Co-founded a worker-owned technology cooperative dedicated to empowering local businesses and grassroots movements. As a founding member, I helped establish democratic workplace practices based on the seven cooperative principles while delivering tech solutions that strengthen community economic foundations.

Senior backend engineer and full-stack developer for Flockx.io's AI agent workflow platform built with Next.js. Architected API routes, authentication systems, and data transformation pipelines while managing cloud infrastructure including AWS S3, Cloudinary, and Redis. Implemented performance optimizations, database migrations, and site reliability engineering. Enhanced platform capabilities with LangGraph workflows, ElasticSearch integration, and third-party services like Intercom and Slack for comprehensive user engagement.

Orchestrated the development of ABowlofRed.com, originally a Gatsby-based front-end platform that underwent a successful migration to Astro for improved performance and developer experience. Maintained focus on high-performance and accessible design throughout the transition. Utilized Strapi CMS on AWS EC2 with Node.js for content management, ensuring optimal image rendering and SEO-friendly metadata. Successfully integrated Stripe for secure ticket transactions, facilitating annual fundraising events that recently surpassed $130,000 in donations.

Spearheaded the development of Propane.com, an enterprise-level WordPress site featuring advanced customizations and integrations. Implemented a robust CI pipeline, 2FA authentication via OAuth Okta, and developed stateful web applications. Enhanced user engagement by integrating Algolia for advanced search capabilities and HubSpot for CRM. Additionally, optimized React-based components for improved site performance and user experience.

Architected a high-performance restaurant website using Astro with a headless WordPress CMS backend. Integrated third-party menu systems and food ordering platforms through custom API routes, leveraging cloud infrastructure for optimal performance and budget efficiency. Features include dynamic calendar integration, contact forms, and seamless third-party service connections - all while maintaining exceptional accessibility and performance standards.

Engineered Junkerri.com, a sleek and efficient e-commerce platform using Next.js. Implemented Stripe for a streamlined payment process, and integrated SparkPost for effective customer communication. This project highlights my ability to create user-centric shopping experiences with robust back-end functionalities.

Developed, deployed, and provisioned a full-stack advanced note-taking application in a single weekend. The platform leverages AI to transcribe speech-to-text and organize notes for later analysis. Built with a focus on end-to-end delivery, I handled all infrastructure provisioning on Railway, implemented secure authentication with Clerk, and integrated AI services for core functionality. The frontend utilizes Vite and TanStack Router for a modern, type-safe routing experience. A testament to rapid, high-quality product delivery and comprehensive system architecture skills.

An early exploration into AI-powered applications that, while archaic by today's rapidly evolving AI standards, was an enjoyable project during the emergence of accessible AI technology. Built with Supabase, Edge Functions, Deno, and OpenAI's early frameworks to generate personalized Bible quotes using vector similarity search. A nostalgic reminder of the exciting early days of consumer AI applications.

Conceptualized and developed a cutting-edge chat application using React and Electron, demonstrating expertise in cross-platform software development. This app features real-time messaging capabilities, a user-friendly interface, and high-performance chat functionalities.

Developed a highly specialized steel calculator application, tailored for efficiency improvements in steel-related calculations. Built using Vite, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML, this tool has proven highly effective for clients in the steel industry.