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Software Engineer
Laeta Development• January 2021 - Present
I am currently a full-stack Blockchain Engineer with a focus on coding in Solidity, Golang, and Vue. I went from being a crypto skeptic to a crypto enthusiast in the beginning of 2021 when I saw the industry begin to take off with the skyrocketing price of Bitcoin. I was familiar with the cryptocurrency along with others that existed, but had never even owned a single token. I quickly became a believer in blockchain technology, and now spend my days obsessing over learning more. My passion is building DApps that will be the foundation for the future of Web3. I actively contribute to open source projects, and have started a few myself. Projects I have recently published include: https://cryptocalc.app https://sspw.app
Senior Software Engineer
Laeta Development• August 2019 - April 2022
I was a freelance contractor who specialized in eCommerce development, architecture, and consulting. Utilizing my wide range of technology skills and extensive experience in the industry I brought a unique insight to all of my clients whether they were a fledgling startup or an established business at the enterprise level. My focus was on building out microservices and progressive web apps in order to bring companies into the latest and greatest in terms of technologies as well as integrating legacy systems in a forward thinking, organized and efficient manner. I worked in the eCommerce Industry for over fifteen years. I successfully launched my own eCommerce website when I was 21 years old, but lost the company when the economy crashed a year later. I started developing my own code after that and once I began using the Magento platform I never looked back! I utilized a wealth of technologies, platforms, and coding languages. I was happy to help on new projects and existing Enterprise projects as well. I am Magento Developer Plus certified and went through Magento 2 training. I am extremely familiar with Shopify as well. I also have experience building CMS sites using WordPress and Joomla!. I am proficient in GoLang, Vue.js, Docker, AWS, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, NoSQL, and a wealth of other languages and technologies. I have extremely high standards for all production code that gets released which means Git is a requirement as well as other industry leading technologies. I am familiar with working within a CI/CD pipeline and have helped architect solutions on AWS for high transaction Enterprise Magento stacks as well as for microservices written in GoLang.
Senior Software Engineer
Sounds True• June 2017 - July 2019
I was a Senior Web Application Developer at Sounds True. I played an integral role in ensuring the success of multiple platforms and projects at the company. Initially, I assisted in rearchitecting the Magento platform on AWS. I then helped lead the build on a new Magento 1 template as well as the cleanup of legacy code. Also, throughout my tenure I continuously worked on custom module development to meet the specific needs of the publishing company.
Senior Software Engineer
Cadence Labs• June 2016 - January 2017
I was a Senior Magento Developer at Cadence Labs. I specialized in building and maintaining Magento eCommerce websites. My focus was on all facets of the build from frontend HTML/CSS/JavaScript to custom backend PHP/MySQL modules.
Senior Software Engineer
Indaba Group• April 2014 - March 2016
I was a Senior Lead Developer at Indaba Group. I specialized in building and maintaining Magento eCommerce websites. My focus was on all facets of the build from frontend HTML/CSS/JavaScript to custom backend PHP/MySQL modules. I lead Magento development on a few different websites including some high end Enterprise sites like Lancaster Archery and Active Ride Shop. I contributed to many other sites as well. During my time at Indaba I was also exposed to cutting edge industry technologies such as Hybris and PostgreSQL. I learned a lot working in an agency environment, and now feel comfortable taking on a project no matter what size it is.
Software Engineer
Exemplar Web Design• November 2007 - March 2014
I was an independent contractor for 7 years. I started with my own website where I had to take on every role in order to get the site off the ground and running. Unfortunately the site did not survive the economic crisis that started in 2008. I then began developing websites as an independent contractor. I focused on both CMS websites and eCommerce websites. The platforms that I preferred to work on were Joomla!, WordPress, and Magento. I often found myself consulting and making sure that my clients received my best recommendation on which route to go with both their website and business as a whole. In 2014 I finally decided to move on from contract work and start working for a full fledged development agency here in Denver.
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