Hire This Developer

What I do

Pick the problem. I'll own it end to end.

From new product development to modernizing legacy platforms, I help companies build, improve, and stabilize production software. Whether you need a front-end specialist, a full-stack engineer, or someone to rescue a struggling system, I work directly with your team from planning through delivery.

FRONT-END

Modern Front-End Engineering

Fast, accessible, maintainable user interfaces built with modern React and JavaScript—designed for real users, real traffic, and long-term evolution.

React.jsNext.jsPerformanceAccessibility (Section 508)

FULL-STACK

Full-Stack Platform Engineering

Production-ready APIs, business logic, integrations, databases, and cloud infrastructure that are designed to scale, remain maintainable, and support future development.

Node.jsPostgreSQLNext.jsExpress.jsMySQLREST APIAWS

RESCUE

Legacy Modernization & Platform Rescue

Stabilize aging systems, reduce technical debt, improve security, and modernize infrastructure without disrupting day-to-day business operations.

Platform ModernizationAWSSecurity HardeningPCI Compliance

Selected engagements

A build log, not a job history.

Every engagement represents software delivered, systems modernized, or platforms built to solve real business problems.

COMPLETED

The Washington Post

Worked across core publishing systems and audience platforms supporting one of the highest-traffic digital news organizations in the world. Focused on scalable content infrastructure, editorial tooling, and system modernization.

AI & Workflow Automation
Built AI-assisted workflow systems and modular platform frameworks (MicroExperiences), enabling reusable content operations and accelerated product iteration
Platform Personalization & Security Systems
Developed personalization, audience targeting, and permissions systems to support secure, data-driven content delivery across multiple surfaces
Cloud Modernization & Architecture
Led modernization of legacy backend architecture and AWS infrastructure, improving scalability, reliability, and deployment consistency

AISoftware ArchitectureSoftware InfrastructureAWSNode.jsReact.jsREST API

SHIPPED

Salsa Labs (now Bonterra)

UI/UX team lead for Salsa's enterprise SaaS platform, built in Angular.js for nonprofit advocacy and fundraising organizations — architecture, API design, and a four-person distributed team.

Architecture Leadership
Led AngularJS MV* front-end architecture and UI framework design, defining scalable structure and development standards across distributed teams
Modernization & Engineering Delivery
Modernized legacy jQuery systems into reusable AngularJS components while delivering REST/Node.js integration layers and mock API environments for parallel development
Agile Execution & Delivery Ownership
Directed Agile sprint cycles across distributed front-end teams, managing Git workflows, release coordination, and sprint execution
Technical Leadership & Enablement
Partnered with product/engineering leadership on prioritization and demos while mentoring engineers and standardizing onboarding, documentation, and development practices

AngularJSNode.jsSASSREST

ARCHITECTED

Hitcher Inc.

Co-founder for a social platform built around shared experiences. Architected, built, and managed every web and backend system from zero.

Product Delivery & Growth Execution
Partnered with marketing and iOS teams to take product from concept to launch, driving 10K+ signups and sustained active user adoption
Backend Architecture & API Engineering
Architected and maintained backend systems, building RESTful APIs with Node.js/Express and designing scalable MySQL/Sequelize data models
Cloud Infrastructure & Serverless Systems
Implemented AWS-based infrastructure including Lambda-driven image processing, supporting deployment, scalability, and operational reliability
Agile Engineering Delivery
Delivered features through Agile workflows, managing iterative development cycles, cross-team collaboration, and production releases

Node.jsExpress.jsREST APIAWSHTMLCSSJSON

SHIPPED

Charlie Company

Lead technologist for a marketing firm's network of 30+ high-traffic sites. Designed and launched a custom CMS that managed the content and layout for each site, oversaw $2M+/year in ad and affiliate revenue. Fielded data mining requests, social network marketing, search engine optimization (SEO) and maintained web content as part of daily responsibilities.

Earlier engagements

KnifeCenter

Technology Lead

Led the modernization of a high-volume online retailer by improving security, stabilizing infrastructure, building internal tools and services, and establishing the technical foundation for the company's transition from a legacy WebDNA platform.

Virid

Senior Front-End Developer

Built and integrated front-end UI with custom e-commerce backends for national retail brands, including A'GACI, Bakers Shoes, Journeys, and Johnston & Murphy — plus a Silver DC Addy winning campaign site for Journey's BBQ.

RCN Corporation

Data & Systems Architect

Designed intranet CRM systems that took a sales org off paper, and ran a 30+ server, multi-cluster Windows hosting platform with SAN storage for business customers.

Community & freelance work