A seasoned software engineering leader with over 20 years of experience designing, architecting, and delivering enterprise-grade cloud applications and high-performance web systems. Proven expertise in leading cross-functional developer teams, driving modern DevSecOps practices, and bridging industry innovation with academia through computer science instruction.
| Category | Skills & Technologies |
|---|---|
| Languages | TypeScript • JavaScript (ES6+) • Java • PHP • HTML5 • CSS3 • SQL |
| Frontend Frameworks | Angular (2+) • React • Next.js • RxJS • State Management |
| Backend & Databases | Spring Boot • Laravel • RESTful APIs • MySQL • PostgreSQL |
| Cloud & DevOps | AWS • Azure • GitHub Actions • GitLab CI • CI/CD Pipelines • Docker |
| AI & Emerging Tech | Azure AI • Generative AI Integration • Large Language Model APIs |
| Leadership & Core | SDLC & Agile • Software Architecture • Technical Mentorship • Team Leadership |
Principal Software Engineer
📅 Nov 2025 – Present
- AI & Frontend Architecture: Architect and build high-performance digital health portals and internal tools using Next.js and React, integrating state-of-the-art Generative AI capabilities.
- RAG & Vector Databases: Design and deploy Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines leveraging MongoDB Vector Search to query high-dimensional medical and enterprise datasets with low latency.
- Agentic AI Systems: Spearhead the implementation of Agentic AI workflows and LLM orchestration layers to automate complex diagnostic, reporting, and operational decisions.
- Compliance & Security: Ensure AI-driven platforms comply with strict medical device standards (IEC 62304), HIPAA guidelines, and data privacy frameworks, implementing secure data access and encryption.
- Engineering & Mentorship: Establish development practices for Next.js application structure and AI systems integration, mentoring engineering teams on testing and scaling AI solutions.
Lead Application Developer
📅 Aug 2025 – Dec 2025
- Technical Leadership: Led a team of Angular developers within Minnesota IT Services (MNIT), supporting mission-critical digital systems for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (PCA).
- Application Architecture: Spearheaded the technical architecture, modular design, and robust implementation of enterprise-grade, large-scale Angular applications.
- Standards & Best Practices: Defined comprehensive standards for coding, automated testing, UI component isolation, bundle size optimization, and performance tuning.
- Mentorship & Code Quality: Conducted regular code reviews, mentored engineers on TypeScript, RxJS, and clean architecture, and aligned engineering outcomes with state accessibility requirements.
Senior Application Developer
📅 Sep 2019 – Aug 2025
- Enterprise Development: Built and maintained reliable, highly scalable web solutions aligning with the state's QA standards and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Provided technical direction and architecture guidance to development teams spanning multiple state agencies.
- Documentation & Standards: Drafted and maintained technical designs, API schemas, and deployment documentation adhering to rigorous MNIT project standards.
- Execution & Administration: Managed and prioritized complex development workloads, environment configurations, and deployment schedules in an Agile/Scrum environment.
📅 Sep 2024 – Present
Department of Information Technology
- Java Programming (ITEC 2545): Instruct students on Java fundamentals, object-oriented concepts, algorithms, and application design.
- MySQL Database Design (ITEC 1465): Teach database design principles, normalization, writing complex SQL queries, and backend database implementation.
- Curriculum & Mentorship: Design coursework, projects, and assessments that bridge theoretical computer science with real-world industry requirements.
📅 Sep 2022 – Present
Department of Computer Science
- Database Systems (CSCI 1201): Deliver lectures and practical labs on relational database concepts, schema design, and query optimization.
- Object-Oriented Programming (CSCI 1125): Instruct OOP design principles using Java, including inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, and exception handling.
- Student Mentorship: Guide students through coding projects, debugging practices, and career paths in software engineering.
📅 Sep 2021 – Present
- Consulting Services: Provide software consulting, solution architecture, and strategic technology advisory services to clients.
- Full-Stack Projects: Lead custom software development projects from initial requirements gathering to deployment, leveraging modern web frameworks and cloud infrastructure.
📍 Minneapolis, MN
📅 Jul 2015 – Sep 2019
- Product Engineering: Acted as the lead developer for EventEXPRESS and EventMAX 2.0 enterprise event management platforms.
- Tech Stack: Built modular frontend components and backend services using Angular 6, Laravel, PHP, and MySQL.
- CI/CD & Collaboration: Built and optimized automated builds and tests using GitLab CI, ensuring smooth, high-velocity deployments across teams.
📍 Golden Valley, MN
📅 May 2014 – Jul 2015
- Web & eCommerce Development: Engineered responsive websites, scalable eCommerce applications, and bespoke plugins/integrations for diverse business clients.
- Performance Optimization: Tuned database structures and refactored client-side code, drastically reducing load times and improving SEO metrics.
- Rapid Delivery: Handled multiple client projects concurrently, consistently meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment.
📍 New Hope, MN
📅 Feb 2013 – May 2014
- Application Development: Developed, refactored, and maintained eCommerce websites and dynamic business tools utilizing core web technologies and MVC patterns.
- Master of Science in Software Engineering
🏫 Minnesota State University, Mankato | 📅 2024 – Present - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
🏫 Minnesota State University, Mankato | 📅 2003 – 2007
| Certification | Badge | Credential Verification |
|---|---|---|
| AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner |  |
Verify via Credly |
| Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals |  |
Verify via Microsoft |
| Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals |  |
Verify via Microsoft |
| GitHub Foundations |  |
Verify via Credly |
- Advanced Software Architecture: Designing high-throughput, microservice-based web platforms.
- Artificial Intelligence: Integrating Generative AI, machine learning APIs, and AI agent capabilities into software workflows.
- Cloud Engineering: Building multi-region serverless and containerized solutions on AWS & Azure.
- Technical Education: Elevating technical literacy and engineering principles in college classrooms.