis and data spill prevention. Furthermore, I built automation scripts using PowerShell and the Microsoft Graph REST API to optimize the infrastructure, rapidly troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime, and facilitate the migration of on-premise users to the cloud.
- PowerShell
- Exchange
- Power Apps
- SharePoint
- Power BI
Summer 2016 Systems Engineer Intern · Booz Allen Hamilton
My focus was on streamlining operations and improving user experience. I assisted the Exchange team in the migration of user mailboxes from on-premise systems to the cloud. I also developed a web application that empowered employees to manage their email distribution lists, resulting in the cleanup of over 5,000 unused lists. Furthermore, I created process documentation that significantly increased the Support team's efficiency and productivity.
- PowerShell
- Exchange
- SharePoint
Summer 2015 Software Tester Intern · Booz Allen Hamilton
I successfully transformed the manual testing process into an automated testing framework. This move immediately increased efficiency and saved considerable time, allowing us to streamline the testing cycle. The result delivered faster feedback to developers, accelerating the overall development process.
- Java
- Selenium
- Blazemeter
Projects
Lights Out Game
Recreation of the 1995 electronic game. The game consists of a 5 by 5 grid of lights. When the game begins, the lights randomly turn on. Pressing any of the lights will toggle it and the adjacent lights. The goal of the game is to switch all the lights off.
Todo List App
A simple todo list app to keep your day organized.
