Summary:
A team player with a passion for growth through communication, experimentation, and collaboration.
Technical Skills:
- Frontend: React.js, Redux, JavaScript ES6, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3
- Backend: Scala, Akka HTTP, Akka Streams, Node.js, Express.js, Java 8, Python
- Ecosystems: Java(sbt, Maven), NPM, Python Virtual Environment
- Databases: DynamoDb, Cassandra, PostgreSQL, MongoDb
- AWS: EC2, SQS, SNS, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, CloudFormation
- Workflow: Jira, Confluence, Trello, Slack, Jenkins, Travis
- Source Control: Git, Bitbucket, Github
- Monitoring: SignalFx, Splunk, CloudWatch
- Testing: ScalaMock, ScalaTest, Mocha, Chai, Enzyme, Jest
- Other Tools: Bash Shell, MacOs, IntelliJ, VSC, Atom, Sublime
- Other: Woodworking, Baking
Employment History:
- Nike, Inc
- Software Engineer I
- August 2019 - present
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- Backend of Nike Run Club and Nike Training Club Apps
- Functional focused programming in Scala with the sbt build tool
- Utilize AWS services to build scalable and resilient systems
- Participate in team design process for new features and system improvements
- Participate in HLD creation and critique
- Practice CI/CD in an Agile environment with code review processes
- Practices DevOps with real-time monitoring and on-call rotation
- Pro Unlimited
- Software Engineer I
- on contract at Nike
- June 2018 - August 2019
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- Backend of Nike Run Club and Nike Training Club Apps
- Devops team focused on High Availability and Functional Programming
- Maintain and improve Cloud hosted web services with millions of users
- Work across teams to define and create new features
- Internal and external APIs
- Use scripting to automate deployments and repetitive tasks
- Practice CI/CD with an Agile mindset
- Laika, LLC
- Set Carpenter
- May 2014 - November 2017
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- Built custom scenery for puppets from wood, resin, metal, etc.
- Read and interpreted design drawings
- Communicated with designers and co-workers.
- Worked on a team to build, move, maintain, and store scenery.
- Designed and built shelving and storage to meet specific needs.
- A. Scott Tribble, Luthier
- Sole Proprietor
- August 2012 - April 2014
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- Repaired, built and maintained violin family instruments
- Repaired and rehaired bows
- Operated all aspects of a small business (billing/invoicing, inventory management, etc)
- Carriage House Violins
- Instrument and bow repair technician
- January 2008 - August 2012
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- Evaluated customer instruments for repair work
- Adjusted instruments for tone and playability with customers and salespeople
- Repaired, set-up, and maintained violin family instruments
Projects:
- Centsible:
- A full-stack app that helps make 'cents' of investing. My contributions were to the front-end.
- Built March - April 2018
- Live Site on Netlify
- Client Code on GitHub
- Server Code on GitHub
- Technologies Used:
- Frontend: React.js, Redux, HTML5, CSS3, Moqups
- Backend: Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Mongoose, RESTful endpoints
- Testing: Enzyme, Jest, Mocha, Chai
- Other: git/GitHub, Heroku, Netlify, mLab, Slack, NPM, Clubhouse.io
- Study Group:
- A full-stack app that helps people get together in person.
- Built February 2018
- Live Site on Netlify
- Client Code on GitHub
- Server Code on GitHub
- Technologies Used:
- Frontend: React.js, Redux, HTML5, CSS, fetch
- Backend: Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Mongoose, RESTful endpoints
- Testing: Enzyme, Jest, Mocha, Chai
- Other: git/GitHub, Heroku, Netlify, mLab, Slack, NPM
Education:
- Thinkful
- Full Stack - Engineering Immersion Program
- December 2017 - May 2017
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- Created and deployed mobile-first applications while learning new languages and frameworks through peer-programming and solo projects.
- Learned industry best practices and practical software development standards with a focus on HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Node.js, React, Redux, and algorithms & data structures.
- North Bennet Street School
- Violin making and Repair Diploma
- September 2006 - June 2009
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- Created violin-family instruments using traditional fine-woodworking techniques.
- Learned hand tool setup and maintenance.
- Greensboro College
- B.S Theater Production and Design
- August 1997 - May 2001
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- Designed and executed sets, props, lighting, and sound for theatrical productions, with a particular focus on Scenic Design.