I’m a Full Stack Software Engineer with 15+ years of experience. I specialize in building Mobile and Web Apps using frameworks such as React, ReactNative, Flutter, GraphQL, Ruby On Rails, and Juniper.
I help companies reach business goals by building practical, elegant, and reliable solutions to complex problems - with a clear timeline, consistent execution, and predictable budget.
If you are interested in hiring me or just want to say hi, feel free to drop me a line, or check out my blog for useful information on various tech stacks.
I built the core backend GraphQL service and internal data transformation services. I later joined frontend React Native development, and help unlock development bottlenecks by introducing a Design System and componentized frontend. I also helped developing the video transformation pipelines.
StartEngine was in the transition of moving from a legacy Ruby On Rails based monolith to microservices architecture. I helped them maintain the legacy app while providing advises the new architecture. I provided appropriate and timely support to keep the fragile legacy app running smoothly, avoided revenue loss from frequent down times.
I helped PeerStreet build a critical investment distribution system. This system contained very complex business rules and made wire transfers. I worked closely with product and stakeholders to ensure the system was reliable, correct, and maintainable. I also introduced the idea of a Design System for faster frontend development.
ProducePay was planning on expanding their market into produce trading. I was tasked to create a trading platform for farmers and brokers. The project already had some existing code written. I helped to transition the backend from RESTful API to GraphQL. I also introduced MaterialUI as a design system to enable fast frontend development.
I was tasked to design an event based microservices architecture as a company standard. I designed this system using RabbitMQ and Ruby based custom microservice framework. I then helped team transition their TimePlus Timecard service to the new framework. I also split out Authentication into its own microservice.
I helped ListApp launch their first Web and iPhone App. I was tasked to maintain, expand, and scale the backend service to meet the increasing demand of a public launch. I was also in charge of DevOps related tasks such as provisioning AWS with Terraform, dockerizing existing services, and integrate monitoring, security, and altering.
April 2021 - Present, Glendale, CA
Yeet.io is my software consulting practice. I help my clients reach business goals with my tech expertise.
PeerStreet is a two-sided marketplace for investing in real estate debt.
ProducePay gives farmers unprecedented access to the market, financial solutions, and trade protection they need. Buyers gain access to more growers, and receive fresh produce more efficiently.
Cast & Crew is a payroll company for Hollywood production companies.
August 2015 - November 2016, Venice, CA
ListApp is a Social Network App centered around lists.
NationBuilder powers nonprofits, movements, and campaigns, as they build the future.
Originally it was a big yellow book, called “YellowPages”. It is now an online local business listings.
Ekohe is a tech consultancy that focuses on building Web, Mobile, and AI.