I'm a Washington-based software engineer who specializes in game development with a passion for performance. I'm currently an engineer at Zendesk focusing on creating simplified experiences.
I'm a passionate game developer based in the Pacific Northwest (WA) with a background in software engineering. From an early age, I immersed myself in the world of software development, even creating private servers for my favorite games. Gaming has always been my passion, and I've nurtured a deep fascination for the industry.
After pursuing a biology degree at Cal Poly, I realized that game development was my true calling. In 2014, I ventured into web development and computer science, acquiring skills through self-guided learning and professional experiences. I furthered my education by obtaining a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, while simultaneously working as a full-time software engineer.
Alongside my professional career, I explored game development as a hobby. Over the years, I dabbled in various aspects like drawing, 3D modeling, and animation, continuously learning and expanding my skill set. I'm drawn to the theory of game design and seek inspiration from books like "The Art of Game Design" and "Level Up."
- Unreal Engine 5
- ReactJS
- Godot
- Ruby
- C++
- Git
- Typescript
- Kubernetes
- GraphQL
- DataDog
- Zendesk
- Etna Interactive
- Payality
- University Of Illinois, Springfield
- California Polytechnic University, SLO
- Developed and maintained a high-performance Ruby microservice that efficiently processed millions of Kafka events per hour.
- Successfully managed and optimized a large-scale database, handling millions of entries to ensure data integrity and system performance.
- Utilized Kubernetes to proactively monitor and manage clusters in real-time, effectively anticipating and resolving issues during critical incidents.
- Led the transition from a REST service to leveraging GraphQL, resulting in a significant reduction in CPU cycles and improved overall performance.
- Took ownership of seamless migrations from Ember to React for multiple front-end features, enhancing user experience and code maintainability.