Professional Experience
Software Engineer with 9+ years of experience developing innovative solutions across energy, financial, and web development sectors. Specializes in containerized application deployment, system integration, and legacy code modernization. Successfully automated critical financial processes handling $1.2M in daily transactions while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable software architectures that meet complex business requirements.
Open Energy Solutions
Software Engineer I - Spokane, WA (April 2022 - June 2025)
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive software design and architecture strategies aligned with business objectives
- Utilized Docker deployment strategies to deliver containerized applications to client environments, maintaining 100% adherence to client requirements and service level expectations
- Applied extensive understanding of power industry operations, grid systems, and distributed energy technologies to analyze, design, optimize, and support client energy infrastructure
- Integrated publish/subscribe messaging patterns using NATS, DNP3, and OpenFMB to facilitate seamless communication between distributed applications and IoT devices
Engie Insight
Integrated Systems Analyst - Spokane, WA (December 2016 – March 2022)
- Acted as liaison between business users and IT Operations staff, facilitating communication and requirements gathering
- Developed and maintained Java applications that automated $1.2 million in daily payment processing
- Refactored legacy codebase according to DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) coding principles, improving maintainability
- Modernized 40% of legacy system architecture by migrating to current technologies and frameworks
Mathnasium
Mathematics Tutor - Spokane, WA (April 2017 - March 2022)
- Developed analytical and problem-solving skills by breaking down complex mathematical concepts into step-by-step solutions
- Demonstrated ability to explain technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences with varying technical backgrounds
- Adapted teaching approaches based on individual learning styles, showing flexibility and a continuous improvement mindset
Zipline Interactive
Web Developer - Spokane-Coeur d'Alene Area (March 2013 - March 2016)
- Delivered 3-5 websites and web applications monthly, consistently meeting client deadlines and project requirements
- Built HTML5-compliant, responsive websites using PHP backend architecture with integrated jQuery effects for enhanced user experience
- Developed custom content management plugins to streamline client workflow and improve content editing capabilities
- Collaborated with design and project management teams to translate client requirements into functional web solutions
