Primary technical owner for automation, analytics, and workflow systems supporting manufacturing, fulfillment, and e-commerce operations. Set architectural direction, evaluated technology investments, and advised executive leadership on infrastructure and platform strategy.

• Designed and implemented event-driven production systems replacing manual and spreadsheet-based coordination with real-time operational workflows.
• Built automated data collection and analytics platforms used by operators, managers, and executives for staffing, forecasting, and production oversight.
• Developed internal workflow systems already processing over 85% of company commerce during the first year of deployment.
• Researched, trained, and deployed AI-powered customer support systems providing 24/7/365 coverage with seamless human escalation.
• Migrated custom sites and analytics systems to Shopify cloud infrastructure, maintaining custom cart and product designer functionality.
• Led cross-platform integrations between manufacturing systems, analytics pipelines, and customer-facing services.

Designed and implemented secure client-server systems integrating proprietary game servers with remote content services and RESTful APIs.

• Built controlled ad interaction workflows requiring verified user engagement prior to gameplay progression.
• Developed anti-abuse and fraud detection mechanisms in a partially untrusted distributed ecosystem.
• Implemented validation systems to prevent fraudulent ad views and protect revenue integrity.
• Worked directly with executive stakeholders to align system behavior with business objectives.

Lead Software Engineer (2017–2019)

Oversaw web infrastructure, application development, and server administration within the Pittsburgh Quantum Institute. Designed complex Drupal-based platforms with custom modules, managed domain and server accounts, architected a distributed digital signage system using Raspberry Pi hardware, and integrated live broadcast systems with web platforms for major conferences.

Full Stack Software Engineer (2015–2017)

Led migration of major research web properties to Drupal CMS, developing custom themes, views, and applications while coordinating directly with faculty stakeholders.

Frontend Software Engineer (2012–2015)

Built standalone front-end applications and interactive components for academic and research platforms.

Software Engineering Consultant (2019–2020)

Provided architectural guidance and operational continuity for critical web and server platforms following organizational transition.

Engaged to recover and modernize the Ruiz Foods website following a cybersecurity breach. Implemented remediation measures and replaced legacy Flash components with standards-based JavaScript, preserving functionality while ensuring long-term browser compatibility.

Achieved a 4.0 GPA and earned President's List honors while studying information security, graphics and animation, and web application development. Multiple time President's List honoree; Phi Beta Kappa honor society member.

Panelist — Tech Elevator Software Bootcamp

Regularly participate in developer panels sharing lessons learned, career guidance, and practical engineering insights with aspiring software developers.

Open-Source Developer & Code Reviewer — GitHub

Authored and published 61+ open-source plugins for the Valve Source Engine ecosystem, focused on gameplay systems, rewards infrastructure, and server-side enhancements. Several projects achieved widespread adoption within the community.

Active contributor and code reviewer within the AlliedModders developer community, supporting quality and security standards across distributed server environments.