Summary
Senior Software Engineer with 15+ years of experience building and shipping web applications. Specializes in Ruby on Rails and React, with a proven track record leading teams, managing complex projects, and delivering reliable software for startups and established brands — on-site and remote.
Skills
- Languages & Frameworks: Ruby, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript/TypeScript, React
- Backend & APIs: REST/JSON APIs, Rails API apps, background jobs, integrations
- Architecture: Backend architecture, performance optimization, scalability
- Quality: Unit/integration testing, Test-Driven Development (TDD), code reviews
- Delivery: Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, iterative shipping
- Team: Mentorship, roadmap planning, cross-functional collaboration
Experience
Senior Application Developer — Itility LLC (Madison, WI)
June 2022 – Present
- Build and maintain a Rails application with a React frontend in an Agile environment
- Deliver new features, bug fixes, and technical support across the stack
- Write unit and comprehensive tests to ensure reliability and regression safety
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions aligned with goals
CTO (Part‑time) — PISTn, LLC
Mid 2016 – Present
- Progression: Ruby on Rails Developer → Senior RoR → CTO (last 2 months)
- Migrated the legacy platform from Rails 3 to 4
- Implemented several APIs to support product and partner integrations
- Introduced RSpec from scratch where there was no test coverage
- Currently leading a rewrite to upgrade Rails again and modernize the stack
Lead Software Engineer — Rever Moto LLC (Madison, WI)
March 2021 – June 2022
- Led Rails API development for mobile and web applications
- Integrated React frontend and optimized API performance
- Mentored teammates through code reviews and best practices
- Drove planning and roadmap alignment between product and engineering
- Improved efficiency via targeted architectural changes and performance tuning
Lead Engineer — Pure Oxygen Labs (Madison, WI)
July 2019 – February 2021
- Led development for a core Rails application and coordinated external contractors
- Owned delivery across the SDLC: requirements, implementation, reviews, and releases
Lead Developer — Politiscope (Madison, WI)
December 2018 – June 2019
- Led backend Rails development, integrated React frontend, and optimized APIs
- Collaborated across product and engineering to ship features quickly and safely
Contract Ruby on Rails Developer — Various Companies
June 2016 – December 2018
- OmegaFi: Enhanced internal bill pay system for financial operations
- Allied Code: Built web apps for campaigns, marketplaces, and professional networks
- Getty Images: Improved asset ingestion platform for GettyImages.com
- Tech Fabric: Contributed to a high-traffic online auto sales backend
Director of Development — SocialWhirled (Phoenix, AZ)
June 2014 – May 2016
- Built and led an in-house development team, reducing offshore dependencies
- Implemented BDD/TDD, CI, and pair programming to improve quality and speed
- Partnered with national brands on product architecture and delivery
Ruby / Rails Developer — Rebel Outpost (Scottsdale, AZ)
October 2011 – December 2018
- Led development of Bulletin Builder for the Greek Orthodox Diocese of America; managed a team of 5 developers
- Delivered multiple freelance projects emphasizing performance, security, and UX
Ruby on Rails Developer — Nextiva (Scottsdale, AZ)
July 2013 – May 2014
- Led a new Rails project from architecture through deployment
- Established team workflows and made core technical decisions for scalability
Certifications
- CompTIA Security+ ce — April 2023
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