Back-end Developer

• Dec 2022 - Present

Developing an early stage API architecture for StoryForge writers community application. Primary developing routes with Node.js, and Sequelize. Developing an early stage API architecture for StoryForge writers community application. Primary developing routes with Node.js, and Sequelize.

Software Automation Engineer

• Jan 2022 - Present

Creation of Test Automation: -Ensure of QBP E-Commerce software is high quality by building product test strategies writing and executing test plans and communicating with the team about issues risk and product quality. -Identify and execute on creating automated tests for both backend and front end test cases. -Working with QA automation lead to creating robust automated tests within the existing test automation framework. Process Improvement: -Identify and execute opportunities to improve the QA process. -Educate engineers and products on testing and QA; partner with them to determine product quality goals and measurements. -Participate in agile Sprint activities including retrospectives. Functional Testing and QA Environment Management: -Support functional tests and environments as needed. -Select features to be released into QA environment. Front Line Support: -Partner with engineering to triage inbound bug reports and reproduce reported issues. Technologies: Java, TestNG, Selenide, IntelliJ, Selenium, Jira, Dynatrace, AWS Cloudwatch, Bamboo, Active MQ, PostMan, GitLab, Etc... Show less

Software Engineer

• Dec 2021 - Feb 2022

Full-Stack Software Engineer

• Oct 2021 - Nov 2021

Company:Caut!on Tech, LLCFreeGo – FreeGo is a mobile application. With this application, users will be able to receive live updates on hazards that are occurring in their area. All hazards are from other people in your area that saw and reported that issue. This way, users can use this application to keep themselves and others safe during their day-to-day activities.Task:-Created a full-stack SPA for a client that not only allows users to feel safe at all times by displaying crimes in their area, but also by giving them updates from other users about any roadwork, accidents, or other barriers near them-FreeGo displays in map and list view hazards submitted by other users as well as crimes from an external API to display up-to-date details about crimes near them-Built the functionality for the user to be able to post a hazard, retrieving all hazards on the dashboard, a hazard management page for the user to edit and delete their own hazards, utilized and integrated third party API to retrieve police-reported incidents.Technologies Used: React.js, Leaflet.js, Express.js, Git, React-Geocode, Passport Authentication, Node.js, Redux, Saga, Rest APIs, PostgreSQL, HTML and CSS, and Bootstrap. Show less

Full Stack Software Engineer Fellowship

• Jun 2021 - Nov 2021

• Prime Digital Academy is an intensive educational program specializing in Full-Stack Engineering.• Hands-on experience creating apps with HTML, CSS, Javascript, JQuery, Node.js, Express, SQL, Postgres, React, Redux, Saga, .NET, and C# • Developed various web-application from the front end to the back end functionality• Worked in an environment that promoted collaboration utilizing Github to share scripts and syntax with other engineersProjects: -FeedBack Full-stack Application-Pizza Parlor Full-stack Application-Giphy Full-Stack API application. -Many other web applications ( Refer to GitHub) Final Project:Meditate With Me – Meditate With Me is Web application. With this application, users will be able to see local meditation events within the database with the crud table. also being able to add, edit, and delete meditation events on the page. Also being able to communicate with other users with a chat room which authenticates user with Google and the chatroom is powered by Firebase. meditate with me is a Full-stack web applications developed with the React Framework. Technologies Used: React.js, Leaflet.js, Express.js, Git, React-Geocode, Passport Authentication, Node.js, Redux, Saga, Rest APIs, PostgreSQL, HTML and CSS, and Bootstrap. Show less

Network Engineer II

• Feb 2020 - Aug 2020

• The primary assignment was getting the ACI Fabric more up-to-date with the production environment. • My role was creating the ISP tickets for how the cabling was to be done in a cut sheet based on directions I received from the P&D (planning and designing) team. • Collapsing the current ACI environment. Adding the new Constructs to match the production environment. From there we planned out dates to execute the changes needed. We started by decommissioning the 7k's which had all the servers, Databases, Firewalls, Etc. • Worked extensively with creating visio diagrams on existing legacy networks and identifying gaps from standards that needed to be resolved. • Commended for quickly resolving complex issues including system crashes, network slowdowns, connectivity problems, security breaches, virus infections and more. • Configured Nexus 5k, Nexus 7k and Arista switches in order to standardize them according to the new regional data center design. • Administer and troubleshoot Cisco ASA firewalls, Load Balancers (F5, A10), Nexus Switches (5k,7k) • Created detailed port matrixes for how switches would be cross connected via multi-mode fiber within the data center. This included specifying which SFP and SFP+ modules and fiber jumper cables were needed • Utilized SNMP and Netflow based probes in PRTG to monitor utilization across various data centers located across the country and created a remediation list of circuits that needed to be re-sized. • Implemented NetScout Ethernet taps and packet brokers to capture data center traffic at F5 load balancers, A10 load balancers and various Data Center switches • Created change control documentation and submitted for approvals including creating detailed MOPs for peer review prior to implementation. Show less

Network Engineer

• Mar 2018 - Feb 2020

• Implemented small to medium sized site tech refreshes where I replaced the legacy WAN routers with newer 4300 series ISRs and Core switches with newer 3850 series Core switches and Access switches. • Implemented access switches which were Layer 2 with a data and voice vlan for each IDF to create a more stable spanning tree environment. • The core switches ran HSRP for redundancy and provided default gateways for all vlans and subnets. • Configured BGP with route-maps and prefix lists to allow the 10.0.0.0/8 network and default route inbound and only send the summary route outbound. • Implemented Nexus 7K VDCs, VPCs to Nexus 5Ks and FEX 2248s in the top of rack for server connectivity. • Redistributed BGP into OSPF along with default-information originate to propagate the BGP routes into OSPF as E2 routes. • Very comfortable with all the standard troubleshooting steps for OSPF, EIGRP and BGP such as sh ip bgp sum, sh ip bgp neigh x advertised-routes, sh ip ospf neigh, doing extended pings to stress test links etc. • Created basic firewall policies on ASA 5525-X firewalls with both CLI and ASDM based on customer requirements. • Updated rule sets on Palo Alto 3Ks based on gathering application requirements from the end customers and added necessary objects and policies. • Added basics VIPs, pools, auto map, http health checks, custom health checks on F5 virtual edition load balancers. • Created basic vSwitching within vCenter and assigned proper vlans to various VMs as needed by customers. Show less

Executive Office Admin

• Sep 2017 - Feb 2018

- Handles all front desk operations for the Office of Student Affairs and Residential life - Partner with student affairs staff to communicate and monitor the School of Dentistry student compliance with the Academic Health Center and Minnesota background study requirements. - Use discretion to independently solve problems and answer questions from students, staff and faculty; refer to the Director and other offices as needed. - Explain complex policies and procedures to a wide range of audiences - Communicate with student leaders and AHC facilities to make room arrangements and ensure student group compliance with University and School policies; refer to the Director as needed. - Independently coordinate student group gift processing and reimbursement. - Serve as the Office of Student Affairs scheduling liaison with the Dean’s Office to schedule student events. Coordinate with the Dean’s Office on event implementation. - Support the Student Support Services Associate and Director in identifying opportunities to improve communications with students. -Establish processes with the office’s Student Support Services Associate to approve job postings in GoldPASS and in support of various student absence approval requirements. - Coordinate with the Alumni Relations Office to support alumni events for students. Show less

Youth Program Director

• Feb 2016 - Sep 2017

■ Directed and Facilitated Core curriculum programs (Leaders Club, Achievers Club, Youth In Government, Y-Start) ■ Managed and developed part-time youth development staff at the Midway Y branch.■ Recruited youth for programing through outreach and recruitment strategies. ■ Managed budget for the Youth Development Department of the Midway Y.■ A member of the leadership team at Midway YMCA. ■ Advocate, mentor, and community leader for youth within Midway area. ■ Built Community partnerships within schools inside the Midway area & within local schools. ■ Developed a culturally competent environment for youth of color within the Midway branch.■ Attended community “Think Tank” for advocacy for youth and also diversity inclusion. ■ Was selected to attend YMCA National Emerging Multicultural leadership Conference in 2017 in Texas. Show less

Community Specialist (Juvenile Justice)

• Feb 2015 - Feb 2016

■ Managed a caseload of 15-20 youth who are on probation through Hennepin County■ Supported youth directly by providing them with resources from housing, career opportunities, and educational advancements.■ Advocated for youth while working with Hennepin County Probation to develop solutions for youth.■ Documented day-to-day functions using Apricot Software.■ Facilitated an employment program that provided internships at the YMCA and partnered organizations.

Youth Support Specialist

• Dec 2014 - Jun 2016

■ Provided mentorship and built relationships with youth attending the shelter. ■ Documented youth’s behaviors and activities throughout day and night. ■ Facilitated Arlington House intake, workshops, group activities, and educational workshops. ■ Worked with social workers and therapists to provide support for individual youth. ■ Conducted office responsibilities and provided administrative support. ■ Provided mentorship and built relationships with youth attending the shelter. ■ Documented youth’s behaviors and activities throughout day and night. ■ Facilitated Arlington House intake, workshops, group activities, and educational workshops. ■ Worked with social workers and therapists to provide support for individual youth. ■ Conducted office responsibilities and provided administrative support.

Team Researcher

• Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

■ Worked on a research team to provide data for Metro Transit and MNDot ■ Interacted with Metropolitan people in fast pace environment ■ Scheduled and coordinated surveying within the metro area. ■ Collected data then enter information into various data collecting tools. (Google spreadsheet, Excel, etc..) ■ Worked on a research team to provide data for Metro Transit and MNDot ■ Interacted with Metropolitan people in fast pace environment ■ Scheduled and coordinated surveying within the metro area. ■ Collected data then enter information into various data collecting tools. (Google spreadsheet, Excel, etc..)

Teacher Assistant

• Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

Provided support to Pre-K class at Bruce Vento Elementary School. Provided support to Pre-K class at Bruce Vento Elementary School.

Behavior Specialist

• Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

Tennis Instructor

• Jun 2008 - Sep 2010