About Me

I build things that work. Over the past 15 years, I've helped companies from Fortune 500s to scrappy startups create software that people actually use. I work across web, mobile, and desktop - whatever makes sense for the problem at hand. These days, I'm particularly interested in AI-powered tools and local-first applications that put users in control of their data.

I've been writing code professionally for about 15 years now, working with everyone from two-person startups to Fortune 500 companies. I like solving problems that actually matter to users, and I've learned that the best solutions are usually simpler than you think.

San Diego, California

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Skills & Expertise

A comprehensive toolkit developed through years of hands-on experience and continuous learning.

Frontend & Mobile Development

React

React Native

TypeScript

JavaScript

Remix

Progressive Web Apps

Cross-Platform Desktop

PyQt

Java

Python

Native Desktop Applications

Backend & Infrastructure

Node.js

Python

GraphQL

REST APIs

Microservices Architecture

DevOps & Cloud

CI/CD Pipelines

GitHub Actions

Docker

AWS

Infrastructure as Code

Emerging Technologies

LLM Integration

Local-First Applications

IoT Development

Real-Time Systems

Product Development

Full-Stack Development

System Architecture

Performance Optimization

User Experience

Proficiency Overview

Expert Level

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

Node.js

CSS/SASS

Advanced Level

PostgreSQL

AWS

Docker

Python

GraphQL

Work Experience

A journey through different roles and companies that have shaped my expertise and perspective.

Lead Frontend Engineer

CareCar Inc.

Jan 2020 - Present

5 years 7 months

Current Position

Built CareCar's main platform - web app for operations plus mobile apps for members and drivers. Got real-time location tracking working across different phones and network conditions. Set up CI/CD with GitHub Actions and Docker, running on AWS. Handles a few thousand transactions daily.

Key Technologies & Tools

ReactReact NativeTypeScriptAWSCI/CD Pipelines

Founder & Lead Developer

uptrend.tech

Jan 2018 - Dec 2022

4 years 11 months

Ran a development shop for about 5 years, building apps for different clients across web, mobile, and desktop. Created standard workflows and DevOps practices to keep quality consistent across projects. Closed it down to focus on product work at CareCar.

Key Technologies & Tools

ReactReact NativeQtPythonCI/CDAWS

Open Source Developer & Contributor

Technology Industry

Sep 2009 - Present

15 years 11 months

Current Position

I like building tools that make other developers' lives easier. Have about 193 public repos with various Vim plugins, utilities, and experiments. Some of them are actually useful.

Key Technologies & Tools

VimLJavaScriptPythonTypeScriptOpen Source

Career Highlights

Years of Experience

Building production-ready applications

100k+

Users Impacted

Through applications I've built and maintained

15+

Team Projects

Collaborative development experiences

Education & Learning

Academic foundation and continuous learning journey that fuel my passion for technology.

Practical Experience

Software Engineering

Self-Taught & Continuous Learning

Learned programming by building things and breaking them. Still learning new stuff every day - that's half the fun of this field.

Jan 2009

Magna Cum Laude

Continuous Learning

50+

Online Courses

Completed courses on various platforms

10+

Certifications

Industry-recognized certifications

20+

Conferences

Tech conferences and workshops attended

100+

Books

Technical and professional books read

I believe in lifelong learning and staying updated with the latest technologies and industry trends. This commitment to continuous growth ensures that I can bring the most current and effective solutions to every project.