Programming: PHP 8.0+, JavaScript/jQuery, CSS, HTML, XML, C/C++, SAS, Apache API (C Structure), Perl, Python, Embedded Perl, Lua,
some Ruby-on-Rails, Volantis XDIME, Java (ATG), GP/Pari, TCL, MatLab
Servers: Amazon Web Services (AWS - EC2/RDS/S3/EB/SQS/SES), Apache (LAMP and WAMP), Nginx, Tomcat, IIS (WIMP)
Database: MySQL (with strong DBA foundation), MSSQL, Percona MySQL, Teradata, Oracle, PHPMyAdmin, Interbase, NaviCat, AccessDB
IoT: MQTT, IoT Core, Mosquitto, various RFID implementation, various IoT protocols
Design: Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, Quark, ImageMagick (CLI and PHP extension), FFMPEG/FFMPEG-X,
Garageband, Audacity, various video and audio software
Modeling: Autodesk Fusion 360, Google Sketchup, Slic3r, various 3D-printing software
OS: Linux/UNIX (AmazonLinux2, RHEL, CentOS, Debian, and various distributions), OS X, FreeBSD, Windows Server
Version Control: Git/GitHub/GitLab (active GitHub user), SVN, CVS, Pivotal Tracker, Jira
Project Management: Certified Agile ScrumMaster
Other: High level software architecture, expert CMS-designer, open-source contributor,
highly proficient in general UI/UX design, excellent code documentation practices.
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Rebound Dynamics (cityCore) (September 2022 - Present)
Houston, TX
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- System architect for LAMP-based business software specializing in RFID
- R&D for RFID-based inventory management
- Management and development of IoT Core application layers (MQTT)
- AWS system architecture for RFID IoT environment
- Project management and coordination between business, hardware, and software teams
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cityCore, LLC (June 2008 - Present)
Austin, TX / Los Angeles, CA / Orlando, FL
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- Lead developer and project manager for software team (primarily PHP driven)
- Database and system-tree architect for data-centric LAMP system
- Founder, designer, and lead developer of openFace software engine and citiCite platform
- Managing client relationships, business development, extensive product development
- System administrator for 8 node Linux cluster (Dell 2650s) running RHEL4.0 + CentOS
- Architect and maintenance of AWS EC2 and RDS instances.
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Social Intelligence (July 2021 - March 2023)
Santa Barbara, CA / Austin, TX
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- AWS system architecture and system administration (primarily maintaining EC2, S3, RDS, and EB and environments)
- MySQL database architecture, administration, and management
- Software engineer and architect for LAMP-based environment (primarily PHP)
- Developing algorithms to analyze and automate user habits across social media platforms
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SuperCheapSigns (cityCore) (March 2018 - February 2020)
Austin, TX
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- Project manager and web architect for LAMP-based e-commerce web application
- MySQL database architect and database migration lead developer
- Manager and Agile scrum master for international development team; managing a full e-commerce rebuild
- AWS system architect and lead of system administraton
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eBay (April 2017 - July 2018)
Austin, TX
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- Working with Global Collections department to analyze and reduce fraud
- Analyzing large data systems (trillions of data points) for fraud detection and prevention
- Building internal reporting tools through SAS for visualizing alerts of users committing fraud
- Developing algorithms designed to prevent and minimize fraudulent and abusive users within a multi-billion dollar marketplace
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Bluemoon Software (cityCore) (May 2013 - March 2017)
Austin, TX
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- Acting senior software engineer and system architect for LAMP environment
- Worked as team ScrumMaster for migrating from homegrown system into Laravel Framework
- UI/UX designer and developer for internal administration software
- Implementing best practices for company (version control, knowledge base, bug tracker, etc.)
- Acting as MySQL database architect for large enterprise environment (107 records)
- Building and maintaining AWS EC2, RDS, and S3 instances for core infrastructure.
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Dimensional Fund Advisors (vCFO) (May 2012 - May 2013)
Austin, TX
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- Lead designer and developer for client-facing financial reporting system (PHP and Perl)
- Migrated malformed legacy Perl code into clean Object-Oriented PHP for client-facing site
- Attended and led regular requirement-gathering meetings with clients
- Architected and managed MySQL database for internal reporting system (107 records)
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Musician's Friend (Creative Circle) (March 2010 - April 2011)
Medford, OR / Los Angeles, CA / Austin, TX
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- Traveling software consultant and web application developer for team in Medford, Oregon (base in Los Angeles, CA)
- Migrated front-end client retail system using standard web components, jQuery libraries and also Java
- Developed custom interface of NetInsight's Unica for web analytics (required heavy jQuery interfacing)
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HNTB (Miratek) (March 2011 - December 2011)
Austin, TX
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- Designed custom content management system for State of Texas General Land Office
- Lead team as lead PHP developer and MSSQL databae designer for CMS development
- Implemented strict UI/UX practices with jQuery libraries
- Managed backend environment of MSSQL running on Windows IIS (WIMP)
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Devon (cityCore) (January 2010 - June 2010)
Houston, TX
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- Designed and developed internal content management system for GIS and mapping
- Acted as lead C#.NET developer and managed development team
- Developed UI/UX interface and custom designed graphical components (Photoshop)
- Met project delivery goals of only 3 months from initial specs to full launch
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ConnectionOpen (APS) (May 2008 - October 2009)
Austin, TX
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- Designed proof-of-concept models for managing efficient routing algorithms
- MySQL database architecture for managing 1000s of simultaneous live streaming connections
- Created jQuery based front-end for UX and PHP based back-end
- Managed team of engineers focused on reducing lag time for real-time multi-user audio recording and processing
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Freescale / Metrowerks (APS) (May 2006 - March 2007)
Austin, TX
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- Built internal developer API toolset for international gaming platform developers
- Build front-end codebase in ASP.NET with heavy Javascript front-end
- Created internal toolsets in C/C++ for managing massive user importing capabilities
- Implemented full server stack for RadixLive product for Nintendo Gamecube API management
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Austin Programming Solutions (December 2005 - October 2009)
Austin, TX
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- Managing contract software projects primarily focused in web development (using PHP, Perl, Embedded Perl, ASP, Ruby on Rails etc).
- Acted as lead developer primarily specializing in LAMP systems using PHP
- MySQL database architect for both Windows and UNIX-type environments
- Managing software and business relationships between development team and software contracts
- Specialization in LAMP-based custom content management systems (CMS) for various clients around the globe
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SPDR Management, LLC (March 2004 - November 2005)
Austin, TX
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- Managed software PHP / C / C++ development team including graphic designers and acted as lead developer
- Developed extensive PHP and MySQL client / server software and graphical web user interfaces
- Developed custom Apache API modules in C / C++ for use on Linux/FreeBSD using MySQL C libraries for data tracking
- Designed and implemented MySQL database strategies for large-sized projects (millions of rows, thousands of simultaneous connections)
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The City Octagon (August 2003 - March 2004)
Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
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- Concept and site creator / designer / developer for city of Dunedin (pop: 118,000)
- Designed flexible content management system based upon existing Linux / PHPNuke CMS tools
- Original PHP module design and full mail deployment development software
- Site and mailing daemon automation via PHP / mySQL
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University of Otago in Dunedin (June 2003 - December 2003)
Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
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- Oversaw the instruction of several hundred freshman and software mathematics students
- TA for calculus, discrete mathematics, number theory, differential equations, abstract algebra, and linear algebra
- Worked directly with mathematics professors at the University of Otago to inform the status of student progress and to create testing material
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RW3 Technologies, Inc. (December 2002 - May 2003)
Austin, TX
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- Extensive PHP/ MSSQL web interface testing
- SQL scripting for testing automation process
- Quality performance reviewing and reporting
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Centro Ecologico Akumal (May 2000 - August 2000)
Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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- Digital Video filming and still capturing
- Computer technician for Akumal network
- Assisted university Doctoral candidate in underwater photography and biological research
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Hines Corporation (August 1999 - February 2000)
Houston / Austin, TX
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- Digital Video filming / capturing / synchronization
- Multimedia CD-ROM design (animation via Adobe Premiere)
- Conducted and managed digital video interviews with Jeff Hines, Hasty Johnson, and Leo Chen
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Nimble Manufacturing, LLC. (July 1997 - August 2001)
Austin, TX
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- Factory Operations Manager
- Developed algorithms to automate manufacturing process
- Network / System Administrator for NT 4.0
- Web Developer / Product Photographer
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The University of Texas at Austin
Graduated May 2003
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- Bachelors Degree in Mathematics
- Number Theory Curriculum
- Mathematics Core GPA: 3.48
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New York University
Attended 1999
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- Tisch School of the Arts
- Writing and Visual Arts
- Cumulative GPA: 4.0
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- First Language English
- Conversational Spanish
- Basic Italian
- Basic Arabic (Modern Standard)
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- "The American Prison Population" - TX NORML - Austin, TX - 7/6/2016
- "Running a 3rd-Party Campaign" - Bexar County Conference - San Antonio, TX - 11/17/2015
- "Reversing Marijuana Prohibition in Texas" - TX NORML - Austin, TX - 8/5/2015
- "Social Media for Political Campaigns" - Leadership Conference - Round Rock, TX - 8/1/2015
- "New Urbanism" - Synchronic - Grand Rapids, MI - 11/13/2014
- "Legalizing Gay" - Log Cabin Republicans - Austin, TX - 7/10/2014
- "Ending the Drug War in Texas" - TX NORML - Austin, TX - 7/2/2014
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The Rude Mechanicals Board of Directors
www.rudemechs.com
- Advisory Board Member (June 2017 - Present)
- Treasurer (August 2015 - June 2017)
- Board Member (August 2013 - June 2017)
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LP National Committee
www.lp.org
- Region 7 National Committee Member (April 2015 - June 2016)
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Generous Art Board of Directors
www.generousart.org
- Board Member (September 2013 - Deember 2015)
- Technology Committee Chair (October 2014 - December 2015)
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City of Austin Mueller Commission
www.austintexas.gov/rmmapiac
- Austin City Commissioner (August 2009 - June 2010)
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- Available immediately upon request
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- Available immediately for on-site work, domestic travel, and/or international travel
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