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Experience

2023-Present
Switchboard, Inc.

Software Engineer

Front-end development for progressive political campaign software.

2020-2023
Automattic, Inc.

Javascript Engineer

Full-stack Javascript (React) and PHP development supporting Wordpress.com and associated services. Operated as interim team lead for 6 months, managing a team of five other developers.

2017-2020
Rightpoint, LLC

Senior Software Consultant

Full-stack cross-platform development on a consulting basis. Projects included development of React-based websites, maintenance of a .NET web application, and Android application development. Also established position as one of Rightpoint's subject-matter experts on React and its surrounding ecosystem, giving multiple talks and one-on-one support to other developers.

2015-2017
JumpForward, Inc.

Software Engineer

Full-stack development of AngularJS and C# WebApi greenfield rebuild of financial software designed for budget management in college athletics departments. Participated in transition of company towards agile development processes.

2012-2015
Guaranteed Rate, Inc.

Junior Web Developer

Front-end and server-side development, both on legacy PHP codebase and on greenfield transition to .NET stack using C# WebAPI and AngularJS client-side framework. Engaged in agile development workflow for planning processes. Worked both solo and in pair-programming contexts to develop new features.

Education

2014
DePaul University

Master of Science, Software Engineering

2011
Goucher College

Bachelor of Arts, English

Minor: Computer Science

Speaking Engagements

July 2020
Decoupled Days 2020

"Migrating React Components to Use Hooks"

May 2020
ForwardJS 2020

"Git Good - Getting the Most Out of the Git CLI"

May 2019
Chicago Code Camp 2019

"Intro to Redux State Management in Javascript"

Languages

  • Javascript
  • C#
  • PHP
  • HTML/CSS
  • SQL
  • Java
  • Kotlin

Frameworks

  • ReactJS
  • react-query
  • Redux
  • CSS-in-JS
  • NodeJS
  • .NET Core

Testing

  • Jest
  • Enzyme
  • XUnit
  • JUnit

Databases

  • MSSQL
  • MySQL

Technologies

  • Git CLI
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Postman
  • Webpack
  • Github