I help startups and small teams design scalable architectures, modernize legacy systems, and navigate compliance as your engineer and architect.
Serving startups, small businesses, and growing teams who need senior-level technical leadership without the overhead.
10+ years building scalable software
TypeScript • JavaScript • Python • Node.js • React • Angular • NestJS • Express • AWS • GCP • Kubernetes • Docker • Terraform • PostgreSQL • DynamoDB • Kafka • Redis • Jest • Cypress
Focused consulting and implementation services designed for startups and small teams
Built real-time data pipelines using AWS Lambda and Kafka with redundancy and dead letter queues to ensure retries and high data availability, integrating with hospital systems for analytics and client-facing insights.
Developed multi-tenant data stores built on OpenSearch with optimized storage and queries, enforcing strict data isolation to prevent client data crossover.
Designed telesonography software from the ground up handling hundreds of image uploads in less than 3G speed environments using lossless compression and multithreading.
Comprehensive assessment of your system architecture with actionable recommendations for scalability, performance, and maintainability. Identify bottlenecks and design improvements for cloud-native environments.
Design scalable architectures from scratch or plan improvements for existing systems. Focus on performance, security, cost-effectiveness, and future growth considerations.
Deep-dive analysis of your technology stack, codebase, and infrastructure. Evaluate security posture, compliance readiness (HIPAA, SOC 2), technical debt, and modernization opportunities.
Time-boxed development work for critical features, integrations, or modernization sprints. Ideal for projects with clear scope that need senior-level expertise quickly.
Strategic guidance and technical mentorship for founders, engineering leads, and teams. Get expert advice on architecture decisions, technology choices, team processes, and navigating technical challenges.
Well-defined projects with clear deliverables and timelines. Perfect for audits, reviews, and focused implementation work.
Limited duration engagements with specific start and end dates. Ideal for short-term sprints and focused improvements.
Ongoing advisory and strategic guidance with defined monthly hours. Available for select long-term partnerships where I can provide consistent value.
Limited Availability I intentionally limit my client load to ensure each engagement receives the attention and care it deserves. This approach prevents overcommitment and allows me to deliver high-quality work without overworking.
No Emergency/On-Call Work All engagements are planned and scheduled. I don't offer emergency response or on-call support services.
Building scalable systems and leading technical teams for over a decade
TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, SQL, Bash
Node.js, NestJS, Express, React, Angular, Jest
AWS, GCP, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, GitHub, Auth0
PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, Kafka, Redis, SQS, TypeORM, DMS, gRPC, Protobuf
Sentry, Jest, Cypress, SuperTest, Cucumber, Postman
NX, Git, Agile Methodologies, Automated Testing, CI/CD
Challenge: A healthcare platform was experiencing inconsistent and high API latency, degrading user experience and creating reliability concerns.
Solution:
• Performed an end-to-end architecture and request-path review
• Identified database query inefficiencies and redundant computation
• Implemented targeted caching and query optimizations
Result:
• Established a clear performance baseline
• Reduced average API response times to under 1 second across all endpoints
• Created consistent, predictable performance standards moving forward
Challenge: A serverless application had grown difficult to scale and deploy, slowing development and increasing operational risk.
Solution:
• Redesigned the system into a modular, multi-service NestJS architecture
• Introduced RabbitMQ for reliable inter-service coordination
• Structured services to balance isolation with shared core functionality
Result:
• Simplified deployments and rollbacks
• Improved long-term maintainability
• Enabled horizontal scaling without increasing architectural complexity
Challenge: A telehealth platform required FDA approval to use lossless compression for diagnostic imaging—without which the product could not legally operate.
Solution:
• Authored a detailed technical justification for lossless compression in diagnostic workflows
• Mapped the implementation to relevant medical imaging and regulatory standards
• Clearly documented data integrity guarantees and failure modes
Result:
• FDA approval granted
• Unblocked production launch of diagnostic features
• Enabled the platform to operate as a compliant medical product
Challenge: On-premise infrastructure limited growth, increased operational overhead, and constrained team flexibility.
Solution:
• Designed a cloud-native AWS architecture aligned with availability and cost goals
• Created a phased migration plan to minimize risk
• Executed the migration with minimal disruption to users
Result:
• Enabled a fully remote engineering team
• Improved system availability and scalability
• Reduced infrastructure overhead and long-term operating costs
Georgia Institute of Technology • Software System Design
Dakota State University
Experienced full-stack software engineer with a strong passion for continual learning and development. I bring a diverse range of technical competencies with expertise spanning cloud infrastructure, modern web technologies, and engineering best practices. Dedicated to expanding my skillset and mastering emerging technologies with efficiency and accuracy, I maintain an unwavering commitment to professional growth and the pursuit of knowledge. When it comes to technology, there's no limit to what we can learn!
Last updated: January 2025
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