Full Stack Developer · Veteran · Transmission Builder Turned Engineer
I'm a full stack developer and computer science student with a non-traditional background: years of hands-on work as an automotive transmission technician, U.S. Army service as a wheeled vehicle mechanic and motor transport operator, and now a deep focus on software engineering and security.
That mix means I care a lot about tools that work in the real world. I’ve spent time diagnosing mechanical failures, tracking down subtle software bugs, and building systems people rely on. Whether it’s a dashboard, Android app, or macOS tool, I’m happiest when I’m solving practical problems with clean, understandable code.
My background in ethical hacking and reverse engineering pushes me to think defensively about everything I build—how it fails, how it can be abused, and how to make it safer by default. I like blending that mindset with user-focused design so the result feels both robust and approachable.
I like solving messy, real-world problems: aging legacy systems, complex data, and tools for non-technical users. My goal is to grow into a senior backend role where I can own systems end-to-end, with a strong focus on security and reliability.
A data-driven dashboard built for a fictitious consulting client to help identify ideal rescue dog candidates. Uses MongoDB queries, interactive Dash DataTables, and geolocation mapping so users can filter, visualize, and explore animals in real time.
A full stack travel booking experience using MEAN-style patterns. Includes an admin view for managing trips and a public-facing site with server-rendered pages, dynamic content, and a clean responsive layout designed for both desktop and mobile travelers.
A macOS app built in Xcode and Swift that explores system logging and tracing. Focused on permissions, async log retrieval, and building a clean UI for inspecting OSLog entries—blending systems-level curiosity with practical tooling.
Diagnose and repair automatic transmissions and transfer cases, primarily on the bench. Clean, inspect, and rebuild modern and classic transaxle and rear-wheel-drive units (including 350 turbo, C-4, and more), ensuring reliability before reinstallation.
Maintained and repaired wheeled vehicles and supported motor transport operations in high-responsibility environments. Developed strong troubleshooting skills, attention to procedure, and the ability to keep critical equipment operational under pressure.
Read engineered blueprints and fabricated handrails to spec, later moving to the paint shop to oversee priming, painting, and preparing materials for shipment. Gained experience in precision fabrication, quality control, and logistics.
BS in Computer Science with a concentration in Software Engineering. Built end-to-end projects across web, mobile, systems, and data: Android weight-tracking app, MongoDB-backed dashboards, embedded Raspberry Pi labs, OpenGL graphics assignments, and reinforcement learning experiments using TensorFlow.
Self-directed work in ethical hacking, memory inspection tools, reverse engineering, and secure coding. This perspective drives a “defensive by design” approach to both code and architecture in all of my projects.