Portfolio
Streamlined Onboarding and Website Creation
BuddhaBeard | February 2023 - Present
Situation
As the Co-owner and CTO of BuddhaBeard, we needed to efficiently onboard new clients and create personalized websites for small business owners.
Task
Develop a system to streamline the onboarding process and create customized websites quickly.
Action
Implemented templates, automation, and backend services using Next.js, Python, Astro, and Tailwind. Utilized AI for creating professional logos and content generation.
Result
Successfully onboarded new clients more efficiently, created personalized websites for small business owners, and helped them establish a strong online presence using SEO, Google Analytics, and profile updates.
Dynamic Lead Capture Application
Red Ventures | July 2018 - February 2023
Situation
As a Senior Software Engineer at Red Ventures, we were tasked with improving the lead capture process for potential online education students.
Task
Create a flagship application to easily capture leads with dynamic forms for potential online education students.
Action
Led a team of developers over the course of 4+ years to design and implement the application. Utilized a variety of technologies and languages, including PHP, Ruby, and JavaScript/Node.js. Scoped out the majority of projects with the lead designer and project manager.
Result
Successfully created and launched the flagship application, improving the lead capture process for online education students. Maintained core websites and continuously improved the application based on user feedback and performance metrics.
Product Reimagination with Modern Technologies
Sigstr | August 2017 - July 2018
Situation
Sigstr needed to modernize their product to stay competitive in the market.
Task
Reimagine Sigstr's product using modern technologies and create modules for easy swapping of logic and content.
Action
Led the implementation of new technologies including React and Ruby on Rails. Created modular components for flexible content and logic management. Mentored junior developers in learning new technologies and strategies.
Result
Successfully modernized Sigstr's product, improving its competitiveness. Enhanced the development team's skills and capabilities. Implemented a more maintainable and flexible codebase.
MVP Development for Sales Automation
Costello | February 2017 - July 2017
Situation
Costello needed to create a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for an app to assist sales teams in automating and tracking calls.
Task
Develop an MVP for the Costello app using modern technologies and efficient development practices.
Action
Utilized React, Go, and protobuf to build the application. Collaborated with the team to implement key features for sales call automation and tracking.
Result
Successfully created and launched the MVP for Costello, providing sales teams with a tool to automate and track calls effectively.
Job Portal Development for IU Health
TrendyMinds | October 2015 - February 2017
Situation
IU Health required a new job portal to streamline their recruitment process.
Task
Create a new job portal for IU Health using CraftCMS and custom API implementation.
Action
Developed the job portal using CraftCMS, implementing custom APIs for seamless integration with IU Health's existing systems. Mentored junior developers on project approach, coding standards, and workflow improvement tools.
Result
Successfully launched the new job portal for IU Health, enhancing their recruitment process. Improved the development team's skills and efficiency through mentorship and implementation of best practices.