Experienced software engineer with 25 years in backend development and infrastructure, including high-pressure data delivery for the 2024 election cycle. Skilled in Python, AWS (Lambda, SQS, DynamoDB, IAM), and Snowflake, with a track record of building resilient systems that solve real-world problems. Recently led the technical and operational launch of a boutique law firm, demonstrating the ability to deliver under resource constraints and wear multiple hats in fast-moving environments.
Performed back end API development in a fast-paced startup environment. Built content-driven sites on topics in sports, finance, and real estate, using various data environments and proprietary engines to create auto-generated content for those sites. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop numerous products in a short time.
Rewrote a custom PHP data-fetching engine that powered a stock market website. Reduced API calls by 98% and monthly costs by $18,000 while improving data accuracy and timeliness.
Led a team of developers to plan, build, and launch an AI-driven football website, meeting or beating all deadlines.
Headed a cross-functional team to create and document new company-wide software development standards, providing a reference point for new employees regarding coding syntax, formatting, and general procedures and philosophy.
Directed a team to conduct mobile ad industry research related to the company’s existing products; presented findings to C-level managers, avoiding a likely unprofitable investment by advising against building the product for mobile.
Created and deployed back end service-layer APIs using Lumen framework to power sports and real estate websites. Wrote custom, automated ETL processes to aggregate data, including images, used to auto-generate content.
Company Description
SNT Media created powerful tools and white-labeled content for their publishing partners to easily increase engagement and drive revenue.
