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About
Highly motivated, proactive, detail-oriented software engineer with a background in mechanical engineering.
Dedicated to furthering knowledge, improving skills, and exploring new technologies.
Projects
Technology
Python
Rust
Clojure
JavaScript
C
C++
SQL
Bash
React
HTML
CSS
Django
Flask
PostgreSQL
SQLite
Nginx
Apache
git
docker
Linux
Debian/Ubuntu
Experience
Lead Software Engineer
Capital One
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2021 to Present
Staff Software Engineer (2021)
Senior Software Engineer (2019 to 2021)
Software Engineer (2018 to 2019)
Lola.com
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2018 to 2021
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Delivered a ground-up business expense management / budgeting / charge card product on a 3 month timeline after global pandemic wiped out travel spend
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Integrated with banking providers to support card issuing, real time transaction authorization webhooks, and check/ACH payments
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Redesigned and implemented new flight search process to allow streaming responses, resulting in search speeds faster than Kayak and Expedia
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Evaluated and implemented integrations with travel content providers for searching and booking flights, hotels, and cars
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Collaborated with external business partners to unlock exclusive flight and hotel rates
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Developed and automated extensive reporting for in-house and external partners
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Championed static analysis and strict type checking on Python code bases
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Developed an extensive and reusable python utility library utilized across the organization
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Jointly led an organization-wide upgrade from python 2 to 3
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Participated regularly in the screening, interviewing, and hiring process
Application Programmer Analyst
Communally
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2016 to 2018
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Lead development of a responsive budgeting tool webapp (JavaScript/React)
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Participate in research and development of required features and overall UI design
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Design and build a new REST api, integrating with the existing backend system
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Architect new database schema and handle transformation and migration of legacy data
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Accommodate a myriad of unplanned feature requests
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Lead migration of backend services to Python3 and upgrades of production systems (systemd, gunicorn)
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Maintain and update a comprehensive Django application (Python)
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Re-architect core database (PostgreSQL) schemas to improve query performance and programming ergonomics
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Develop a report generation framework to allow quickly defining complex reports as Python data structures,
enabling faster development and consistent, maintainable code
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Collaborate with User Experience and Business Analysts in developing well-defined project specifications
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Automate build/compilation and deployments of various production, training, and demo sites
Hull Designer
Philly Shipyard
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2015 to 2016
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Developed and maintained purpose built Python modules utilized by designers across multiple companies
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Automated bill of materials reporting, eliminating physical archives and error-prone procedures
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Designed applications to automate raw material calculations, enabling crucial requisition timelines
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Developed TribonM3 (ship modeling software) Python plugins to help automate design processes
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Implemented centralized code repository to ensure seamless distribution to users
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Consolidated disparate MS Access databases into a unified SQLite database using pyodbc and SQLAlchemy
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Provided user interface to query the aggregated info on ship-wide raw materials usage
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Implemented ship-wide weight analysis to track unreported changes in ongoing container vessel design
Moment Arm Propulsion System for Cube Satellites
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Designed and constructed attitude control system capable of momentum wheel recharge via deployed arm mounted thrusters
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Developed real-time wireless communcation system using on-board Raspberry Pi for remote control and data acquisition
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Tested/integrated critical sensors and communication protocols into microprocessor control system
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Characterized, tested, and modified off-the-shelf RC motor for integration in flywheel assembly
Hull Design Engineering Intern
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Developed automated report genration system (Python), reducing preparation time from hours to minutes
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Designed and analyzed hull support structures required for assembly and transportation
of various hull sections using AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Nastran
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Created detailed frame fabrication drawings and itemized assembly and material reports using AutoCAD
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Produced scaffolding plans and bill of materials for future ship construction using AutoCAD and Excel
Engineering Intern
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Oversaw and documented work completed for mechanical and electrical contracts
to ensure adherence to contract documents and plans
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Produced daily construction reports detailing work completed and issues encountered
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Created and interpreted detailed construction drawings for construction conflicts and necessary redesigns
Product Development Co-op Engineer
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Designed and conducted product performance tests for new and existing products
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Quantified and delivered laboratory test results for product documentation and customer requests
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Created, revised, and maintenanced 2-D and 3-D drawings using AutoCAD, Catia V5, and SAP PLM software
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Assisted in and contributed to the design of new and innovative products
Education
Drexel University -- Philadelphia, PA
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Teaching Assistant / Grader, Mechanics of Materials II