Work History
Hello World, LLC
Founder, Software Engineer
feb 2017 - present
Designed and released several live products:
- PS4MouseToController: Written in C# with .NET, website in Java using Tomcat, JSP, and jQuery. Integrated Braintree by PayPal API for subscription transactions
- World of Hello (Alpha): Real-time development engine released on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, Linux, Web, and Oculus VR
- Core Technologies: C/C++ with OpenGL graphics, Lua scripting, sockets and websocket++ networking, SQLite database
- Platform Support: Java for Android, Objective-C/C++ for iOS, hosted on Amazon AWS (migrating to A2Hosting VPS)
- Development Tools: Visual Studio 2019, Android Studio with Ant/Gradle, XCode, Emscripten for web, Doxygen for API generation
- Patent Filed: TCP/IP modification for routing traffic similar to UDP/IP without separate protocols
Convergence Studios
Game Development
apr 2022 - present
- Led gameplay development in Unreal Engine using C++ to create player abilities, core mechanics, AI behaviors, and interactive user interfaces for a MOBA-style PvP game.
- Configured and maintained scalable dedicated game servers to support seamless multiplayer gameplay and optimal performance under high player concurrency.
- Designed and developed a custom company website leveraging React and NodeJS.
- Integrated Google Analytics into the website to gather actionable market research data and drive informed business decisions.
- Automated AI-powered summarization of Google Analytics insights using n8n workflows, connected to a Discord bot for delivering scheduled performance updates and strategic suggestions to the team.
Conductix-Wampfler
Software Engineer
jun 2024 - Aug 2025
- Developed dynamic, reusable web components and RESTful services.
- Built responsive user interfaces and integrated MsSQL databases for efficient data management.
- Collaborated with a 6-member agile team, working closely with QA to ensure high-quality releases.
- Utilized modern front-end frameworks including Angular, Vue, and Kendo UI.
Northrop Grumman
Software Engineer
nov 2022 - jun 2024
- Performed full-stack development using Angular and Java, designing and implementing RESTful services with TestNG-based testing.
- Conducted regression testing on legacy applications to ensure stability and maintainability of mission-critical software.
- Configured and managed CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Docker, and Ansible to automate build, test, and deployment.
- Developed and optimized database queries and procedures in Oracle SQL.
- Participated in formal code reviews and delivered demoable solutions, incorporating client feedback to refine features.
- Held Top Secret clearance, ensuring compliance with stringent security protocols in all development activities.
BHMI
Software Engineer
jan 2017 - nov 2022
- Developed full-stack banking software using Java, C++, Angular, NodeJS, XHTML, JavaScript, and Bootstrap, delivering robust front-end and back-end solutions to customers.
- Implemented data exchange and integration with JSON, XML, and CDI for seamless communication between banking services and systems.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including requirements analysts and QA testers, to ensure comprehensive coverage throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Designed and optimized Oracle SQL queries for efficient data retrieval and transaction processing in banking applications.
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Full Stack Developer
mar 2019 - dec 2019
- Assisted in upgrading and deploying a mobile application for surgical tool tracking, utilizing C# and XNA for interactive 3D visualization.
- Implemented real-time data transmission of 3D tracking information through network sockets to ensure accurate and timely tool identification.
- Contributed to cross-platform development by integrating XCode for iOS deployment and JSP for web-based components.
Education
University of Nebraska Omaha
MS Student
may 2015 - aug 2019
Related coursework:
- Algorithms & Theory: Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Graph Theory
- Security & Systems: Foundations of Cybersecurity, Fault Tolerant Distributed Systems
- Programming Languages: Advanced Concepts of Programming Languages
- Networks: Mobile Comp & Wireless Networks, Advanced Networking Systems
- Software Engineering: Software Specifications and Design
Career Pathways Institute
Student
aug 2014 - may 2015
Completed advanced coursework in Java programming, help desk operations, and low voltage home installation at a technology academy for high school seniors.
Activities
IT Collaborative
University of Nebraska Omaha
aug 2019 - dec 2019
Meets to discuss current tech stacks and trends in the IT industry.
Robotics - Self-Driving Cars
University of Nebraska Omaha
aug 2019 - dec 2019
Meets every few days to set up a rendering engine which displays a car in a 3D view. Using ROS and Gazebo, instructions can be sent to a small-scale built car using F1Tenth’s kit and ROS API to control the car remotely.
Game and Simulation Programming
Career Pathways Institute
jan 2015 - may 2015
Competed in a programming competition (hosted by Future Business Leaders of America) where I made it to nationals and competed at a large Chicago event and placed in the top 15.