About
I am an experienced software engineer and solutions architect with expertise in both the private and public sector. Specializing in front-end engineering and user experience, I have a proven track record of leading technical initiatives, building scalable solutions and navigating complex organizational environments.
Regular Activities
- Advise decision makers, including agency leaders and managers on technical direction and process
- Work with internal customers to propose solutions and coordinate their implementation with developers
- Create and stakeholder architectures for public facing applications
- Provide estimates for creating new user interfaces including design, development and usability
- Provide estimates for implementing legislative bills and agency projects
- Review software prior to purchase for compliance with accessibility and usability requirements
- Do code reviews for framework level changes
Professional Accomplishments
- Led the creation of a framework for creating single page applications with a consistent look & feel from common user interface components
- Created a library for injecting a shared header and footer safely across 80+ web applications using web components
- Worked across divisions to evangelize modern software development practices like agile SDLC and pull requests
- Founded User Interface Community of Practice for sharing information and bringing developers in different divisions together
- Developed the architecture and technical implementation approach for integrating Washington state's public facing identity provider Auth0 into current and future applications. Worked across agencies to vet and socialize the architecture
- Led the redesign of the agency's public website and content migration.
Skills & Technologies
Runtimes
.NET, Node
Languages
C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, Sass
Frameworks
React, Vue, Vite, esbuild
AI
Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini
Software
Visio, Figma, Excel, Git, Github, Azure DevOps, Notion
Process
Agile (Kanban & SCRUM), Proposal Writing, Systems Analysis
Cloud
Azure
Currently Learning
AI Software Development with Agents
Godot Game Engine
Work History
| Timeframe | Organization | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-present | Washington State Department of Labor & Industries |
|
| 2014-2015 | F5 Networks (Contractor) | Senior Developer |
| 2012-2014 | Holland America Lines | Junior Developer |
| 2011-2012 | Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories | Final Test |
Education
- 2016: Western Governors University (WGU)
- 2006-2010: Central Washington University (CWU) - Computer Science Major
Hobbies & Interests
I enjoy gardening, making home improvements, and spending time with the local wildlife at my home in Belfair, Washington. I also enjoy trips to California and New Mexico to visit friends.