Work History

Built features for Gumband (TypeScript/React/Node), prototyped a Python↔TouchDesigner SDK integration, and improved delivery velocity for large installations.

• Led a proof of concept to merge a Python SDK with TouchDesigner, directly influencing our product roadmap and opening new business development opportunities
• Spearheaded a culture of pragmatic coding and iterative reviews, ensuring our team could quickly adapt to new challenges without sacrificing code quality
• Encouraged open, platform-specific communication—Slack for chats, Jira for tasks, Figma for design—to keep our cross-functional team in sync and productive
• Drawing on my experiences at multiple experiential agencies—where I worked directly with software administrators, content managers, and developers—I regularly proposed user-focused features and innovative ways of integrating Gumband with our clients' installations, ensuring faster rollouts, cost-effective solutions, and a better overall user experience

Freelance role delivering tailored web solutions for various clients

• Delivered tailored web solutions to clients, ranging from enterprise-level to small businesses, enhancing their system capabilities and user experience
• Managed end-to-end client relationships, from initial outreach and proposal drafting to project delivery and post-project support
• Continuously updated technical skills and tools to stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, including mastering generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, ensuring the delivery of cutting-edge solutions to clients

Contributed across Vue 2/3 e-commerce apps, led a Vue 2→3 + Nuxt migration, and helped standardize styling with Tailwind.

• Worked on both Vue 2 and Vue 3 applications during tenure, contributing to the conversion of a Vue 2 e-commerce application to Vue 3 and Nuxt, as well as developing features for a single-page e-commerce admin application using Vue 3
• Participated in the migration of the company's front-end codebase from Bootstrap to Tailwind CSS, which resulted in a more streamlined and flexible styling system for the Vue applications
• Introduced concepts from TypeScript to the team, which were used to improve the quality of our JSDoc documentation

Led a CMS front-end revamp (Vue 3 + TypeScript + Tailwind), served as the bridge between CMS and experience teams, and demoed the platform to clients in the US and EU.

• Led front-end development efforts for a CMS revision project, utilizing TypeScript, Vue 3, and Tailwind CSS to improve user experience and streamline workflows
• Successfully contributed to the development of three generations of CMS frameworks, ensuring the platforms' stability and longevity
• Effectively represented Downstream in product demonstrations with clients in the USA, Amsterdam, and England, showcasing our platform's capabilities and building strong client relationships
• Bridged the gap between the CMS and experience teams by being the first team member to work on both
• Demonstrated proficiency in understanding Rust code and the ability to translate it into practical front-end solutions

Shipped interactive installations added DS Cinder features; handled remote installs during COVID.

• Developed interactive application installations, providing unique and engaging experiences for partners and resulting in increased engagement and user satisfaction
• Collaborated with other experience developers to improve and expand features in the in-house framework, DS Cinder, resulting in a more robust and efficient development process
• Successfully managed remote installs for clients all over the world during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating adaptability and effective communication skills
• Provided expert guidance to experience developers on data handling and communication between applications and CMS, resulting in improved efficiency and accuracy of data exchange
• Presented numerous products to client executives and stakeholders, effectively communicating complex technical concepts and building strong client relationships
• Demonstrated a strong commitment to ongoing learning and development, staying up to date on the latest technologies and best practices in application development

Launched sites tied to a LIMS back end, migrated legacy properties, and implemented HIPAA-compliant workflows.

• Spearheaded the development and launch of several new websites to support the business' expansion into emerging markets
• Interfaced with executive leadership teams in organizations such as Blue Cross Blue Shield of America, The Kathy Ireland Foundation, and EverlyWell
• Designed and implemented a robust back-end system that facilitated seamless communication between multiple websites and the company's proprietary laboratory information management system
• Successfully migrated multiple existing websites to a new LAMP server and implemented HIPAA-compliant protocols to ensure data security and privacy
• Collaborated with the Business Development team to develop and execute a range of innovative marketing strategies, increasing product and business exposure

Redesigned the site, grew social reach, and shipped custom WordPress plugins to support events and sales.

• Redesigned and developed the company website, resulting in a 24% increase in website visits and improved user engagement
• Developed and executed a focused social media marketing strategy, leading to a 408% increase in total page likes on Facebook and increased brand awareness
• Worked closely with the Director of Operations to increase event turnout and drive sales, resulting in improved revenue streams and overall company growth
• Created custom plugins for WordPress, tailoring the website's functionality to meet specific business needs and improving user experience