Junior Software Engineer with hands-on experience designing, developing, and deploying production-ready applications using Python, Django, React, and modern JavaScript frameworks. Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and test-driven development, with current upskilling in C++ and C#. Combines disciplined execution from seven years in high-security operations with collaborative software engineering experience. Native-born U.S. citizen (both parents U.S. citizens), clean criminal record, fingerprinted and extensively background-checked by Texas DPS; no foreign ties beyond brief travel to Canada. Fully eligible for U.S. government security clearance and actively pursuing DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
Team Lead
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-31
Sophisticated Django web application for cocktail enthusiasts, bartenders, and culinary professionals
Individual Project
2025-07-15 - 2025-07-25
Full-stack MERN application for tracking and analyzing sleep patterns with data visualization
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Professional development and advocacy organization
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Supporting diversity and inclusion in technology
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LGBTQ+ professionals in technology
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Religious community focused on social justice and inclusion
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Local community outreach and support services
Sites by Mac – Freelance Web Development & Consulting • Dayton, OH
2023-01-01 -
Freelance web development and consulting services under the Sites by Mac brand
Texas Department of Criminal Justice – Holliday Transfer Facility • Huntsville, TX
2017-09-01 - 2024-10-01
High-security supervision and crisis management in correctional facility environment
KitchenAid Distribution Center • Greenville, OH
2015-09-01 - 2017-08-01
Manufacturing operations including assembly, quality testing, and inventory management
GTI Greenville Technology Inc. (Moriroku Network) • Greenville, OH
2012-06-01 - 2015-08-01
Quality inspection and machine operation for automotive component manufacturing
A sophisticated Django web application for cocktail enthusiasts, bartenders, and culinary professionals. Team lead for production-ready platform with comprehensive social features, advanced database relationships, and professional deployment.
A full-stack web application showcasing fantasy creatures with interactive features.
An interactive browser-based game with engaging gameplay mechanics.
A creative web application with modern UI/UX design.
General Assembly
Completed: August 2025
Ohio University
Completed: December 2010
Wright State University
Completed: December 2009
Celina High School
Completed: June 2009
General Assembly • 2025-08-31
American Red Cross • 2024-01-01
Traliant • 2025-01-01
Eligible • 2025-12-31
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Professional development and advocacy organization
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Supporting diversity and inclusion in technology
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LGBTQ+ professionals in technology
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Local developer meetup and networking group
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Supporting diversity in tabletop gaming
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Mentoring game designers and developers
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Local web development community
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Religious community focused on social justice and inclusion
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Local community outreach and support services