With a foundation in backend development (Swift Vapor, NY State) and a passion for intentional design, I create and refine systems—be it software, processes, or teams—to achieve clarity, efficiency, and remarkable outcomes. My approach is rooted in the belief that the most powerful solutions are elegantly simple and deeply considered.
Philosophy
Design as a Verb: More than aesthetics, design is the active process of thoughtful problem-solving. It's about shaping experiences, from user interfaces to team dynamics, with empathy and precision.
The Pursuit of Better: A commitment to iterating beyond "good enough." Small, judicious refinements compound to create significant improvements and truly excellent results.
Team as a Product: For those looking to hire, this means I view team structure and culture as design challenges, aiming to craft high-performance, collaborative environments.
Selected Work & Impact
High-Performance Team Architecture
Led the transformation of a backend team at a state agency. By redesigning workflows and fostering a culture of proactive ownership, we dramatically improved an underperforming team's output and reliability.
Turnaround times reduced from weeks to one day; achieved 100% system uptime and zero security incidents under my technical leadership.
MoodCast: Respectful Wellness App
Independently designed and developed "MoodCast," a mood tracking application for macOS, iOS, and watchOS. The focus was on creating a supportive, non-intrusive experience rooted in user well-being.
Achieved #1 ranking for macOS mood trackers, validating the approach of thoughtful, user-first design in a sensitive category.
Core Expertise
Technical Leadership & Backend Engineering
- —Swift (Vapor), Go, Node.js
- —PostgreSQL, Redis, API Design
- —Docker, CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure
- —System Architecture, Security Best Practices
Product & Design Process
- —User Research & Journey Mapping
- —Agile Methodologies & Team Orchestration
- —Process Optimization & Design Systems Thinking
- —Stakeholder Management & Collaboration