Software Engineer with a background in laser/electro-optics and over two decades of practical, hands-on experience. I’ve contributed to projects ranging from R&D prototypes with embedded systems to production backend systems built with Python/Django and Golang microservices. Alongside software, I’ve spent time in labs and manufacturing shops, giving me a strong appreciation for real-world constraints and cross-disciplinary collaboration. While software engineering is my most recent core strength, I’m open to any role where my skills and experience can add value.
20+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend systems. Recent role as a Senior Backend Engineer at a health tech company, contributing to a large-scale production environment.
Extensive experience using Django and DRF to build and maintain backend APIs in a healthcare production environment.
Used extensively during a major platform upgrade to ensure durable execution of complex, multi-step patient workflows in healthcare applications.
10 years of experience, with deep use over the last 6–7 years in backend development. Proficient in writing clean, maintainable Python code in production systems.
Used Go in a microservices architecture over the last 1.5 years, contributing to the modernization of our backend systems.
Developed and maintained internal APIs using gRPC, with Protobuf for efficient serialization and cross-language code generation.
Practice Management Engineering Team Worked on the Practice Management engineering team to transition from legacy technology to a modern, microservice-oriented architecture. This project replaced an outdated in-house EHR (Electronic Health Record) with a third-party system, enabling integration and greater flexibility for future innovation.
Clinical Engineering Team Contributed to transforming clinical workflows and enhancing the provider and patient experience through innovative tools and efficient backend systems. Over six years, collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that supported high-quality care delivery.
Subsequent Military Health Contracts
Surveyed and documented current innovation barriers in the Defense Health Agency. Alongside a small team, designed and implemented a prototype web application to reduce the startup overhead often associated with new development teams. Prototype Microservices Implementation
Implemented prototype microservices, utilizing Python and Falcon Framework. These microservices facilitated the integration of legacy clinical data and medical device data with modern FHIR Server based EHR systems like MHS Genesis and Cerner Millennium.
Contract Work Highlights: Contracted for one year as part of a team to develop the Optimal Vision Care Prototype (OVCP) for the DOD/VA Vision Center of Excellence. The OVCP aimed to explore innovative solutions to challenges physicians encountered with modern EHRs. Our objectives were to conduct research, document designs, and gather quantitative and qualitative feedback from healthcare providers to shape the requirements for the next generation of medical software within the military.
Prototype Design Enhancement: Utilized Angular, HTML, and CSS to enhance prototype design through close collaboration with Vision Care Subject Matter Experts. Evaluated their requirements and integrated them into our application.
Structured Data Entry Control: Designed and implemented a structured data entry control, enabling clinicians to combine free text and structured data into a single input field.
Usability Testing and Improvement: Rapidly and efficiently integrated feedback from usability testers, resulting in substantial enhancements in usability and design effectiveness. Through three rounds of testing, we achieved a remarkable 66% improvement in our scores.
Investor Engagement: Helped attract investors' attention toward our microfluidics technology by delving into the legacy C# codebase, implementing new features, and introducing improvements. This facilitated effective showcasing of the technology's capabilities and potential by our researchers.
Technology Improvement: Enhanced microfluidics technology design by collaborating with scientists and engineers on experimentation to quantify the limitations of current designs.
Software Development Leadership: Pioneered the establishment of software development practices within the company, addressing the absence of structured methodologies and frameworks. Set up version control systems, issue trackers, and CI/CD pipelines.
Android-Based Mini-Microscope Application:
Meeting Delivery Time: Contributed to meeting the delivery time of a Plasma Etching control system by documenting interfaces and collaborating with the Architect to complete the UI using C#. This ensured timely delivery of the project while maintaining high standards of quality and functionality.
Elevated Company Image: Showcased and elevated the company image by developing a new website that reflected the professionalism of the organization. The website design emphasized the company's brand identity and enhanced its online presence, leaving a positive impression on visitors.
Exemplary Customer Care: Provided outstanding customer service by seamlessly installing, repairing, and maintaining residential and commercial security systems, with a specialized focus on sophisticated security camera systems. Managed all aspects of the process, from running wiring in new and existing structures to programming, setup, and thorough demonstrations for customers.
Technical Expertise and Communication: Utilized technical expertise to program and configure systems, ensuring optimal functionality and performance. Effectively communicated complex concepts to customers during demonstrations, empowering them to maximize the benefits of their security systems.
Respectful Resolution: Demonstrated adeptness in handling challenging situations with grace and professionalism, effectively addressing concerns and satisfying even the toughest customers while upholding respect and integrity.
Battery Metrics Application: Built a cross-platform solution using C++ and Qt to parse serial data from a Battery Management System, significantly improving the legibility of battery metrics. The user-friendly interface streamlined data interpretation for enhanced usability.
Radiometric Simulation Streamlining: Streamlined complex radiometric simulation calculations from a cumbersome spreadsheet to a user-friendly interface. Introduced a cross-platform C++ library that revolutionized the calculation process, enhancing efficiency and accessibility.
Swiftly acquired expertise in mobile development and collaborated with content creators to successfully launch two engaging mobile gaming applications for children within a span of six months:
Utilized Objective-C and the iOS development platform for development. Skills and technologies include: Objective-C Programming, iOS SDK, Xcode IDE, App Store Deployment, Apple Sound Libraries, User Interface Design, Collaboration and Communication
Completed extensive coursework in computer science, including programming, algorithms, data structures, and software development. Focused on building a strong foundation in core concepts and practical applications.
Specialized in the principles and applications of lasers, optics, and electro-optical systems. Gained hands-on experience in laser alignment, optical systems, and advanced technologies used in industrial and research settings.