Resume
I am a problem solver that enjoys working on the guts of an application. I have been primarly focused on Ruby development and Ruby on Rails applications for over 10 years. I enjoy new challenges and look forward to new opportunities.
Education
Graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with a concentration in Software Engineering. GPA: 3.67
Languages
- Ruby
- Elixir
- Java / Kotlin
- Python
- C / C++
Ops Stuff
- Docker
- Kubernetes
Experience
Vorstella
Software Engineer: April 2018 - Present
- Backend engineering.
- Worked with Python, Java, and Kotlin for machine learning.
- Built a java agent to send metrics to our machine learning store.
- Maintained Cassandra and Kafka storage systems.
Clearbit
Software Engineer: October 2017 - April 2018
- Backend engineering.
- Worked extensively with Ruby and microservices.
- Used kubernetes to coordinate deployments.
- Sidekiq and Qless processing.
- Worked with AWS Athena and Dyanmodb.
- Optimized postgres queries extensively.
Envoy
Platform Engineer: March 2015 - October 2017
- Backend engineering.
- Worked extensively with docker during development.
- Worked extensively with Rails 5.
- Sidekiq and Qless processing.
- Implemented various api endpoints that mobile devices would need to interact with.
- Optimized postgres queries extensively.
KISSmetrics
Senior Software Engineer: August 2013 - March 2015
- Full stack engineer
- Refactoring a large monolithic application into a service oriented application
- Implementing and maintaining the API at KISSmetrics
- Maintaining the Android SDK and Reader app
- Dealt with large complex systems and numerous data stores
- Developed modular railtie and engines to be mounted
- Unified out API requests and maintained a consistent return. Ensured the values followed a specific format and obeyed backwards compatibility.
ZippyKid (now Pressable)
Senior Software Engineer: March 2012 - August 2013
- Full stack engineer
- Ruby on Rails control panel
- Maintain MyZippyKid control panel
- Used Pivotal Tracker to augment our Agile development
- Wrote tests to ensure stability
- Interfaced with Dynect and DNSMadeEasy for DNS records
- Interfaced with Chargify as a payment system
- Used Beanstalkd as a messaging queue
Enfocus Solutions
Software Engineer: October 2011 - March 2012
- Used Ruby on Rails
- Implemented complex data model (30+ models)
- Learned how to test with RSpec and Capybara
- Start up company in San Antonio
CityVoice
Software Engineer: March 2011 – June 2011
- Used javascript
- Worked on front-end designs
- Learned how to use Git effectively
- Start up company in San Antonio
iTEC at UTSA
Software Engineer: August 2009 - October 2011
- Installed physical server in data center
- Installed / maintained Ubuntu server
- Designed site interface
- Implemented in PHP (CodeIgniter) then transitioned to Ruby on Rails
- Built a security audit system for the site
Libraries Written
Personal Achievements
- Eagle Scout recipient, Boy Scouts of America, earned in 2007
- Rebuilt and maintain a 1972 BMW 2002 model as my daily driver
- Built my standing desk from scratch
Free Time Activities
I enjoy playing with LibGDX and other various game platforms to gain knowledge while having fun doing it.
I also toy with Elixir projects in my spare time.
I like working with my hands and building things in my garage. Any where from cutting boards, welding, tearing motors apart, or just soldering electronics I really enjoy doing.