I’m currently building scientific software for the Allen Institute for Brain Science. Previous work includes Microsoft, freelance, and various internships.
I received my education from The University of Texas at Austin, where I completed a master’s in computer science, and Austin Community College, where I first discovered my love of programming.
I enjoy building high-quality and reliable software and I’m passionate about using technology and technology companies for societal good.
In my spare time, I can be found sailing, tinkering with a ham radio, or in the park with my dog.
Specialties
Areas of Experience
Web Services
I have engineered and maintained a global-scale cloud service while building Microsoft Azure Digital Twins and honed my web app backend experience through work on the Allen Brain Map.
Systems
I have designed and implemented a range of systems with experience including work on the Microsoft Windows operating system, building a data system of pipelines and services for the Allen Institute for Brain Science, and designing a secure ubiquitous computing platform for my master’s thesis at UT Austin.
Wireless Communications
I developed the POCSAG encoding library trusted by the Burning Man Festival for emergency dispatch since 2019. I am also a licensed FCC amateur radio operator and maintain the open source APRS# packet radio project.
Mentorship and Coaching
I have experience mentoring and coaching at levels from high school students through professionals with programs such as Hunt the Wumpus, InternLink 2020, the Microsoft and Allen Institute internship and new hire programs, and experience as an engineering manager.
Skills
Languages
- Bash
- C#
- C++
- Python
- SQL
- Ruby
- TypeScript
- Batch
- PowerShell
- PHP
- LabVIEW
- HTML/CSS
Technologies
- docker
- GraphQL
- OpenAPI
- REST APIs
- PostgreSQL
- No-SQL DB
- git
- CI/CD
Platforms
- .NET
- AWS
- Linux
- Azure
- Windows
- Node.js
- Arduino
- Linode
- GitHub Actions
Leadership
- Recruiting
- Mentorship
- Teaching
- Interviews
- Presenting
- Scrum champion
- Planning
Projects
Open Source and Personal Projects
Professional Communication
Talks and Publications
Timeline
Career Timeline
November 2023
Conference talk at SeaGL 2023Summer 2023
Managed and mentored summer internAllen Institute for Brain Science
May 2023
University tech talk at UWB Hacks 2023 @ University of Washington BothellApril 2023
Promoted to engineering manager of internal data platforms and tools teamSoftware Engineer Manager at Allen Institute for Brain Science
January 2023
Transferred to Lead Engineer for internal data platforms and toolsAllen Institute for Brain Science