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About.

I live life at the intersection where creativity and engineering meet, transforming complex problems into elegant solutions. Whether it’s setting up a backend service or crafting a frontend interface that users actually enjoy using, I approach every challenge with curiosity and meticulous attention to detail. That said, I’m big on collaboration, and my proven ability to bridge technical and creative perspectives plays a key role in the great results I’ve delivered (re: projects 👇).

Maybe it’s an oversimplification, but I feel like it all leads back to being motivated by quality. Not an always-get-it-on-the-first-try kind of quality. But a quality born of an almost giddy persistence; to find the answers even if it makes me look naïve for asking; to put my heart into collaborating as a team for the sake of the finished product (doesn’t hurt that it’s also fun); to push myself to learn and grow, every single day, even when it feels uncomfortable.

  • LOCATION: Missoula, Montana
  • PREVIOUS CAREER: Licensed Architect
  • FAVORITE PASTTIME: Pottery
  • NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Designed and built a house
  • HIGHEST EDUCATION: Master of Architecture

Experience.

2021 - PRESENT

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

SLALOM | Denver, Colorado | Oct 2021 - Present (3 yrs 6 mos)

Built enterprise-scale web applications for one of the largest agricultural companies in the world. Ongoing projects include a cross-platform UI library and a cross-platform, greenfield FinTech app, among others. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that exceeded client needs.

2019 - 2021

Full-Stack Software Engineer

BLNDSPT | Denver, Colorado | Oct 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 yrs 1 mo)

Developed on a wide range of projects, delivering scalable solutions across industries, with a focus on accessibility within enterprise-scale web applications. Worked closely with clients to understand their requirements and deliver high-quality, accessible solutions.

2018 - 2019

Full-Stack Engineer Apprenticeship

THINKFUL | Denver, Colorado | Oct 2018 - Jun 2019 (9 mos)

Created and deployed mobile-first applications while honing technical skills by collaborating with other developers. Gained hands-on experience with modern web development technologies and methodologies.

2017 - 2018

Architect

GALLOWAY | Denver, Colorado | Nov 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 yr)

Led operations on a variety of project types, including a minor league baseball stadium and a large apartment complex. Managed projects from design through construction.

2014 - 2017

Project Architect

VENTURE | Denver, Colorado | Sep 2014 - Oct 2017 (3 yrs 2 mos)

Managed multi-family and interiors projects, including budgeting, scheduling, proposal preparation, exterior design, construction document management, client presentations, consultant coordination, and construction administration.

Projects.

Nutrien Hub

Contributed to frontend and backend development of the Nutrien Ag Solutions HUB, a cross-platform app that helps farmers track weather, manage farms, and handle finances, integrating real-time data and secure account management.

React / React NativeTypeScriptGraphQLNode.jsPostgreSQL

Fire Graph

A simple-to-use React web utility that parses and heavily analyzes raw CSV output from kiln controllers to help the global pottery community visualize their firing data (via Recharts graph) and troubleshoot kiln issues.

React / React NativeTypeScript

Clover

Frontend development on Clover's React website, a leading point-of-sale platform. Enhanced user experience with seamless navigation, responsive design, and robust features for business management.

React / React NativeJavaScriptNode.jsPostgreSQL

NPMM

Designed and developed NPMM, a React app allowing developers to browse and save npm packages, with seamless installation via a custom CLI. Contributed as a full-stack developer and sole designer in a team of 4.

React / React NativeJavaScriptNode.jsPostgreSQL

Portfolio

Yes, this website. Meta, I know. While I gathered inspiration from all over the internet, the design and every line in the codebase was built from scratch, including all of the animations.

React / React NativeTypeScriptFramer Motion

Team USA App

Contributed to frontend development of the React Native Team USA mobile app, a central platform for delivering news, events, and exclusive Olympic & Paralympic content. Features include athlete bios, results tracking, live streaming, and a customizable experience.

TypeScriptReact / React NativeRedux

Skills.

FULL STACKFullstackAsset 46BackendAsset 46DevtoolsAsset 46FrontendPythonPostgreSQLTypeScriptCI/CDGitHubAmazon Web ServicesAuth0CSS3TypeScriptHTML5Node.jsGraphQLjQueryReact / React NativeExpressSequelizeExpoFramer MotionReduxJest Testing Library