Resume

About

I design and build end-to-end systems that solve complex problems with clarity and precision. My approach combines thoughtful user experiences with resilient architectures, leveraging modern web technologies and cloud-native patterns to create solutions that scale seamlessly and evolve gracefully.

Experience

Data Engineer, NJ Unemployment Insurance

Apr 2024 – Present
Nava • Remote
  • Developed AWS Glue ETL pipelines to extract and transform data from legacy DB2 mainframes to PostgreSQL, improving data accessibility and reliability.
  • Architectured key areas of the data model to ensure
  • Designed a data flattener tool to flatten SQLAlchemy objects.
  • Authored a comprehensive 45+ step migration runbook, adopted as the standard for high-risk data operations.
  • Architected a scalable data migration framework using Temporal workflows, enabling safe, decoupled data transformation outside production deployment windows.
  • Executed complex data model updates and migrations to optimize performance and align with evolving business needs.
AWS GluePythonSQLAlchemyPostgreSQLTemporalNext.jsETLData ModelingEvent-Driven Architecture

Engineering Team Lead, NJ Unemployment Insurance

Jun 2023 – Apr 2024
Nava • Remote
  • Led the technical team for the NJ Unemployment Insurance claimant portal, guiding the successful launch of a modernized portal used by thousands of claimants.
  • Automated release workflows with GitHub Actions, increasing deployment reliability and enabling 75+ successful releases with minimal manual intervention.
  • Developed Splunk dashboards to monitor key metrics and logs, enabling proactive issue resolution and enhancing stakeholder visibility.
  • Coordinated multiple production launches, established production support norms, and triaged critical incidents.
  • Mentored engineers and onboarded new team members, establishing best practices for code reviews, ticket management, and engineering operations.
  • Implemented features such as SSN verification, S3 deprecation, language translation, and intake reporting, improving product functionality and compliance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and clients to define feature requirements, ensure launch readiness, and drive continuous improvement.
Next.jsTypeScriptPythonAWSGitHub ActionsSplunkPostgreSQLFeature Flags

Software Engineer, MA Paid Family Medical Leave

Aug 2021 – Jun 2023
Nava • Remote
  • Led the design and implementation of the Appeals process, supporting 19,000+ appeals in 2023 and 68,000+ since launch.
  • Conducted technical feasibility studies, authored technical documentation, and mentored junior engineers.
  • Built performant front-end web pages with Next.js, improving user experience and page load times.
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architectures, increasing system reliability and scalability.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders, third-party vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Supported production releases, resolved critical bugs, and participated in on-call rotations to ensure system stability.
PythonFlaskSQLAlchemyAWS ECSCI/CDNext.jsPostgreSQLREST APIsEvent-Driven Architecture

Full-Stack Engineer

July 2020 – Aug 2021
Deloitte • Lake Mary, FL
  • Built the IRS Child Tax Credit portal within a 3-month timeframe, implementing secure authentication flows and complex eligibility calculations
  • Engineered a microservices architecture for ArmyIgnitED.com that reduced education benefit processing time from over 2 months to under 2 weeks
  • Designed and implemented a role-based access control system supporting multiple user roles with dynamic permission sets
  • Established automated testing and deployment pipelines that substantially reduced deployment failures and enabled more frequent releases
  • Created data migration utilities that successfully transferred legacy data to new systems with high accuracy
ReactNode.jsTypeScriptMicroservicesOAuthCI/CDJestAWS LambdaDynamoDB

Full-Stack Engineer

May 2019 – July 2020
Accenture • Tampa, FL
  • Developed scalable React/Node.js applications serving numerous daily active users with high reliability
  • Implemented GraphQL APIs that optimized frontend-backend data transfer and improved application performance
  • Designed and built real-time analytics dashboards using WebSockets, enabling immediate visibility into system performance
  • Established code quality standards and review processes that significantly reduced production issues
  • Created comprehensive API documentation and developer guides that improved onboarding efficiency for new team members
ReactNode.jsGraphQLWebSocketsMongoDBRedisDocker

Web Development Teaching Assistant

Feb 2019 – May 2019
Lambda School • Remote
  • Mentored students in full-stack web development, supporting their transition to professional roles
  • Led code reviews and pair programming sessions focusing on React, Node.js, and RESTful API development
  • Facilitated daily stand-ups and sprint planning for student projects using agile methodologies
  • Developed supplementary learning materials for advanced JavaScript concepts and state management patterns
JavaScriptReactReduxNode.jsExpressSQLGitAgile

Web Developer

Aug 2017 – July 2018
Tompkins Financial • Ithaca, NY
  • Engineered an automated email database system that integrated with Jack Henry banking software, improving data accuracy and operational efficiency
  • Developed responsive web interfaces for banking applications that enhanced mobile user experience
  • Implemented security best practices for internal communication systems, ensuring compliance with financial regulations
  • Led a bank-wide automation initiative that significantly reduced manual processing time across multiple departments
ReactPosgreSQLNode.jsExpress