Nimbio Labs

Software Engineer 2 - Las Vegas, NV (remote)

January 2023 - February 2024

Nimbio Labs is a startup that builds hardware as well as a platform for the property access and home security industry. I was hired to both build and maintain the front-end platform as well as work with parters to integrate their hardware with our software using custom APIs. This had me working alongside teams of other companies to accomplish the tasks. While we all did a little of everything, I was primarily responsible for updating and maintaining the front-end web platform and assist with maintaining the mobile app for Android and iOS.

Another project I built at Nimbio was a stand-alone project for UPS devices that is still being used in the field today. The app allows UPS drivers in Manhattan to open up doors to communities to drop off the packages. The app has an auto feature that allows the door to open w out interaction when the device is within range of the door. The devices themselves were custom launchers built on top of Android w special hardware.

Unfortunately, a USPS deal mishap caused the company to press the reset button, forcing the company to layoff virtually every employee including the CEO. Under the wing of the CTO and the network/security engineer, everything I learned while working for Nimbio is invaluable. Those guys helped fill in the gaps of my knowledge and I am grateful to them and the company for it.

Full Stack Developer

Contract work/self employed - Seattle, WA

December 2018 - December 2022

For over 3 years, I had been building a variety of full-stack applications including: web sites, React and React-Native applications, Google Cloud Services projects, mobile first websites, web scraper tools, productivity and educational apps, implementing various APIs, amongst many others.

I consider myself predominantly a React and Django developer particularly heavy on the front-end. While I can hold my own on the server side, I have much more experience with UI tools, libraries, and APIs.

Mobile Developer

Contract/self employed - Seattle, WA

October 2013 - Present

I've worked as a freelance mobile developer on and off again since Android was in diapers. I remeber making an app when 2.3 was the latest target. I started iOS in 2017, also on again off again. I also build apps for my own home projects and profit. Nowadays, thanks to the ability to bridge React with native code using native modules, my mobile stack typically contains React Native on the client side with a shared Django, Flask, or Node server.

Manager & Educator

Caffe Ladro - Seattle, WA

December 2016 - January 2019

Caffe Ladro is a chain of caffes in Seattle. I ran the location near Seattle Center (the Space Needle). While all of the stores ultimately communicated and collaborated, each store is set up to run individually. Being such, I ran every aspect of the store including: hiring, payroll, inventory, quarterly profit/loss, amongst many other tasks.

During my tenure, the store kept a steady increase in sales despite half a dozen new coffee shops opening up in the area all during the renovation of Climate Pledge Arena, during which many businesses in the neighborhood went under. My store also saw an overall 24% increase in profit due to my organization of product, minimizing waste, and efficient labor scheduling done using custom software I personally wrote.

Mechanic

Sears Auto Center - Tacoma, WA

January 2005 - January 2008

Working as a mechanic, I learned the fundamentals of Automotive Technology which was the starting point of my road to engineering and helped me a great deal while acting as a project manager in the robotics club in college. It gave me knowledge and hands on experience with electrical systems, reading schematics, and an understanding of general mechanics.