Full Stack Software Engineer | 8+ Years Experience | User-First Design Advocate

I'm a full stack software engineer with 8+ years of experience and a background in retail sales leadership. I blend a user-first mindset with a strong eye for design to build digital experiences that are as functional as they are engaging.

I'm self-taught through professional projects, bootcamps, and online courses—a path that's made me a lifelong learner and pragmatic problem-solver. I've delivered custom solutions for local businesses and spent nearly 4 years as the sole developer on the Hudson's Bay content engineering team, maintaining a high-traffic e-commerce platform used by millions daily.

Whether leading a project or collaborating across teams, I bring clarity, creativity, and clean code to the table. I thrive on solving complex problems, writing maintainable code, and making tech approachable for everyone involved.

A modern financial tracking application built with MEN stack (MongoDB, Express, and Node) with EJS templates. Displaying RESTful API principles and full CRUD operations.

My personal portfolio showcasing projects and professional experience, built with modern web technologies and optimized for performance.

A simple full-stack e-commerce web app utilizing React and Stripe API for the checkout process.

Looking ahead: I'm focused on contributing to meaningful, stable, and growing industries alongside collaborative teams. I'm passionate about:

• 🚀 Mentoring junior developers and supporting cross-functional teams
• 🏢 Helping local businesses optimize their digital presence through freelance work
• 📚 Continuous learning with current focus on CI/CD Pipelines, AWS/Cloud Services, and React Native
• 🔒 Security & Authentication best practices and modern development workflows

Outside of work, I'm a dedicated dad, lifelong tech tinkerer, and happiest outdoors or on the water—usually with music playing in the background. I enjoy building homelabs, experimenting with Linux, and staying current with emerging technologies.