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Highly skilled and experienced technology professional specializing in Kubernetes cluster management and MySQL database administration. Proven track record of developing performant, maintainable code with expertise in Golang services, Kubernetes operators, and Ruby on Rails applications. Demonstrated ability to manage complex infrastructure projects with a strong focus on reliability and efficiency. Committed to excellence in customer support through proactive pager rotations and on-call support services. Seeks to join a high-trust, high-autonomy organization that values a strong culture of professionalism and self-direction.
July 2021 - March 2024
Responsible for building and maintaining the orchestration layer for the PlanetScale database platform. Managed numerous Kubernetes clusters and oversaw the deployment, health, and scaling of many MySQL databases. Responsibilities included writing performant, maintainable code for internal Golang services, a Kubernetes operator, as well as a Ruby on Rails application. Held pager rotation as well as customer on-call support for database health. Wrote internal CLI tooling to manage database infrastructure.
Select technologies used included Golang, Ruby on Rails, Kubernetes, MySQL, Vitess
Aug 2017 - Jul 2021
Responsible for architecture and maintenance of the infrastructure for a screenshot capture & diffing platform. Worked on a HTTP(S) caching layer in Golang & JS, utilizing container-local proxy combined with Cloudflare workers. Developed customer-facing functionality in Ember.js and Ruby on Rails.
Select technologies used included Ruby on Rails, Ember.js, Golang, MySQL, Redis, Kubernetes, Knative, Istio, Cloudflare Workers
August 2016 to July 2017
Functioned as team lead for large customer-facing projects. Mentored junior developers and fostered team culture. Built sustainable products and maintained existing systems. Led performance audits and provided recommendations to the larger team for improvements. Maintained and upgraded critical continuous delivery systems and high-scale production systems. Designed, implemented and maintained distributed, service-oriented applications. Built a geo-location micro-service application in Golang.
Select technologies used included Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, Redis, Golang, React
August 2012 to December 2016
Founder and primary developer at a software consulting company focused on building high-quality, scalable and reliable web applications for companies in the technology industry.
Select clients included TaskRabbit, Wootric, Neo Innovation, Timeline Labs, Afolio
February 2013 to April 2014
Engineered web applications for startups in the Bay Area. Wrote robust applications for clients utilizing pair programming, behavior-driven development, continuous integration, and code reviews. Managed feature backlog and requirements using Pivotal Tracker and developed software using Extreme Programming techniques. Interviewed, trained and coached numerous coding bootcamp students through a company mentorship program.
Select technologies used included Ruby on Rails, AngularJS, Ember.js
April 2012 to July 2012
Created sophisticated mobile application for a major health insurance company.
Select technologies used included Ruby on Rails, Backbone.js, PhoneGap
Mar 2008 to April 2012
Responsible for development of email campaigns, web applications, micro-sites and e-commerce solutions for corporate clients on a strict timeframe and with exacting specifications and requirements. Built a Rails application for company blog and portfolio showcase using custom blogging framework and content management system written from scratch. Built custom user interface for website administration by pairing with designers and defining requirements from the ground up. Interviewed and evaluated new candidates for the development team, and helped to train new hires. Responsible for delivering exacting work under tight timelines and demanding expectations.
Cabrillo College, Aptos, California - 2004-2007 - Skills Certificate, Web Programming
University of California, Santa Cruz, California - 2001-2004 - Studied Community Studies
El Molino High School, Forestville, California - Graduated 2001
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