Professional Summary

Senior Software Engineer and Entrepreneur with 13+ years of experience spanning embedded systems, full-stack web development, and mobile applications. Proven record of on-time delivery in Agile teams, mentoring developers, and thriving in remote-first environments. Specialized in Elixir, Phoenix LiveView, React, and modern web technologies. Founder of BlueSnowDevelopers LLC and Crazy4Apps with successful SaaS and mobile app publications. Strong communicator with cross-functional collaboration expertise and stakeholder-focused mindset.

Professional Experience

Senior Software Engineer
Participate Inc.
2018 – 2025
Contributing to full-stack development and architectural improvements in a remote-first environment.
  • Collaborated on full-stack migration from Rails/React to Elixir/Phoenix LiveView, enhancing real-time capabilities and system performance
  • Developed comprehensive digital badging and credentialing system with automated awards, mentor review workflows, and stackable credential pathways for learning management platform
  • Built responsive, accessible UIs using Tailwind CSS and integrated advanced text editors (ProseMirror, Slate)
  • Architected PostgreSQL database solutions and implemented GraphQL APIs for efficient data access
  • Automated business workflows using Zapier integrations for seamless data synchronization
  • Implemented Oban for reliable background job processing and system orchestration
  • Delivered features consistently in Agile sprints, maintaining 100% commitment success rate
  • Mentored junior developers and facilitated cross-functional team collaboration
Founder & Lead Engineer
BlueSnowDevelopers LLC
2021 – Present
Founded and operated a freelance consultancy delivering enterprise B2B SaaS solutions, with flagship product King of Spades demonstrating full-stack Elixir expertise.
  • Architected and developed King of Spades (kingofspades.net), a large-scale Elixir/Phoenix B2B SaaS platform
  • Engineered complex state management system for multi-round progressive raffles with real-time card deck visualization and dynamic prize pool calculations
  • Implemented comprehensive user authentication and role-based access control systems
  • Integrated enterprise services: Stripe payments, Mailgun email, Twilio communications
  • Deployed AWS S3 storage solutions with optimized PostgreSQL database architecture
  • Managed complete product lifecycle from ideation to deployment readiness
Software/Firmware Engineer
Rockwell Automation
2013 – 2018
Subject Matter Expert for embedded systems and FPGA development, leading firmware solutions for industrial automation systems.
  • Served as SME for Nios II firmware development and FPGA solutions using Quartus and MATLAB
  • Developed system validation models with MATLAB/Simulink for critical industrial applications
  • Collaborated effectively with distributed U.S. and international engineering teams
  • Authored comprehensive requirements, design specifications, and test documentation
  • Mentored junior engineers, enhancing team project delivery capabilities
Founder / Independent Developer
Crazy4Apps.com
2013 – 2020
Entrepreneurial venture developing and publishing innovative mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms, managing complete product lifecycle.
  • Published several successful applications to App Store and Google Play Store
  • Managed complete app lifecycle: requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and marketing
  • Developed apps using diverse technology stacks: Firebase, Java, Swift, React Native
  • Handled comprehensive UI/UX design, market positioning, and customer engagement strategies
Component Engineering Intern
Rockwell Automation
2012 – 2013
Engineering internship focused on component validation, database management, and automation tool development.
  • Validated high-risk components for Material Risk Index (MRI), managing databases and coordinating with suppliers
  • Developed Excel VBA macros to enhance data visibility across MRI spreadsheets with automated reporting
  • Created VBA-based cost analysis software with user interface for ASIC cost estimation using pin count and die size
  • Implemented MATLAB functions for CRI algorithm development, integrating database operations and scoring systems