Development

I’m a versatile Product Engineer with experience building scalable software solutions across fintech, healthcare, and government environments. I specialize in full-stack development with a focus on user experience, system optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.

Professional Highlights

Current Role: Founding Engineer at IntellPro

Building AI-powered research platform for Fortune 500 hedge fund clients:

• User-Focused Product Development: Architected modern, design-forward interface prioritizing user experience for complex financial research workflows
• Performance Optimization: Implemented strategic database and frontend improvements, including comprehensive monitoring with OpenTelemetry, Datadog, Jaeger, and Prometheus
• Full-Stack Architecture: Built systems using Next.js 15, React 19, TypeScript, Drizzle ORM, and PostgreSQL
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Partnered with design and product teams to translate user needs into technical solutions, balancing feature delivery with code quality

Previous Role: Staff Software Engineer at Magnus Health

Led critical infrastructure development for healthcare applications:

• Large-Scale Migration: Successfully migrated 500+ schools from legacy Java system to modern PHP platform with zero downtime, now serving 10,000+ active users with 99.9% uptime
• Customer Success: Collaborated with customer service teams to resolve technical issues and contributed to mobile app improvements that increased Apple App Store rating from 2.3 to 4.8 stars
• API Architecture: Built and maintained Java/Spring Boot APIs connecting mobile health services to backend systems

Government Experience: NOAA Software Developer

Developed compliance-driven solutions for federal data processing:

• Data Processing & Accessibility: Designed systems to process and standardize thousands of climate data records for public access
• Compliance: Independently architected Section 508 compliant PDF generation system ensuring federal accessibility standards
• Agile Delivery: Consistently delivered bi-weekly sprint goals in dynamic 2-5 person team environments

Technical Expertise

Languages & Frameworks

• Backend: Java, Spring Boot, Python, Groovy, PHP, Node.js
• Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, React Native, Angular
• Mobile: React Native, Expo, Cordova, Framework7

DevOps & Tools

• Infrastructure: Linux, Docker, Jenkins, Vercel
• Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL, Drizzle ORM, Prisma
• Observability: OpenTelemetry, Datadog, Jaeger, Prometheus
• API Development: tRPC, REST, React Query
• Version Control: Git

Architecture Patterns

• Type-safe API design with tRPC
• React component architecture and optimization
• Database query optimization
• Mobile-first development
• Observability and monitoring systems
• Authentication systems (OAuth, Azure AD, JWT)

Personal Projects

Turn Style 🚇

Real-time MTA station reporting and police tracking app

A full-stack application helping NYC subway riders stay informed about station conditions through crowdsourced reports.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js 14, React Native with Expo, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: tRPC, Next.js API routes, PostgreSQL, Prisma ORM
• Authentication: Dual system - NextAuth.js for web, custom JWT for mobile
• Infrastructure: Cross-platform deployment with type-safe APIs

Key Features

• Real-time station condition reporting
• Police presence tracking system
• Station favorites with sync across devices
• Discord OAuth authentication
• Cross-platform compatibility (web + mobile)

Technical Highlights

• Built dual authentication system supporting both web sessions and mobile JWT tokens
• Implemented type-safe API layer using tRPC with superjson transformer
• Created responsive mobile app with Expo Router and custom hooks
• Designed PostgreSQL schema with Prisma for efficient data relationships

Architecture

Web App (Next.js) ←→ Shared Backend (tRPC) ←→ Mobile App (React Native)
                           ↓
                    PostgreSQL Database

Freelance Development

Building custom web solutions for creative professionals and small businesses since 2019:

• Full-Stack Solutions: Designed and deployed 15+ websites and web applications with responsive designs and custom functionality
• Diverse Stack: Developed across WordPress, custom PHP applications, and modern JavaScript frameworks
• Client-Focused: Adapted technical approaches to meet unique client needs and budget constraints

Development Philosophy

I believe in building software that solves real problems while maintaining high code quality and system reliability. My approach emphasizes:

• User-Centric Design: Understanding the end-user impact of technical decisions, from hedge fund analysts to school health personnel
• Performance First: Implementing comprehensive monitoring and optimization strategies to ensure smooth operation with large datasets
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Working effectively with design, product, and customer success teams
• Continuous Learning: Staying current with emerging technologies and best practices

Current Focus

I’m particularly interested in:

• Modern Full-Stack Architecture: Building scalable applications with Next.js, React, and TypeScript
• Observability: Implementing comprehensive monitoring systems with OpenTelemetry and Datadog
• Type-safe Development: Leveraging TypeScript, tRPC, and Drizzle ORM for robust applications
• Performance Optimization: Database query optimization and frontend rendering improvements
• Fintech Solutions: Applying software solutions to complex financial research workflows

Interested in collaborating or learning more about any of these projects? Feel free to contact me or check out my work on GitHub.