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Experienced software engineer with 9 years building scalable applications at Microsoft, GameStop, Boeing, AI, and DeFi/web3 startups. Specializing in Fullstack with React, Next.js, TypeScript, Golang, AI and blockchain technologies with a proven track record of leading teams and delivering high-impact solutions.

About Me

I'm a senior software engineer with 10+ years of experience building high-performance applications at industry leaders like Microsoft, GameStop, and Boeing, plus innovative startups in the DeFi and web3 space. I've led development teams of 12+, architected complex systems, and delivered products serving millions of users.

My expertise spans full-stack development, cloud infrastructure, and AI and blockchain technologies. From developing Minecraft.net at Microsoft to building DeFi protocols with $110M+ TVL, I specialize in React, Next.js, TypeScript, Golang, and emerging AI and web3 technologies like langchain, langgraph, huggingface, n8n, wagmi, viem, and smart contracts.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, leading technical migrations, implementing modern architectures, and mentoring teams. My experience ranges from enterprise applications to cutting-edge AI andblockchain solutions, always focusing on scalability, performance, and exceptional user experiences.

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Skills & Technologies

Languages

TypeScript/JavaScript95%
Go85%
Java/Kotlin80%
Solidity75%

Frameworks/Libraries

React95%
Next.js95%
Express/Fastify90%
Gin85%
Spring80%
Foundry/Hardhat75%

Platforms

AWS90%
Azure85%
PCF75%
EVM80%

AI Tooling

Prompt Engineering
Langchain
HuggingFace
Cursor
Windsurf
deAI

Featured Projects

Here are some of my recent projects that showcase my skills and passion for creating innovative solutions.

FEATURED
Modern Portfolio Website
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Modern Portfolio Website
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A performant portfolio built with Next.js 15, featuring Server Components, Framer Motion animations, and 95+ Lighthouse scores.
$ ls technologies/
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Framer Motion
Vercel
FEATURED
SaaS Analytics Dashboard
> VIEW_PROJECT
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SaaS Analytics Dashboard
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Real-time analytics dashboard with interactive charts, user management, and subscription billing integration.
$ ls technologies/
React
Node.js
PostgreSQL
Chart.js
Stripe

Professional Experience

My journey through various roles and companies, building expertise in modern web development.

Software Engineer - Contract
Spectral Labs
Current
Jun 2024 - Jan 2025
Remote

Developed complex type-safe Next.js applications with SSR and React components using TypeScript. Designed WebSocket communication system for real-time LLM chat interface. Implemented blockchain functionality using wagmi and viem libraries, including wallet connections and smart contract interactions. Integrated Elixir APIs via microservices with web channels and HuggingFace SDK.

Next.js
TypeScript
WebSocket
wagmi
viem
Elixir
HuggingFace
Blockchain
Senior Software Engineer - Full Time
Seashell / Seamless Protocol
Mar 2023 - Mar 2024
Remote

Developed and deployed a decentralized finance (DeFi) application on Next.js 13 App Directory within the Arbitrum blockchain. Utilized wagmi hooks, viem, and rainbow-kit for web3 interactions. Founding engineer of Seamless Protocol on Base. Created protocols on Arbitrum L2 and Coinbase's Base chain with TVL over $110 million. Contributed to open-source by forking Aave, Ampleforth Geysers and ENS Claims.

Next.js 13
wagmi
viem
rainbow-kit
Arbitrum
Base
DeFi
PostgreSQL
Lead Front End Engineer - Contract
Snowcrash
Dec 2022 - Feb 2023
Remote

Spearheaded Next.js adoption with Styled-Components for improved performance and maintainability. Developed gRPC microservices integration with PostgresDB. Implemented Magic.Link authorization patterns. Drove Polygon blockchain adoption for multichain NFT marketplace. Designed monorepo architecture using Turborepo with Storybook component library. Onboarded National Geographic's first web3 NFT collaboration.

Next.js
Styled-Components
gRPC
PostgreSQL
Magic.Link
Polygon
Turborepo
Storybook
Software Engineer - Full Time
GameStop NFT
Dec 2021 - Dec 2022
Seattle, WA

Developed user-friendly frontend interface for GameStop NFT's web3 application using Ethereum blockchain. Implemented React and web3.js for user profiles, NFTs, collections management. Utilized Storybook component library and Redux Toolkit for state management. Contributed to backend microservices using Node.js, Express, Go, and Postgres. Configured AWS Cloudfront, S3, and Lambda functions. Onboarded Loopring and IMX L2 blockchains.

React
web3.js
Ethereum
Redux Toolkit
Node.js
Go
PostgreSQL
AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
Senior Software Engineer - Full Time
Nota
Apr 2021 - Dec 2021
Remote

Collaborated with cross-functional teams developing React, Redux Sagas, Java, and Spring Boot microservices for M&T Bank financial integrations. Led transition to micro-frontend architecture using Module Federation and Webpack. Advocated for Storybook, Fullstory, and Component Libraries adoption. Implemented mobile-first responsive development, accessibility, and i18n. Maintained DevOps with Docker, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, AWS, and Argo CD.

React
Redux Sagas
Java
Spring Boot
Module Federation
Webpack
Docker
Terraform
AWS
Software Development Lead - Contract
Microsoft Game Studios
May 2020 - Apr 2021
Redmond, WA

Consulted for Microsoft on Minecraft.net, leading and mentoring 12 developers with focus on React, TypeScript, Webpack, NX Monorepo, and Python with Django. Implemented modern web development strategies for data privacy, accessibility, and performance. Successfully managed migration from Mojang to Microsoft Accounts after acquisition. Spearheaded Java CMS setup in Docker and Kubernetes cluster deployment on Azure.

React
TypeScript
Webpack
NX Monorepo
Python
Django
Java
Docker
Kubernetes
Azure
Senior Software Engineer - Full Time
Boeing
Jun 2015 - May 2020
Seattle, WA

Developed robust React and TypeScript UI for building tooling, visualizations, and user management using modern hooks and context patterns. Created charting and data visualizations using D3.js and react-charts for C-suite reporting. Leveraged Node with Serverless architecture via Azure Functions. Designed REST microservices for Teradata integration. Architected scalable micro front-end platform solution for global teams. Conducted GraphQL PoC for multiple data source integration.

React
TypeScript
D3.js
Node.js
Azure Functions
Teradata
GraphQL
MongoDB
GitLab

Education

Academic foundation in technology and social sciences from Washington State University

BA in Management Information Systems

Washington State University

Pullman, WA
2010 – 2015

Focused on business technology integration, systems analysis, and enterprise software development.

BA in Social Sciences

Washington State University

Pullman, WA
2010 – 2015

Dual degree providing comprehensive understanding of human behavior and social systems.

GitHub Activity

My latest open source contributions and projects.

Get In Touch

Have a project in mind or want to collaborate? I'd love to hear from you. Let's create something amazing together.

Let's Connect
I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, interesting projects, or just having a friendly chat about technology and development.
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