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Work Experience

• Senior Research Engineer, Vanderbilt University - Institute for Software Integrated Systems

  Sep, 2022 - Present

  Development and maintenance of multiple Drupal-based sites and custom web-based tools for federally funded research projects.

  • Created custom Drupal modules and themes to meet project needs

  • Led front-end development of a FHIR-based clinical decision support system for depression

  • Created standalone UI library for translating generic JSON schemas to reactive forms using Svelte

  • Integrated JsPsych and custom-built plugin to administer patient-facing psychological surveys and cognitive tasks

• Front-End Architect, Data Concepts, Inc.

  Jul, 2016 - Jul, 20226 years

  “Ground-up” design and development of sophisticated, client-facing app to create, edit, and display custom digital signage animations. Advised in transition of products from Flash to HTML5. Developed web-based “kiosk” apps for banks, credit unions, and educational institutions, meeting installation deadlines and interfacing with internal or 3rd party APIs. Helped assess client needs, communicating technical recommendations and potential obstacles to sales & management.

  • Initiated use of Git, GitHub, package management, and build tools to improve collaboration and automation

  • Introduced Vue.js framework to improve front-end manageability and dev time

  • Maintained both web and Electron versions of animation editor

  • Created reusable template for interactive kiosk apps to handle boilerplate code

  • Developed many highly customizable, interactive presentation tools to anticipate client needs <span class='accent'>(e-brochure browsers • photo, movie, PDF, and social media galleries • polling & survey creators • event viewers w/ RSVP • And more!)</span>

  • Fielded customer feedback and suggestions

• Web & iOS Developer, Hello Labs, Inc.

  Feb, 2013 - May, 20163 years 3 months

  Updates to large, full-featured MVNE web app, including client feature requests, bug fixes, major architectural improvements, and 3rd party integrations. Primary maintainer of JavaScript-heavy CRM product and its native iPhone app.

  • Introduced aspect-oriented patterns to eliminate boilerplate code

  • Drastically reduced bug-finding effort with custom exception handling & logging

  • Improved testing procedures with helpers for custom assertions and test data

  • Handled iOS App Store submissions

  • Created framework to edit and fill out official PDF forms for electronic submittal

  • Conducted regular code reviews

  • Participated in recurrent 24-hour “on-call” rotations

  • Helped evaluate technical skills of potential hires

  • Lead and presented in developer meetings

• Web Developer, RotoGrinders.com

  Nov, 2012 - Jan, 20132 months

  Front and back-end website development, building new features for a daily fantasy sports community.

  • Paypal integration

• Lead Mobile Developer, 247Sports

  Aug, 2010 - Oct, 20122 years 2 months

  In charge of mobile development for high-traffic, community-driven website. Made overall site infrastructure improvements, including adherence to MVC design patterns and increasing code reuse.

  • Site reached Alexa ranking of 6,683

  • Built responsive mobile version of website

  • Implemented a RESTful JSON interface for mobile app access

  • Built internal tool for managing partner contracts

  • SMS notification integration

  • Created a reusable, touch-friendly headline carousel

• iOS Developer, Golfbert

  Aug, 2010 - May, 20121 year 9 months

  Sole developer of golfbert.com's “CaddyTracker” iPhone app.

  • Developed iPhone app from given visual designs

  • Used web api to draw courses from retrieved course data

  • Coordinated app testing

  • Handled initial app submission and App Store updates

• Software Engineer, Griffin Technology

  Jun, 2005 - Aug, 20105 years 2 months

  Developed Windows applications for hardware products. iOS development, including apps developed for Toys “R” Us.

  • Built and maintained Windows software for AirClick USB (a USB RF remote) and PowerMate (a programmable USB knob controller)

  • Advised customers on using PowerMate and AirClick APIs and creating their own extensions

  • Improved reliability of scheduled recordings and fixed bugs in Windows software for the radio SHARK, a USB radio receiver

  • Designed internal QA software to measure and log radio SHARK reception strength

  • Developed in-house iPad app to view product stock by warehouse

Projects Experience

• 88:88

  Jan, 2012 - Jan, 20121 day

  Award-winning, “no-budget” sci-fi/horror film. Official selection of numerous film festivals (including Fantastic Fest, AFI Fest, Palm Springs ShortFest, & Fantasia).

  • 400,000 combined YouTube & Vimeo views

  • Screened at the Venice Film Festival as a finalist in YouTube's Your Film Festival

  • Available in-flight on United Airlines in partnership with Tribeca Film Festival

  • Added Twitter and Tumblr integration to film website

  • Created HTML5 audio teaser for film

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