私について
About me.
I'm an Engineering Leader with over 10 years of experience working on video games, websites, and whatever interests me.
A programmer at heart, I desire to create novel experiences across many mediums and tell character-driven stories. I enjoy working with passionate creatives and seek new experiences and stories.
Impacted.
Made.
教育とスキル
Education & Skills.
- 2013-2016
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Arizona State University
- 2013-2016
Certificate in Computer Gaming
Arizona State University
- 2013-2016
Barrett Honors College
Arizona State University
My skills
A backend developer by trade, a game developer by passion, and a frontend engineer by necessity. I'll work across whatever tech stack is necessary to achieve my vision. Primarily developing in C# and in many flavors of React. Previously worked on OAuth2 and IdentityServer and in Python, VisualBasic, and Angular.
C#
CSS
React
JavaScript
OAuth2/IdentityServer
経験
Experience.
Founder & Creative Lead
A multi-media company composed by a small team focused on bringing the macabre, the weird, and other niche stories to light in the mainstream. Currently working on Rainfall a 2D mystery-action JRPG.
Associate Director, Engineering
- Led multiple cluster summits and authored leadership training tools, interview guides/training, security training, and PRD/Architecture/Roadmap/etc Templates
- Directed 30 people across the Auth, Finance, Purchase Process, and CORE teams as part of multiple cross-disciplinary clusters
Engineering Manager
- Implemented an award-winning novel Phantom Token Architecture for protecting against malicious auth attacks
- Automated all SMS and Email processes by using Service Bus Signals to dynamically create user communication journeys
- Took over and revamped the Co-signer and Softpull Experiences to bring in more users, offer them better terms, and convert better through to sales
Engineering Team Lead
- Designed centralized design component packages, project start templates, and various developer to automate DevOps and day to day implementations
- Created automated image processing systems for converting 2d snapshots of vehicles in the photobooth into marketing materials and third party vehicle listings
- Managed 14 individuals as part of the CORE team responsible for authentication, site architectures, account creation/sign-in, and developer tooling
Senior Engineer
Engineer II
Distributed Applications Developer / Engineer I
- Reduced cross-site React Package deployment from 2 weeks to minutes via custom Microfrontend Architecture
- Created Video Player pipeline in React and Azure Media Services allowing for custom video player options and dynamic content streaming
- Implemented custom A/B Testing Framework and event metrics to assist business decisions in improving customer experience
Software Development Intern
- Assisted in creating new Purchase Process for buying used cars using a CQRS and DDD System in C#/Angular
- Implemented auto-checkers to catch security vulnerbilities and JavaScript errors in Git branches before they can be merged into the Master Branch
- Authored PowerShell Scripts to inform IT Leads which Azure Blobs are unneeded to save hosting space and money
IT Intern - Web Site/Software Developer
- Created DTS Packages to automate functionality of databases
- Converted and updated employee intranet sites from ASP/VBScript to ASP.NET/C#
- Developed tests and test cases to simulate user's actions on web apps and databases
Web Site Developer and Presentation Intern
- Developed the “Science is Fun” website according to employer's specifications using HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
- Supported STEM education by presenting science, engineering and technology to K-8 students and parents
- Integrated science, engineering and technology through interactive exploration of “Energy in the World Around You”.
実績
Achievements
Hearthstone Legend - Season 150
Achieved Legend rank in Hearthstone during Season 150, hitting rank 1060. Hearthstone Legend rank is the highest competitive rank in the game, representing the top 0.5%–2% of players.
Fabled Vanquisher of Nullaeus (Top 4000 US)
Be one of the first 4000 players in World of Warcraft to defeat Nullaeus in his lair on Tier ?? without any other players in your party.
Hearthstone Legend - Season 149
Achieved Legend rank in Hearthstone during Season 149, hitting rank 2041. Hearthstone Legend rank is the highest competitive rank in the game, representing the top 0.5%–2% of players.
Hole in 1 at Kokopelli Golf Course Hole #15
Achieved a hole in 1 at the Kokopelli Golf Course on hole #15. A par 3 hole with a distance of approximately 186 yards.
2024 CSO Award - Carvana Phantom Token Architecture
The 2024 CSO Awards recognize organizations for security projects and initiatives demonstrating outstanding business value and thought leadership. Awarded for novel Phantom Token Auth Server design and implementation.
Springfield Night Golf Scramble 2022 - 1st Place
1st place winner of the Springfield Night Golf Scramble in 2022. A tournament for amateur golfers in the Phoenix area.
2022 Fire Extinguisher Award
Recipient of the Fire Extinguisher Award for notable work done to both proactively and reactively respond, diagnose, and triage workplace war rooms, security breaches, and other critical scenarios.
Stonecreek Night Golf Scramble 2021 - 3rd Place
3rd place winner of the Stonecreek Night Golf Scramble in 2021. A tournament for amateur golfers in the Phoenix area.
Ahwatukee Country Club Scramble 2019 - 1st Place
Winner of the Ahwatukee Country Club Scramble in 2019. A tournament for amateur golfers in the Phoenix area.
Carvana Hackathon 2019 - 1st Place
Winner of the Carvana Hackathon 2019 for a Site Notifications tool that would ingest various Service Bus messages, data entry, and other signals to display relevant real-time notifications to a user and to serve as a hub for all contact between Carvana and the customer. This would replace our manual call and email systems.
Carvana Hackathon 2018 - 1st Place
Winner of the Carvana Hackathon 2018 for a Vehicle Comparison Tool allowing for a user to compare the features of various VINs and vehicle listings to determine where price differences in similar make models was coming from or to assist with narrowing down a selection.
Carvana Hackathon 2017 - 1st Place
Winner of the Carvana Hackathon 2017 for an Augmented Reality 3D Spinner using 2D Vehicle Images from our photo booths along with a new badging for tagging vehicles on the Search and Vehicle Details Page of the site.
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University with a Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science and a Certificate in Computer Gaming.
Studied Abroad at Waseda University
Studied abroad at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan, during the summer of 2014 with a focus on solving real-world problems through creating simulation software.
2013 IMPACT Chandler Scholar
The IMPACT Chandler Scholars program is a prestigious scholarship program that recognizes and supports high-achieving students in the Chandler, Arizona area. I was awarded the IMPACT Chandler Scholar in 2013 for my academic achievements, leadership skills, and community involvement.
AP Scholar with Distinction
Awarded the AP Scholar with Distinction for scoring 3 or higher on at least 5 AP Exams, including scores of 4 or higher on at least 3 of those exams.
2013 Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF) - 2nd Place
The Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF) is an annual science fair held in Phoenix, Arizona. I won 2nd place for a project on novel heatpipes and their applications in cooling systems. The project involved designing and testing a heatpipe-based cooling system for electronic devices, demonstrating its efficiency compared to traditional cooling methods.
2013 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) - 3rd Place
The Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) is an annual science fair held in Phoenix, Arizona. I won 3rd place for a project on novel heatpipes and their applications in cooling systems. The project involved designing and testing a heatpipe-based cooling system for electronic devices, demonstrating its efficiency compared to traditional cooling methods.
Mathleague 2012 11th Grade Division - 1st Place
Mathleague is a national math competition for students in grades 4-12. I won 1st place in the 11th grade division in 2012, competing against students in a series of challenging math problems and tests.
2011 Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF) - 3rd Place
The Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF) is an annual science fair held in Phoenix, Arizona. I won 3rd place for a project on novel methods to generate electricity from falling and moving water. The project involved designing and testing a novel hydroelectric generator that could efficiently convert the kinetic energy of falling and moving water into electrical energy, demonstrating its potential for use in renewable energy applications.
2011 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) - 1st Place
The Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) is an annual science fair held in Phoenix, Arizona. I won 1st place for a project on novel methods to generate electricity from falling and moving water. The project involved designing and testing a novel hydroelectric generator that could efficiently convert the kinetic energy of falling and moving water into electrical energy, demonstrating its potential for use in renewable energy applications.
Mathleague 2011 10th Grade Division - 3rd Place
Mathleague is a national math competition for students in grades 4-12. I won 3rd place in the 10th grade division in 2011, competing against students in a series of challenging math problems and tests.
Central Arizona College Honor Band 2010
Member of the Central Arizona College Honor Band in 2010. The Honor Band is a prestigious ensemble that brings together talented high school musicians from across the region to perform challenging repertoire under the direction of experienced conductors.
2010 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) - 2nd Place
The Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) is an annual science fair held in Phoenix, Arizona. I won 2nd place for a project on novel applications to combat E.Coli bacteria on surfaces. The project involved designing and testing a novel antibacterial coating for surfaces that could effectively kill E.Coli bacteria, demonstrating its potential for use in healthcare and food safety applications.
Mathleague 2010 9th Grade Division - 3rd Place
Mathleague is a national math competition for students in grades 4-12. I won 3rd place in the 9th grade division in 2010, competing against students in a series of challenging math problems and tests.
Founder Mu Alpha Theta - Basha Chapter
Mu Alpha Theta (ΜΑΘ) is an International mathematics honor society for high school and two-year college students. I co-founded the Basha High School chapter.
Santan Science and Engineering Fair - 2nd Place
2nd Place winner of the Santan Science and Engineering Fair in the Physical Sciences category.
Seville Junior Golf Championship - 1st Place
Winner of the Seville Junior Golf Championship. A tournament for junior golfers in the Phoenix area.