Professional Summary
Backend-focused Software Engineer with 4 years of experience building scalable APIs, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD automation. Proven expertise with Apollo GraphQL — including leading evaluation and v3→v4 migration — alongside TypeScript, Go, Python, AWS, and Serverless architecture. Adept at improving developer efficiency, securing pipelines, and delivering reliable systems across full-stack environments.
Skills
Languages & Frameworks
TypeScriptGoPythonReact.jsNext.jsNode.jsApollo GraphQL
Databases
DynamoDBPostgreSQLMongoDBSQL
Tools & Platforms
AWS LambdaAPI GatewayS3SQSCloudFrontDockerServerless Framework
Technical Highlights
CI/CD Pipeline for Vulnerability Scanning
— NinjaOne- Designed and implemented a custom CI/CD pipeline for an OVAL vulnerability scanner, improving automation and reliability of security workflows.
Single-Use Signed URL Service
— Allegion- Built a secure upload service for IoT devices using AWS triggers and DynamoDB to generate and track single-use signed URLs.
- Enabled safe upload of credential and schedule JSON files with one-time validity and full traceability — functionality not supported natively by AWS.
- Open-source CLI security scanner in TypeScript/Node.js that detects API and configuration-level vulnerabilities using a modular, extensible rule engine.
- Designed for CI/CD integration, producing deterministic, machine-readable output with clear failure modes and secure defaults.
Experience
Software Engineer·NinjaOne
Jun 2025 – Dec 2025 · Austin, TX- Built and deployed a custom CI/CD pipeline for NinjaOne's OVAL vulnerability scanner.
- Contributed to the AI/Data team by expanding a web crawler that identifies potential client contacts and tracks RMM market activity.
- Partnered with security and data teams to improve tooling reliability and automate workflows.
Cloud Software Engineer·Allegion
Aug 2022 – Jun 2025 · Austin, TX- Led the technical evaluation of Apollo GraphQL vs. alternative graph solutions and drove the decision to continue with Apollo; owned the subsequent migration from Apollo Server v3 to v4 during a greenfield project rebuild.
- Developed and maintained Apollo GraphQL APIs in TypeScript for production IoT applications, handling schema design, resolvers, and API integrations in a fast-paced agile environment.
- Enhanced microservice architecture using AWS services, deployed via the Serverless Framework.
- Cut unit test cycle times by 60% — from 4+ minutes to 90 seconds — by migrating from local Docker to AWS mocks.
Instructor Associate / Teaching Assistant·General Assembly
Feb 2022 – Jul 2022 · Remote- Supported an immersive full-stack JavaScript cohort covering Node.js, React.js, and MongoDB.
- Delivered lessons on advanced JavaScript, REST API integrations, and Python fundamentals.
- Provided one-on-one mentorship and technical guidance to students throughout the program.
Production Manager·Diamondback Wraps
Sept 2019 – Sept 2020 · Pflugerville, TX- Implemented process and equipment improvements that cut turnaround time by more than half and reduced production costs by 30%.
- Managed a four-person team for on- and off-site large-format graphic installations.
Education
Certificate in Full-Stack JavaScript Development·General Assembly
Oct 2021 – Jan 2022Bachelor of Fine Arts, Printmaking·Montserrat College of Art
2005 – 2010