I am a systems architect and software engineer with 13 years of professional experience, combining technical excellence with empathetic leadership and clear communication. My work extends beyond code to requirements discovery, scalable architecture, and translating complex systems into outcomes that non-technical stakeholders understand. I am passionate about solving complex problems through collaborative environments where diverse perspectives are valued. My managers have noted that I "operate with uncommon foresight," designing not just for current requirements but for future horizons while nurturing the collective capability needed to reach them.

Most of my Agile experience is in Scrum, but I believe in doing what works best for each team. I'm passionate about mentoring junior engineers and have been described as someone who shows up ready to ask questions that help guide a holistic view of what we're creating.

Core Strengths:

• Leadership & Communication: I practice radical candor, fostering environments where honest, direct communication leads to better outcomes and stronger team dynamics
• Requirements Discovery: Starting with "What outcome serves our users?", I uncover the why behind requests, leading to reliable solutions that accelerate buy-in and reduce delivery risk
• Technical Architecture: Skilled in .NET, system design, SQL, AWS, and multiple frameworks, with a "precision without paralysis" approach that sees beyond immediate solutions to foundational capabilities while recognizing the need to achieve outcomes in the present
• User-Centric Design: User experience is my north star—I believe exceptional software must deliver intuitive, seamless experiences that users love
• Technical Communication: I bridge technical depth with human understanding, quickly producing documentation that connects technical debt to business impact

Professional Technologies:

• Backend: C#, .NET (Framework & Core), SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Python
• Frontend: ReactJS, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS
• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, IIS, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform
• Development Tools: Git, Team City, Octopus, Cursor AI, Data Dog, Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code

Key Achievements:

• Team Performance: Increased productivity 100% through improved team organization and SCRUM leadership
• Cloud Migration: Led initiative to modernize legacy applications into cloud-native solutions for 3,000+ clients
• Mentorship: Mentored junior and mid-level engineers in best practices and domain-driven design
• High-Volume Systems: Architected high-volume analytics dashboards and optimized database performance for mission-critical applications
• Cost Optimization: Saved $1,000/month in AWS fees through strategic cost analysis and data audit
• Secure Integrations: Implemented secure API integrations with major financial partners including VISA, Mastercard, and Moneygram

Leadership Experience:

• Team Management: Developed training modules, managed and trained over 20 tutors while still an undergraduate
• Teaching: Served as adjunct lecturer in Physics
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked closely with enterprise architects to align solutions and reduce duplicative work
• Agile Leadership: Led SCRUM ceremonies and championed agile methodologies across teams

Master of Science in Data Analytics (Expected), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, May 2027
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (Expected), December 2025
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (Expected), May 2026
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Indiana University South Bend, May 2012
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Indiana University South Bend, May 2012

When I'm not working or attending class, you can find me hiking local trails, playing or listening to music, spending time with loved ones, or watching a movie or show.