Tech

In 2021, I completed my Full Stack Bootcamp through Rice University. This program laid the foundation for my development career and introduced me to the MERN stack. It was a crash course in solving real-world problems under tight deadlines, and it gave me the confidence to pursue web development full-time. During this time, I became proficient with:

At VineBrook Homes, I progressed from a junior to a senior developer role, gaining hands-on experience building and leading production-scale applications. I spearheaded the rebuild of our client-facing website and executive reporting platform, transitioning both from CakePHP to a modern stack using Next.js and Express. This cut load times by 50% and significantly reduced code complexity. I also integrated Azure AI tools to streamline internal workflows and boost team efficiency.

I’m continuing to build and improve my own applications with modern web stacks, focusing on speed, performance, and user experience. My favorite project right now is my Portfolio-2025, although there’s a new favorite about to emerge, which I’ll be outlining over on my Updates Page. Currently, my stack includes:

I’m a firm believer in always staying current. Lately, I’ve been diving into: