My Work
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Dunbar | The Network Concierge Company
trydunbar.com | 2024 - Present | Founding Engineer
As a Founding Engineer at The Network Concierge Company, I lead the development of Dunbar, our innovative professional networking platform. I architect core features, design APIs for seamless contact integration, and develop algorithms for intelligent search and connection optimization. My work also involves creating real-time data pipelines for actionable networking insights.
Beyond coding, I collaborate with the Founding Team to build our engineering talent and foster a culture of innovation. This blend of technical leadership and team growth drives our mission to revolutionize professional networking.
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Weedmaps Technology, Inc.
weedmaps.com | 2019 - 2024 | Senior Software Engineer (Lead)
At Weedmaps, I led a cross-functional team tackling projects in Curation, Compliance, and Payments. I spearheaded initiatives to enhance the Software Development Lifecycle, with a strong focus on improving CI/CD processes and Observability across teams. This work involved extensive collaboration to establish and implement best practices for monitoring and deploying software.
In 2022, I joined the Dispatch team post-acquisition of Cannveya, where I focused on integrating and modernizing their delivery and logistics software into Weedmaps' ecosystem. This work involved upgrading established systems to meet our efficiency standards while maintaining their core functionality.
From 2019 to 2022, I was instrumental in the Retail team, where I developed and implemented best practices that significantly improved our ability to deliver software crucial for our customers' daily operations and compliance needs. This work laid the foundation for robust, client-centric solutions that became integral to our product offering.
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Trestle | Duh Corp.
gotrestle.com | 2022 - 2024 | Founding Engineer & Co-Founder
Trestle is a construction technology platform built to streamline project management, improve communication, and enhance data transparency in the construction industry.
As Co-founder and founding engineer, I contributed to securing $2.1 million in pre-seed funding by architecting a scalable platform and establishing development patterns that enabled rapid iteration and high-quality delivery. I led a skilled team to maintain high development velocity, allowing us to launch and refine features quickly while minimizing tech debt. This approach ensured the platform stayed robust, adaptable, and aligned with strategic goals, delivering impactful solutions for the construction industry.
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NCSOFT Interactive
ncsoft.com | 2016 - 2019 | Senior Software Engineer
At NC Interactive, I served as the lead backend developer on the Web team, collaborating closely with frontend developers and platform teams across multiple game projects. During my tenure, we successfully launched MXM and rolled out several major versions of Aion, Lineage, and Blade and Soul.
My primary focus was streamlining our workflow to empower rapid, independent feature deployment. Recognizing the complexity of our multi-team backend ecosystem, I introduced GraphQL, which perfectly addressed our need to aggregate data from numerous services. This implementation created a unified data layer, allowing frontend developers to efficiently query data from various backend sources through a single endpoint.
This strategic move significantly enhanced our development process, leading to successful implementations across key areas. We improved web payments systems, enhancing monetization capabilities for our games. Our work also supported the creation of robust esports event platforms, bolstering competitive gaming initiatives. Additionally, we made substantial improvements to community forums, fostering greater player engagement.
The GraphQL initiative not only optimized our development workflow but also fostered a more efficient, collaborative environment across teams. This resulted in faster feature delivery and supported the successful launches and updates of multiple major game titles, ultimately enhancing the player experience across our portfolio of games.
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Dellamoda, Inc.
dellamoda.com | 2010 - 2016 | Lead Software Engineer
At Dellamoda, I played a pivotal role in managing a significant customer base, contributing substantially to yearly revenue. My focus on process improvement led to the creation and maintenance of automation tools that drastically enhanced operational efficiency. I served as a key liaison with overseas engineers, coordinating efforts on our legacy e-commerce application.
A major achievement during my tenure was developing a scalable REST API application using the Laravel PHP Framework. This initiative overcame limitations of our legacy software and automated numerous company-wide processes, significantly improving our service delivery capabilities. The impact of this work extended beyond my employment, as I later assisted in migrating the e-commerce platform to Shopify, ensuring a smooth transition for the company's digital presence.
These efforts not only streamlined internal operations but also enhanced the customer experience, supporting Dellamoda's growth and digital transformation in the competitive e-commerce landscape.
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