My Work
A showcase of my professional experience and the projects I've built
Professional Experience
Senior Engineering Architect/ Principal Frontend Engineer
RedTeam
United States
Key Achievements
Technologies
Architecture Patterns
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Senior Engineering Architect / Principal Frontend Engineer
As a dual-role leader at RedTeam, I combine strategic architectural vision with hands-on technical execution to drive frontend excellence across the organization. I lead the development of scalable, enterprise-grade applications that serve construction teams nationwide while establishing technical standards and mentoring engineering talent.
Strategic Leadership & Architecture
Enterprise Frontend Architecture: Designed and implemented a comprehensive micro-frontend platform using React, Remix, and TypeScript, enabling independent team deployments while maintaining consistency across 12+ product applications.
Cloud Infrastructure: Architected AWS-based deployment strategy utilizing Lambda@Edge, CloudFront, and S3, resulting in 40% improved global load times and 99.9% uptime SLA.
Technical Strategy: Serve as a key member of the Architecture Committee, driving technology decisions that impact 50+ engineers and defining the technical roadmap for frontend systems.
Hands-On Engineering Excellence
Performance Leadership: Achieved industry-leading performance metrics with 95+ Lighthouse scores across all applications through code splitting, lazy loading, and advanced caching strategies.
CI/CD Innovation: Built automated deployment pipelines with GitHub Actions, implementing automated testing, security scanning, and progressive deployment strategies that reduced release cycles from days to hours.
Code Quality Standards: Established comprehensive linting, testing, and code review processes that improved code quality metrics by 60% and reduced production bugs by 45%.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead and mentor a distributed team of 8+ frontend engineers, fostering technical growth through code reviews, architectural discussions, and hands-on pairing sessions.
Knowledge Transfer: Created and delivered technical training programs on modern React patterns, TypeScript best practices, and micro-frontend architectures, upskilling 25+ engineers across the organization.
Recruitment & Hiring: Partner with talent acquisition to define frontend engineering standards, conduct technical interviews, and build high-performing teams.
Business Impact & Results
Developer Productivity: Implemented design system and shared component libraries that reduced development time for new features by 35% while ensuring consistent user experiences.
Accessibility Champion: Led company-wide accessibility initiative, achieving WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across all applications and establishing RedTeam as an industry leader in inclusive design.
Performance Optimization: Reduced application bundle sizes by 50% and improved Time to Interactive by 3 seconds through strategic code optimization and modern build tooling.
Core Technologies & Expertise
Frontend Frameworks: React 18+, Remix, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript ES2023+
Styling & Design: Tailwind CSS, CSS-in-JS, Styled Components, Design Systems, Responsive Design
Architecture Patterns: Micro-frontends, Module Federation, Monorepo (Nx/Lerna), Component Libraries
Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (Lambda@Edge, CloudFront, S3, API Gateway), Serverless Architecture
DevOps & CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Docker, Automated Testing, Progressive Deployments, Performance Monitoring
Development Tools: Vite, Webpack, ESLint, Prettier, Storybook, Jest, Playwright, Chrome DevTools
Accessibility & Performance: WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance, Lighthouse Optimization, Core Web Vitals, Screen Reader Testing
Lead Front-End Architect
Cox Automotive
United States
Key Achievements
Technologies
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At StartupVenture Inc., I contributed to building innovative SaaS products from the ground up, working in a fast-paced startup environment where I wore multiple hats and gained experience across the entire development lifecycle.
Role Overview
As a Full Stack Developer in a lean startup team, I was responsible for both frontend and backend development, working closely with founders, designers, and other engineers to rapidly iterate on product features and bring ideas to market.
Key Contributions
Product Development
- Feature Development: Built end-to-end features from concept to deployment
- User Experience: Collaborated with UX/UI designers to implement intuitive interfaces
- API Development: Created RESTful APIs to support web and mobile applications
- Database Design: Designed and optimized database schemas for new features
Technical Implementation
- Frontend Development: Built responsive web applications using Vue.js
- Backend Services: Developed scalable backend services with Django and Python
- Database Management: Optimized PostgreSQL queries and managed data migrations
- Caching Strategy: Implemented Redis caching to improve application performance
Quality Assurance
- Testing: Implemented comprehensive unit and integration testing
- Code Review: Participated in peer code reviews to maintain code quality
- Monitoring: Set up application monitoring and alerting systems
- Documentation: Created and maintained technical documentation
Major Projects
User Dashboard Redesign
Led the complete redesign of the user dashboard:
- User Research: Conducted user interviews to understand pain points
- Design System: Implemented a cohesive design system with reusable components
- Performance: Improved dashboard load times by 50% through optimization
- Accessibility: Ensured WCAG 2.1 compliance for better accessibility
Integration Platform
Built a third-party integration platform:
- API Gateway: Developed a unified API gateway for external integrations
- Webhook System: Implemented reliable webhook delivery with retry logic
- Rate Limiting: Added rate limiting and authentication for API security
- Documentation: Created comprehensive API documentation for partners
Analytics Engine
Developed an internal analytics engine:
- Data Pipeline: Built ETL pipelines for processing user activity data
- Real-time Metrics: Implemented real-time dashboards for business metrics
- Custom Reporting: Created flexible reporting system for different stakeholders
- Data Visualization: Integrated interactive charts and data visualization
Technical Skills Developed
Frontend Technologies: Vue.js, Vuex, JavaScript ES6+, HTML5, CSS3, Sass Backend Technologies: Python, Django, Django REST Framework, Celery Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB Cloud Services: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, CloudWatch), Heroku DevOps: Docker, Jenkins, Git, GitHub Actions Testing: PyTest, Jest, Cypress, Postman
Startup Experience Benefits
Working at a startup provided invaluable experience:
- Rapid Development: Learned to balance speed with quality in feature development
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked directly with all aspects of the business
- Problem Solving: Developed strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Technology Decisions: Participated in technology selection and architecture decisions
- Customer Focus: Gained direct exposure to customer feedback and requirements
Principal Architect
FedEx Office
United States
Key Achievements
Technologies
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As Principal Architect at FedEx Office, I drive architectural decisions and provide technical expertise across multiple development teams. My focus is on building scalable enterprise solutions that enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction in the logistics and shipping industry.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Architecture Design: Lead architectural decisions for new features and system improvements
- Code Quality: Establish and maintain coding standards, conduct thorough code reviews
- Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across the stack
- Technology Strategy: Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve development efficiency
Development & Implementation
- Full Stack Development: Build features from database to user interface
- API Design: Design and implement RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints
- Database Optimization: Optimize database queries and design efficient schemas
- Frontend Development: Create responsive, accessible user interfaces with React
Team Collaboration
- Mentorship: Guide junior developers through code reviews and pair programming
- Cross-functional Work: Collaborate with product, design, and DevOps teams
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and best practices
- Knowledge Sharing: Lead tech talks and contribute to engineering blog
Major Achievements
Microservices Migration
Led the migration from a monolithic architecture to microservices, resulting in:
- 40% improvement in deployment frequency
- Enhanced system reliability and fault isolation
- Better scalability for individual service components
- Improved development team autonomy
Performance Initiative
Spearheaded a company-wide performance optimization initiative:
- Implemented lazy loading and code splitting strategies
- Optimized database queries and added strategic caching
- Reduced bundle sizes through tree shaking and dependency optimization
- Achieved 60% reduction in average page load times
Real-time Analytics Platform
Architected and built a comprehensive analytics dashboard:
- Real-time data visualization with WebSocket connections
- Scalable data processing pipeline handling millions of events daily
- Interactive charts and customizable reporting features
- Mobile-responsive design for on-the-go access
Technologies & Tools
Frontend: React, TypeScript, Redux Toolkit, Material-UI, Chart.js Backend: Node.js, Express, NestJS, GraphQL, WebSockets Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda), Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins Testing: Jest, Cypress, React Testing Library Monitoring: DataDog, Sentry, New Relic
Featured Projects
completed
⭐ Featured
Portfolio Website
A modern, responsive portfolio website built with Astro and Tailwind CSS featuring dark mode, animations, and optimized performance.
Details
This portfolio website showcases my skills and experience as a full-stack developer. Built with modern web technologies, it features:
Key Features
- Performance First: Sub-second load times with static site generation
- Responsive Design: Looks great on all devices and screen sizes
- Dark Mode: Automatic system preference detection with manual toggle
- Smooth Animations: Engaging micro-interactions and transitions
- SEO Optimized: Complete meta tags, sitemap, and structured data
- Accessibility: WCAG compliant with keyboard navigation support
Technical Implementation
The site uses Astro’s hybrid rendering approach, combining the benefits of static site generation with dynamic capabilities where needed. Content is managed through Astro’s content collections, making it easy to update projects, experience, and skills.
Architecture Highlights
- Static site generation for optimal performance
- Component-based architecture with reusable UI elements
- Type-safe content management with Zod schemas
- Automated deployment pipeline with Vercel
- Comprehensive testing with Vitest and Playwright
Challenges & Solutions
One of the main challenges was creating smooth animations that don’t impact performance. I solved this by using CSS transforms and opacity changes, leveraging the browser’s GPU acceleration while maintaining 60fps animations.
Another challenge was implementing a robust dark mode that prevents flash of incorrect theme (FOIT). This was solved by injecting a small inline script that runs before the page renders, checking system preferences and localStorage.
completed Task Management App
Collaborative task management application with real-time updates, team workspaces, and advanced project tracking.
Details
A modern task management application designed for teams to collaborate effectively with real-time updates and comprehensive project tracking capabilities.
Features
Core Functionality
- Project Workspaces: Organize tasks into projects with team collaboration
- Real-time Updates: WebSocket-powered live updates across all connected clients
- Task Management: Create, assign, and track tasks with due dates and priorities
- File Attachments: Upload and share files within tasks and projects
- Activity Timeline: Complete audit trail of all project activities
Advanced Features
- Kanban Boards: Drag-and-drop task management with customizable columns
- Gantt Charts: Visual project timeline and dependency tracking
- Time Tracking: Built-in time tracking with reporting and analytics
- Team Management: Role-based permissions and user management
- Notifications: Email and in-app notifications for task updates
Technical Stack
Frontend (Vue.js)
- Framework: Vue 3 with Composition API and TypeScript
- State Management: Pinia for centralized state management
- UI Framework: Vuetify for Material Design components
- Real-time: Socket.io client for WebSocket connections
- Charts: Chart.js for analytics and reporting visualizations
Backend (FastAPI)
- Framework: FastAPI with Python 3.11
- Database: PostgreSQL with SQLAlchemy ORM
- Real-time: Socket.io server for WebSocket handling
- Authentication: JWT tokens with refresh token rotation
- File Storage: MinIO for object storage
- Background Tasks: Celery with Redis for async processing
Key Challenges Solved
Real-time Synchronization
Implemented a robust WebSocket system that maintains consistency across multiple clients while handling connection drops and reconnections gracefully.
Complex State Management
Designed a normalized state structure that efficiently handles nested project/task relationships while maintaining reactivity in the Vue.js frontend.
Performance Optimization
- Database: Implemented efficient queries with proper joins and indexes
- Frontend: Virtual scrolling for large task lists and lazy loading of project data
- Caching: Redis caching for frequently accessed project metadata
Deployment
The application is containerized with Docker and deployed using:
- Container Orchestration: Docker Compose for development, Kubernetes for production
- Database: Managed PostgreSQL instance with automated backups
- File Storage: S3-compatible object storage for file attachments
- Monitoring: Prometheus and Grafana for application metrics
completed
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Magento E-Commerce Sites
Multiple custom Magento e-commerce solutions including Chiplab, Motocross Gear, and Retrospect online stores.
Details
Multiple custom Magento e-commerce solutions developed for diverse clients including specialized retailers in laboratory equipment, motocross gear, and vintage items.
Project Overview
These projects demonstrated expertise in Magento development, custom theme creation, and e-commerce best practices across different industry verticals.
Key Features
- User Authentication: Secure JWT-based authentication with refresh tokens
- Product Management: Admin dashboard for inventory and catalog management
- Shopping Cart: Persistent cart with real-time updates
- Payment Processing: Integrated Stripe payments with webhook handling
- Order Management: Complete order lifecycle from placement to fulfillment
- Search & Filtering: Advanced product search with faceted filtering
- Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach with progressive enhancement
Technical Architecture
Backend Services
- API Gateway: Express.js with rate limiting and CORS
- Database: PostgreSQL with connection pooling
- Caching: Redis for session storage and frequently accessed data
- File Storage: AWS S3 for product images and documents
- Email Service: SendGrid for transactional emails
Frontend Application
- Framework: React with TypeScript
- State Management: Redux Toolkit with RTK Query
- Styling: Styled Components with theme provider
- Testing: Jest and React Testing Library
- Build Tool: Vite for fast development and optimized production builds
Performance Optimizations
- Database: Implemented proper indexing and query optimization
- Frontend: Code splitting and lazy loading for reduced bundle size
- Caching: Multi-layer caching strategy with Redis and CDN
- Images: Responsive images with WebP format and lazy loading
- API: Implemented pagination and field selection to minimize data transfer
Deployment & DevOps
- Containerization: Docker containers for consistent environments
- Orchestration: Docker Compose for local development
- CI/CD: GitHub Actions for automated testing and deployment
- Monitoring: Application logging and error tracking with Sentry
- Infrastructure: Deployed on AWS with load balancing and auto-scaling
completed
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Hospital Database System
Comprehensive database design and implementation for hospital management system with patient records, scheduling, and administrative functions.
Details
A comprehensive hospital database system designed to manage patient records, medical staff scheduling, inventory, and administrative functions for healthcare facilities.
Project Overview
This academic and professional project involved designing and implementing a complete database architecture for hospital management, focusing on data integrity, security, and efficient querying for healthcare operations.
Key Features
- Patient Management: Complete patient record system with medical history tracking
- Staff Scheduling: Healthcare professional scheduling and shift management
- Inventory Control: Medical supply and equipment tracking
- Administrative Functions: Billing, insurance, and facility management
- Security & Privacy: HIPAA-compliant data protection and access controls
- Reporting: Comprehensive reporting for medical and administrative staff
Technical Architecture
Database Design
- Entity-Relationship Modeling: Comprehensive ERD design covering all hospital operations
- Normalization: Properly normalized database structure to minimize redundancy
- Constraints: Implemented data integrity constraints and business rules
- Indexing: Optimized query performance through strategic indexing
- Security: Role-based access control and data encryption
System Integration
- Data Flow: Designed efficient data flow between different hospital departments
- API Design: Created interfaces for integration with existing hospital systems
- Backup & Recovery: Implemented robust backup and disaster recovery procedures
- Audit Trail: Complete audit logging for regulatory compliance
Key Challenges Solved
Healthcare Data Complexity
Managed complex relationships between patients, medical staff, treatments, medications, and administrative data while maintaining data integrity and performance.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensured database design met healthcare industry standards including HIPAA privacy requirements and medical record retention policies.
Performance Optimization
- Query Optimization: Designed efficient queries for real-time patient lookup and reporting
- Scalability: Built architecture to handle growing patient volumes and data retention
- Concurrent Access: Managed multi-user access patterns common in healthcare environments
Impact & Results
Operational Efficiency
- Streamlined patient admission and discharge processes
- Reduced administrative overhead through automated data management
- Improved medical staff access to patient information and history
Data Quality & Security
- Implemented comprehensive data validation and integrity checks
- Established secure access patterns protecting patient privacy
- Created reliable backup and recovery procedures for critical healthcare data
Technologies & Tools
Database: SQL Server, MySQL, database design principles Modeling: ERD tools, database normalization techniques Security: Access control, data encryption, audit logging Healthcare Standards: HIPAA compliance, medical data standards Documentation: Comprehensive system documentation and user guides