About

First and foremost, I am a problem solver. Passionate about using my technical expertise and business acumen to deliver top-tier engineering, I bring a fresh perspective and vast skill set to any team.

Beyond just writing software, I bring strategic value by optimizing processes, mentoring teams, and driving technical excellence. My expertise extends to building high-performance APIs, complex business systems, and delivering impactful solutions that go beyond development, all with high ownership.

Tech Stack & Skills

Laravel (7 years) PHP (7 years) Livewire (2 years) AWS (4 years) MySQL/Postgres (8 years) API Development (REST/RPC) JavaScript (5 years) HTML/TailwindCSS (4 years) PHPUnit/PEST Testing (6 years) Requirement Gathering Expert

Projects & Ventures

Job Shop Routing Software

Built an application that creates manufacturing instructions for parts based on input parameters and provides real-time tracking throughout processing. This venture focuses on the manufacturing tracking world, helping job shops streamline their operations and improve efficiency.

Manufacturing Real-time Tracking Process Automation

AI Honeymoon/Vacation Planner

Created an application that uses OpenAI's API to generate custom honeymoon or vacation itineraries based on user interests. Demonstrates expertise in AI integration and user-centric design.

OpenAI API AI Integration Travel Tech

PittWerx Software Consultancy

Owner and Chief Problem Solver specializing in Laravel/PHP and Livewire application development. Working on custom applications for small businesses provides opportunities to explore new technologies and deliver tailored solutions.

Laravel Livewire Consulting

Work Experience

Auctic Logo

Senior Software Engineer

Mar 2025 - Present

Auctic

  • • Contributing to a complex Laravel application designed for adaptability across diverse use cases with strong emphasis on maintainability and enterprise architecture
  • • Accountable for delivering large-scale features while ensuring scalability and architectural integrity
  • • Serving as team lead for development pod, coordinating deliverables and technical direction
Hello Eyes Logo

Senior Software Engineer (III)

Oct 2021 - Feb 2025

Hello Eyes / SeekWell

  • • Engineered a robust, high-performance, scalable, multi-tenant E-commerce API from scratch using Laravel/PHP/MySQL/Postgres for the largest online retailer of contact lenses
  • • Built complex product management systems, state machine status tracking, payment processing, RMA system, robust promotion engine, scalable microservices, and integrated many third-party APIs
  • • Increased testing pipeline speed by 150%, increased reliability by 100%, and built custom monitoring tools to improve developer experience and productivity
  • • Fostered a culture of continued learning and improvement, mentored team and participated in internal development program
NarcBox Logo

Director of Software Development / Lead Developer

Sep 2018 - Oct 2021

NarcBox

  • • Developed a robust, Laravel/PHP powered IoT REST-ful API used by smart narcotics safes providing extensive interface for controlling and monitoring all access and usage events
  • • Developed world-class reporting system allowing emergency response agencies full visibility for narcotics administration
  • • Provided "one-click" reporting tools for DEA inspections saving hours and ensuring compliance and responsible narcotics management
  • • Managed all backend API development/architecture, hardware firmware coordination, AWS DevOps, consultants, front-end engineering team, and offshore team

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Kent State University

Kent, OH

Air Force ROTC