As a Lead Developer at Upwork, I launched a microapp that integrates OpenAI to enhance freelancer-client matching, streamline platform navigation, and provide personal assistant functionality. I contributed to model training on custom data, developed APIs for seamless integration, and collaborated across diverse teams to deliver timely, quality-driven innovations. This role has deepened my expertise in JavaScript, Vue, and OpenAI, enabling me to drive impactful solutions tailored to user needs.

During my time at Reddit, I focused on enhancing the first-time user experience and optimizing login processes for the web app. I led efforts to expand login options and streamline onboarding flows, which resulted in boosting daily logins from 10 to 50 million. By leveraging OpenAI to enhance initial recommendations, I helped increase early engagement and retention rates. This experience strengthened my skills with TypeScript, Lit, GraphQL, and OpenAI, and underscored my ability to deliver scalable solutions for high-traffic, large-scale applications.

During my time at McKinsey, I led comprehensive reviews and optimizations for a large-scale project encompassing over a hundred repositories. I managed key transitions, such as upgrading to React 18 and integrating server components, significantly boosting performance and future-proofing the system. Spearheading the move to GraphQL, I innovated the data layer, reducing dependencies and improving processing speeds by 3-5 times. This role highlighted my capabilities in improving project efficiency and delivering high-quality solutions within complex organizational structures.

As an Architect for Alpacas, I conceptualized, designed, and launched a highly scalable mobile application for both iOS and Android, completing the project within six months. I led a talented team, ensuring adherence to best practices and high standards throughout the development process. My role at Alpacas underscored my ability to transform ideas into tangible, successful products while delivering excellent user satisfaction.

At Aurity, I architected a modular site builder, honing expertise in React, Next.js, and browser functionalities to develop robust, scalable solutions. Working in a startup-style environment, I integrated direct user feedback and rapid iteration cycles, which played a critical role in our Y Combinator applications. This experience strengthened my ability to adapt and innovate in fast-paced environments, always with a focus on user-centric solutions.

At J&J MedTech, I developed a range of impactful healthcare applications, including the Hospital Client App, Hospital Assist AI, and a Surgical Player. My work involved a combination of front-end and back-end development, data layer optimization, and AI integrations using TensorFlow. This role provided me with comprehensive experience across MedTech solutions, allowing me to leverage advanced technologies to enhance patient care, streamline operations, and drive innovation in healthcare technology.

As the founder of a web studio, I led a team in creating over 200 high-performing websites tailored to various client needs. These websites, optimized for sales, traffic, and user engagement, collectively generated over $10 million in revenue for local businesses. My role spanned everything from hands-on development to client relationship management, emphasizing quality and efficiency. This entrepreneurial journey was foundational in building my leadership skills and commitment to delivering impactful digital solutions.

My journey into tech began with a fascination for problem-solving and technology, sparked by my first interactions with computers in my childhood. From tinkering with DOS commands on a Pentium II to exploring open-source Linux, these early experiences fueled my passion for software engineering. Building my first website in 2005 for a friend’s PC club was a milestone that ignited my commitment to a career in tech, setting the foundation for a path driven by innovation and continuous learning.