i'm ja

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Let me introduce myself.

I am a full-stack developer striving to build and deliver high-quality digital solutions.

me

As a Software Engineer at II WillowTree®, I infuse my love for development into crafting digital experiences that are both robust and beautiful. A proud graduate of Virginia Tech with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, I continue to learn and grow in the dynamic field of software development. My work spans integrating solutions and delivering complex projects, optimizing codebases, and implementing cloud infrastructure, all while adapting to diverse environments. I am not only focused on assimilating new knowledge but also on actively contributing to technological innovation, striving to deliver impactful solutions that enhance client satisfaction and drive business success.

Aside from computer-things, I am passionate about fly-fishing, skiing, golfing, and weight-lifting.

Here are some of the technologies I've worked with:

Backend + Cloud

  • Node
  • Express
  • AWS
  • GCP
  • Java
  • ASP.NET Core

Web

  • TS/JS ES6+
  • HTML & CSS
  • ReactJS
  • NextJS
  • Responsive Design
  • ARIA

Misc

  • Agile
  • CI/CD
  • E2E Testing
  • Automation
  • Git
  • OAuth 2.0

Software Engineer II @ WillowTree®

AUG 2022 - PRESENT | Charlottesville, VA

Led the development of a premium subscription service, integrating secure payments and subscription management via Next.js and Next API middleware. Built CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment, enabling a successful launch with 500+ users in the first week.
Scaled API services for UVA's newest assessment management platform, consolidating three legacy systems to streamline assessments and user management for 200+ educators across Virginia. Developed backend solutions using ASP.NET Core, C#, Entity Framework, and PostgreSQL, ensuring efficient data processing and seamless front-end integration.
Optimized Node.js backend microservices for a Fortune 500 outdoor booking application, implementing API integrations and OAuth 2.0 to expand user connectivity by 20,000+ users. Automated infrastructure deployment with AWS CDK, managing DynamoDB, CloudWatch, and Lambda functions.
Developed a retirement calculator and ADA-compliant web components for a major banking client, enabling 100M+ credit users to plan for retirement with enhanced accessibility.

Charta

Charta was built to provide a sleek, and modern template to create a web application that adds advanced authentication - along with admin / user dashboard and settings.

Next 15, Node, Postgres, Prisma, NeonDB, Shadcn

CovidTravel

iOS application that provides various resources to help the community travel safely and stay informed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Swift, XCode, iOS

Wildlife Disease & Ecology

Responsive and minimalistic redesign for the Laboratory of Disease Ecology & Biogeography website at Virginia Tech.

MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js

Let's get in touch.