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I am a veteran software architect and engineer who began his career in 1998 with a vast skillset of of technologies across the stack in
the spaces of online multiplayer gaming, social networking, video streaming/sharing, peer-to-peer technologies, Developer SDKs,
scientific research, artificial intelligence, data mining/analysis and virtual reality systems. Besides engineering, I have experience in
project management, internet marketing , software/game design, UI/UX development and graphic design. My strengths include
being a quick study, which has provided me a lot of broad knowledge of different technologies over the years, my creativity and
passion for invention which has allowed me to find better solutions to given systems and pioneer new software solutions to increase
functionality and profitability. I work best in startup environments allowing me to wear many hats and invest myself in the success of
the business. I have a business mind and entrepreneurial passion, constantly developing business plans and prototyping new app
inventions as well as reading up on new technologies to know as much as I can about my field.
Skills ExpERIENCE
Languages: JavaScript, Java, Python, C++, SQL, C#, Independent Contractor (2008 - Present)
HTML5, CSS3, PHP, Ruby, MATLAB, Elixir ● Development of a mobile app and backend tracking customer data using
Platforms: Linux, Windows, OSX, Android, iOS, Web, Meteor.js
XBox ● Administration of deployed software on Google Compute Engine
Cloud Tech: AWS, Azure, OpenShift ● Developed mocha unit and integration tests to test web server
Web Tech/Frameworks: Node.js, Meteor, ● Tuned PostgreSQL database for performance
Angular.js, Bootstrap, MVC, WebSockets, RESTful
● Improved SQL queries for performance and scalability
Web Services, SOA/Microservices, Django,
● Developed Front-Ends using jQuery, Angular.js and React
CodeIgniter, ASP.NET, Silverlight, RoR, IoT, Semantic
Web, Client/Server, P2P, RabbitMQ Pigeon Systems, Chief Technical Officer (2017)
Code Libraries: jQuery, Mocha.js, Underscore.js ● Head of architecture and development of AI technology for drones
Databases: MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, ● Successfully prototyped technology and developed MVP
MongoDB, Neo4j, Redis, MapReduce/Hadoop, Spark
Data Science and AI Tech: Machine Learning, ,
Legacy.com, Lead Backend Developer (2015-2016)
Statistical Analysis, R, NLP, Neural Networks, ● Successfully refactored core web service APIs to be to provide performance,
Classification, Computer Vision, Linear Regression scalability, security, RESTful standards.
Mobile Tech: Meteor/Cordova, Android SDK/NDK, ● Redesigned the backend APIs into a microservice architecture with an API
iOS gateway employing technologies such as Websockets, RabbitMQ, Redis and
Marketing Tech: SEO, SEM, Scraping,, Strategic Yeoman in order to scale the application.
Backlinking, Mass Emailing ● Worked with multiple databases including PostgreSQL, Solr, Redis and and
Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, TDD, BDD Spark, aiding in supporting big data operations via MapReduce development
Development Tools: git, WebStom, Maven, Gradle, ● Played an instrumental role in researching, designing and prototyping the 2.0
Yeoman platform using open-source tools and modern development strategies
Team Coordination: Jira, Aha!, Slack
DevOps Tools: Docker, Shell Script, Puppet, Chef Headspace.com, S enior Developer (2015)
Security Tools: Kali Linux, Metasploit, nmap, ● Developed RESTful API in Java/Hibernate/Swing
WireShark, Nessus, ZAP ● Aided in moving JRE and other elements of the stack to Docker containers
Other Tech: Driver/Firmware/Embedded ● Assisted in developing/debugging native Android client
Development, Virtual/Augmented Reality, DirectX, ● Converted Maven build system to a continuous delivery system using Gradle
OpenGL, Unity3D ● Developed unit and integration tests in Mocha
● Improved SQL queries for performance and scalability
Velomedia, Director of Development (2013)
● Served as technical lead on porting client’s iOS app to native Android using Java.
● Developed tools in C++ for high-performance testing
● Spearheaded design and development of a Ajax-based live feed plugin for
Wordpress
● Took lead position in prototyping and testing complex solutions for client
requirements, including intranet and extranet development on the Wordpress
platform
● Improved MySQL database performance through normalization of database
UCLA, Laboratory Research Assistant (2011-2012)
● Developed tools in MATLAB to process data for research lab
EDUCATION ● Aided in analyzing of MRI data on human subjects, including finding
correlations between regions of the cortex and cognitive processes
UCLA, B.S. Degree ● Conducted academic research to aid principal investigator, including research
Major: Cognitive Science on high-risk behaviors and the hypothesized systems of decision-making that
Minor: Computer Science humans undergo along with computer models based on human
GPA: 3.2 decision-making, evaluation of rewards over risk and how game theory