Resume
ClosedLoop
Healthcare◦Austin, Texas, United States
Principal Front-End Software Engineer Contract
May 2024 - November 2024 (6 months)
Austin, Texas, United States◦On-Site
Description
Building an AI health service designed to supplement users' primary care physicians, providing advice and guidance to improve and maintain health, especially for under-represented and underserved communities. I spearhead the development of a React Next.js web app and a React Native app for iOS and Android, featuring both light and dark modes. My role involves leading a dynamic team to create intuitive, accessible, and unbiased health advice platforms. My leadership is crucial in ensuring seamless integration and innovative solutions that empower better health outcomes through technology.
Technologies
React
React Native
TypeScript
Python
PostgreSQL
Docker
Kubernetes
AWS
Terraform
Figma
Skills
Healthcare
AI
React
React Native
Tamagui
Media
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Health Coach (web)
Health and wellness are complex, but managing them shouldn't be — Health Coach supports every part of you, all in one app.
Health Coach is your personal AI health assistant, designed to provide you with a comprehensive view of your wellness journey—as easy as chat.
From tracking your habits or symptoms to offering insights based on your unique profile, Health Coach is built to support your specific needs, whether you're focused on daily wellness, managing a chronic condition, or addressing new health goals.
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Health Coach (Apple App Store)
Health and wellness are complex, but managing them shouldn't be — Health Coach supports every part of you, all in one app.
Health Coach is your personal AI health assistant, designed to provide you with a comprehensive view of your wellness journey—as easy as chat.
From tracking your habits or symptoms to offering insights based on your unique profile, Health Coach is built to support your specific needs, whether you're focused on daily wellness, managing a chronic condition, or addressing new health goals.
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Full Sail University
Education◦Winter Park, Florida, United States
Academic Programs Advisor (Web, Software, and Mobile Development) Pro Bono
March 2016 - November 2024 (8 years 8 months)
Winter Park, Florida, United States◦Remote
Description
🔍 Curriculum Alignment
- Diligently reviewed and advised on course content, ensuring it's in sync with current industry standards and expectations, preparing students for real-world challenges.
🌐 Industry Acumen
- Kept abreast with cutting-edge business, market, and industry trends, translating them into actionable insights for curriculum relevance and advancement.
💡 Strategic Consultation
- Offered "wise counsel" on pivotal issues, leveraging an unbiased perspective to foster innovative solutions and nurture new educational ideas.
🔗 Networking & Governance
- Established a vibrant social networking platform to fortify relationships between directors, the institution, and the broader industry.
- Championed the creation of a robust governance framework, setting the stage for Full Sail's sustainable growth and continuous evolution in the educational landscape.
📊 Performance Oversight
- Monitored academic and business performances, challenging the management and directors to elevate standards and achieve excellence.
Proud to play a part in shaping the future of web and software development education at Full Sail University. Committed to ensuring students are industry-ready and equipped with contemporary knowledge.
Skills
Global Operations
Scarf
Computer Software◦Oakland, California, United States
Director of Engineering Full-Time
November 2022 - March 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Austin, Texas, United States◦Remote
Description
🚀 Multifaceted Leadership
- Embraced the dynamic startup environment by taking on multifunctional roles leading Engineering, Design, and Product.
- Orchestrated the growth and mentorship of the Engineering, Product, and Design teams, ensuring cross-functional harmony and productivity.
👥 Strategic Alignment
- Reported directly to the CEO as a vital conduit between executive vision and team execution.
- Constantly balanced the scales between business objectives and user needs, advocating for holistic solutions that serve both realms.
📚 Knowledge Infrastructure
- Initiated and embedded foundational guidelines for company-wide documentation, fostering an environment of knowledge transparency and seamless information sharing.
Proud to have been at the helm of engineering at Scarf, synergizing multiple disciplines and driving a cohesive vision forward. Always aiming for a harmonized balance between user-centricity and business growth
Technologies
React
TypeScript
Haskell
PostgreSQL
Docker
Kubernetes
AWS
Terraform
GitHub Actions
Cypress
Figma
Skills
Global Operations
Strategy
Strategic Planning
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Team Leadership
Project Management
Leadership Development
Solution Architecture
Creative Strategy
Enterprise Architecture
Leadership
Management
Mentoring
Big Data
Hosting
Media
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Scarf Successfully Completes Type 1 SOC 2 Examination
Scarf Reports on Security Standards Established by The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) for its Scarf Platform. We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully completed a Type 1 System and Organization Controls 2 (SOC 2) examination for our Scarf Platform service as of January 31, 2024.
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Scarf 2023 - Our Year in Numbers
We look back at the amazing year that was 2023 and recap the metrics that were part of our journey last year. We are so grateful for your continued support and we can't wait to show you what we have in store for 2024!
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Scarf Documentation
Welcome to Scarf's documentation, your one-stop guide for understanding and leveraging our platform's powerful tools to track usage metrics for your open-source software projects. Scarf provides open-source software maintainers with deep insights about their project's usage. With best-in-class open-source usage analytics and tracking capabilities, Scarf uncovers how and where your software is beingutilized, which companies are relying on it, and much more. This data helps maintainers.
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Scarf makes their core tech open source
Scarf Gateway is our core tech that allows our users and customers to distribute all of their software artifacts - anywhere on the internet - from a single endpoint. You can think of it like a powerful link shortener that also integrates with package managers, container runtimes, and more.
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Scarf is officially a verified external service provider for The Apache Software Foundation.
Scarf is officially a verified external service provider for The Apache Software Foundation. ASF projects can now use Scarf for insights into the usage of their software and be assured they are compliant with foundation guidelines and data policies.
As part of our commitment to contribute to the great #opensource work being done within the foundation, we'll also be providing our services to any ASF project free of charge.
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Director of Engineering Contract
August 2022 - November 2022 (3 months)
Austin, Texas, United States◦Remote
Description
Building the next generation of tools for effective, observable, and equitable software distribution. Empowering open-source developers to build better quality software in any industry.
Technologies
React
TypeScript
JavaScript
Skills
Global Operations
Strategy
Strategic Planning
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Team Leadership
Project Management
Leadership Development
Solution Architecture
Creative Strategy
Enterprise Architecture
Leadership
Management
Mentoring
Media
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Council Post: How Open-Source Distribution Data Can Help To Make The Software Supply Chain More Secure
The core of a potential solution is better data. ... Open-Source Distribution Data Can Help To Make The Software Supply Chain More Secure...
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Open Source Analytics With Scarf - Avi Press, Scarf and Open Source Insights
Avi Press, CEO of Scarf, gives good answers to hard questions from Doc Searls and Jonathan Bennett about how to run analytics and gain insights on open source software use in privacy-respecting ways.
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Veterans of War Aid Foundation (VOWAID)
Non-profit◦Los Angeles, California, United States
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) & Lead Software Engineer Freelance
August 2019 - March 2024 (4 years 7 months)
United States◦Remote
Description
🌟 Mission-Driven Leadership
- At VOWAID, our primary goal is to stand by American combat veterans. I am privileged to helm the tech department, ensuring that we utilize the best of today's technologies to deliver assistance where it's most needed and champion the cause of our heroes.
🌐 Global Operations & Strategy
- Oversee global operations, ensuring our reach is expansive and impactful. This involves aligning our tech resources with the broader mission, ensuring we're operationally sound and strategically poised to make a difference.
🔒 Security Oversight
- Given the delicate nature of our operations and the gravity of our mission, security is paramount. I lead initiatives spanning security operations, executive protection, and personal security to ensure the safety of our team and the integrity of our mission.
🎯 User Experience & Creative Strategy
- To truly make a mark, our outreach must be technologically efficient and user-centric. I oversee initiatives to enhance user experience, ensuring our benefactors and beneficiaries find our platform intuitive and impactful.
👥 Team Leadership & Management
- A mission as grand as ours is a collective effort. My role entails guiding the tech roadmap and leading a dedicated team, ensuring we're always motivated, aligned, and ready to tackle challenges head-on.
Proud to be part of an organization that goes beyond just advocacy, directly aiding those who've sacrificed for our nation. The Veterans of War Aid Foundation is more than an organization; it's a commitment to stand by our heroes.
Technologies
React
TypeScript
JavaScript
Node.js
Express
PostgreSQL
Sketch
Asana
Skills
Global Operations
Strategy
Strategic Planning
Security Operations
Executive Protection
Personal Security
Close Protection
Team Leadership
User Experience
Creative Strategy
Leadership
Management
Media
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Veterans of War Aid Foundation
The Veterans of War Aid Foundation (VOWAID) delivers targeted assistance to American Heroes in need.
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Principal Software Engineer Freelance
August 2019 - March 2024 (4 years 7 months)
United States◦Remote
Technologies
React
TypeScript
JavaScript
Node.js
Express
PostgreSQL
Sketch
Asana
Bright HealthCare
Healthcare◦Austin, Texas, United States
Director of Engineering Full-Time
January 2021 - August 2022 (1 year 7 months)
Austin, Texas, United States◦Remote
Description
💡 Leadership at Scale
- At the forefront of leading multiple dynamic engineering teams, I drive the vision and strategy that shape the technological trajectory at Bright Health.
🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration
- As a pivotal touchpoint between Product and Project Managers, I ensure a seamless transition from ideation to execution. Projects align perfectly with our product and project aspirations by streamlining communication and fostering collaboration.
⌚ Project Execution & Oversight
- Maintaining an eye on timelines and deliverables, I ensure that projects meet deadlines and embody the quality and innovation synonymous with Bright Health.
🛠 Process & Technical Mastery
- In addition to leadership, my role involves laying down robust engineering processes, troubleshooting technical bottlenecks, and continuously mentoring our growing team. It's a commitment to elevate our technical prowess and drive efficiency.
🌟 Mentoring & Growth
- An organization's strength lies in its people. I'm deeply invested in the continuous professional growth of our engineers, providing them with guidance, mentoring, and opportunities to reach their full potential.
Bright Health is more than just a healthcare provider; it's a beacon of innovation in the health domain. Proud to be at the helm of engineering endeavors that make healthcare brighter for all.
Technologies
React
TypeScript
JavaScript
Node.js
Express
PostgreSQL
Sketch
Skills
Global Operations
Apple
Technology◦Cupertino, California, United States
Principal Front-End Engineer Contract
June 2020 - January 2021 (7 months)
Cupertino, California, United States◦Remote
Description
🔍 Re-imagining Big Data
- Spearheaded a groundbreaking transformation of a platform central to Apple’s big data analytics. This SaaS solution is not just another analytics tool; it's a vital instrument that maps disk usage across Apple's diverse hardware spectrum, paving the way for data-driven improvements.
🖥 Actionable Insights at Scale
- Beyond mere monitoring, this platform provides actionable recommendations. It is pivotal in Apple's asset management, rack space allocation, load distribution, and ensuring hardware efficiency. Instrumental in smooth product launches, its insights have proven invaluable during hallmark events like the WWDC.
💡 Driving Innovation
- championed an innovative approach to evolve our existing system. We could incrementally replace and upgrade components by seamlessly integrating React into our Sencha application. Please take a look at my thoughts on this integration.
🚀 Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing
- Building software is as much about people as it is about code. I had the privilege of mentoring a robust engineering team, instilling the methodologies to phase out legacy segments without disrupting functionality. Through this journey, we heightened user experience and enriched the platform's capabilities, making data insights more pronounced and actionable.
At the intersection of design and technology, I'm proud to drive innovations that reinforce Apple's commitment to intuitive and efficient solutions.
Technologies
React
TypeScript
JavaScript
Sencha
ExtJS
styled-components
Skills
Global Operations
Media
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Cox Automotive
Automotive◦Exton, Pennsylvania, United States
Sr. Software Engineering Manager & Lead Front-End Engineer Full-Time
January 2019 - January 2021 (2 years)
Exton, Pennsylvania, United States◦Remote
Description
🚀 Leadership & Growth
- Pioneered and expanded the first-ever front-end team at Cox Automotive, subsequently transforming it into a foundational organization.
- Spearheaded the engineering efforts across 5 core Cox Automotive products while playing an instrumental role in launching 2 novel products.
- Orchestrated the inception and promotion of a unified Design System, bridging diverse products across the company landscape.
🎨 Advocacy & Design
- Championed the Design System, fostering understanding, contribution, and adoption across the engineering echelons - from interns to principal engineers. This advocacy bolstered both the efficiency and effectiveness of all engineering endeavors.
- Served as a primary touchpoint for front-end, UX, and design guidance, advising executive stakeholders and boards within and outside the company.
🌏 External Collaboration
- Seamlessly managed an enduring partnership with an India-based external vendor, ensuring smooth workload distribution and fostering a collaborative relationship.
- Proud to have played a pivotal role in driving front-end excellence at Cox Automotive, leveraging the synergy of design and technology to deliver unparalleled value.
Technologies
React
TypeScript
JavaScript
styled-components
Bootstrap
Node.js
Express.js
PostgreSQL
Sketch
Jira
Skills
Global Operations
Circle Financial
Financial Services & Cryptocurrency◦Boston, Massasschusetts, United States
Software Engineering Consultant Contract
September 2018 - May 2019 (8 months)
Boston, Massasschusetts, United States◦Remote
Technologies
React
TypeScript
JavaScript
styled-components
Node.js
Express.js
Python
PostgreSQL
Sketch
Skills
Global Operations
Fjord
Technology◦Austin, Texas, United States
Front-End Engineering Manager & Lead Software Engineer Full-Time
September 2017 - January 2019 (1 year 4 months)
Austin, Texas, United States◦On-Site
Description
Fjord is a global design and innovation consultancy. We use the power of design to create services people love.
A craftsperson obsessed with bringing the pixel perfect detail of a visual design to life on hybrid mobile and web interfaces. We are looking for this individual to design and implement hybrid applications that will work gracefully on both iOS and Android platforms. You will be self-directed, experienced in Agile delivery and capable of a two-way creative coding approach alongside a designer.
Pair programming and pair design is the philosophy so cross disciplinary understanding is essential. Working with evolving requirements and offering communication on functional suggestions to design.
Technologies
React
TypeScript
JavaScript
styled-components
Node.js
Express.js
C#
.NET
PostgreSQL
Sketch
InVision
Jira
Skills
Global Operations
Lead Front-End Engineer Full-Time
June 2017 - September 2017 (3 months)
Austin, Texas, United States◦On-Site
Technologies
React
TypeScript
JavaScript
styled-components
Node.js
Express.js
C#
.NET
PostgreSQL
Sketch
InVision
Jira
Skills
Global Operations
The University of Texas at Austin
Education◦Austin, Texas, United States
Educator Contract
September 2015 - October 2016 (1 year 1 month)
Austin, Texas, United States◦On-Site
Description
The Coding Boot Camp at UT Austin is a competitive, 24-week full stack development program that trains students to become web developers. Offered on campus, TCBUT supports student success through graduation and job placement. Teaching a vast array of technologies and methodologies. Additionally students are introduced to concepts such as Test-driven Development, ORM's, Patterns & Algorithms, OOP, and more.
Technologies
HTML5
CSS3
Bootstrap
JavaScript
React
React Native
AJAX
jQuery
styled-components
Bootstrap
Firebase
Node.js
Express.js
Python
PHP
Laravel
C#
.NET
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Skills
Global Operations
IBM
Technology◦Austin, Texas, United States
NPS Developer Lead & Product Manager Full-Time
April 2016 - June 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Austin, Texas, United States◦Remote
Description
Currently developing a service to better measure client impact for hundreds of products throughout IBM. Utilizing Node.js, Express, React, Redux, semantic HTML5, and SCSS to build a survey service that will be implemented on all products, a dashboard for displaying the data collected in a meaningful manor, and an API for processing and handling the data and requests.
Additionally
- Recruiting and work with developers from throughout IBM to work towards designing and developing a Net Promoter Score.
- Working with teams across various business units.
- Working with the CTO of IBM Design and delivering outcomes to the GM of IBM Design.
- Guiding and working with the team toward the end result of building a solution that can be seen and digested from the lowest developer all the way up to the CEO and Chairman.
- On-boarding and training new and junior developers on NPS and team practices and how to reach major milestones
Technologies
React
TypeScript
JavaScript
styled-components
Carbon Design System
Node.js
Express.js
PostgreSQL
SQLite
CouchDB
Docker
InVision
Sketch
Jira
Skills
Global Operations
Full Stack Web Developer Full-Time
June 2015 - June 2017 (2 years)
Austin, Texas, United States◦Remote
Description
Creating irresistible experiences for the users of IBM software. Creating user-centric designs to empower the user with the most intuitive experience. Senior Front-End Developer for emerging product team. Lead developer and team lead for cross- organizational development project to organize the Safer Planet organization. Modern standards and tooling initiative developer and lead for the Safer Planet Organization and the IBM Design Front-End Developer program. Utilizing a vast variety of technologies and tools to create the best possible experience for the user.
Technologies
HTML5
CSS3
React
JavaScript
Angular
Ember
CoffeeScript
D3.js
SCSS
styled-components
Carbon Design System
Bootstrap
Backbone.js
EJS
Node.js
Express.js
PostgreSQL
CloudantDB
SQLite
DB2
MongoDB
Docker
InVision
Sketch
Jira
Skills
Global Operations
Portlight
Head Of User Experience Full-Time
June 2013 - May 2015 (1 year 11 months)
Winter Park, Florida, United States◦Remote
Description
Design and develop a custom e-commerce platform. Through the use of NodeJS, Express, EJS, MySQL , JavaScript, CSS3, Sass, and HTML5 we were able to construct a truly unique experience. My responsibilities were for the look and feel as well as the development of the front-end of the website. Working directly with the Senior Web Developer and CEO to build the best experience for our customers. In my time at Portlight we have managed to hire an additional 7 developers growing the first web development team for Portlight.
Technologies
JavaScript
EJS
Node.js
Express.js
PostgreSQL
Python
Adobe Illustrator
Skills
Global Operations
PTE Golf
Custom Printing◦Winter Park, Florida, United States
Graphic Designer / Web Developer Full-Time
January 2012 - June 2013 (1 year 5 months)
Winter Park, Florida, United States◦Remote
Description
Create client logo's for placement of a variety of products offered. Photograph new products and edit photographs for use through PTE documentation to include magazines, brochures, catalogs, letters, and emails. Construct HTML e-mail for both mass and targeted client e-mail marketing campaigns. Website alterations and updates as they were required.
Technologies
JavaScript
PHP
MySQL
WordPress
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Skills
Global Operations
United States Marine Corps
Military◦Quantico, Virginia, United States
[E4] Corporal of Marines - [6499 & 6073] - OEF/OIF Veteran Reserve
November 2011 - December 2014 (3 years 1 month)
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States◦Remote
Skills
Global Operations
Marksmanship Expert
[E4] Corporal of Marines - [6499 & 6073] Chief Maintenance Supervisor and QA Representative Active Duty
February 2007 - November 2011 (4 years 9 months)
Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan◦Deployment
Description
Team Leadership
- Lead and trained over 150 personnel ranging across 12 divisions in maintenance and inspection procedures resulting in 0 discrepancies during ensuing inspections.
- Developed and managed maintenance procedures resulting in a record high maintenance turnover rate, repairing over 400 discrepancies in less than 1 month.
- Counseled 8 – 15 technicians on a monthly basis as to their performance and any disciplinary actions required for negative behavior.
Critical Thinking
- Developed and implemented new maintenance procedures leading to annual savings of over $1.5 M. Leadership Development
- Taught, supervised, and managed 30 team leaders over 2 years, each of whom have in turn successfully managed and led technicians in a new occupational specialty.
Operations Management
- Analyzed, coordinated, implemented, and verified all maintenance operations on a daily basis for over 15 technicians on over 300 pieces of equipment. Certifications
- Universal EPA CFC/HCFC Certification
- Oxy Acetylene Brazing, SMAW, and GTAW Welding Certification
Skills
Global Operations
Electronics
Refrigeration
Diesel Engine Mechanics and Repair
Gasoline Engine Mechanics and Repair
Jet Engine Mechanics and Repair
Welding
Hydraulics
Corrosion Treatment
Aircraft Painting
Paint Booth Operations
Marksmanship Expert