About Me

Engineering leader with 9+ years of experience building and scaling software products, including 5+ years managing high-performing teams. Proven record of hiring, mentoring, and driving delivery in healthcare, logistics, and SaaS. Known for people-first leadership, aligning business goals with engineering outcomes, and fostering collaborative, growth-oriented cultures.

Currently serving as Engineering Manager at Orion THS, a healthcare communications and analytics platform, overseeing architecture, delivery, and execution across frontend and backend systems. Founder & Engineering Architect of Omelette.pro, a live job marketplace platform demonstrating full-stack expertise and product vision.

My approach combines Agile/Scrum methodology with a deep understanding of modern development practices, from microservices architecture to cloud infrastructure optimization. I maintain hands-on involvement through system design, architectural decisions, and code review to ensure scalable, reliable solutions.

Core Strengths

  • Team Building & Mentorship
  • Full-Stack Development & Architecture
  • Cloud & DevOps (AWS, DigitalOcean)
  • Product Vision & Entrepreneurial Execution

Experience

Orion THS

Engineering Manager

Remote

  • Manage and lead engineering efforts for a healthcare communications and analytics platform
  • Oversee architecture, delivery, and execution across frontend and backend systems
  • Own sprint planning, technical direction, and delivery outcomes while mentoring a cross-functional engineering team
  • Maintain hands-on involvement through system design, architectural decisions, and code review
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Support, and Operations to translate complex healthcare workflows into maintainable software
Healthcare PlatformFull StackSystem DesignAgile/Scrum

Omelette.pro

Founder & Engineering Architect

San Antonio, TX

  • Founded and evolved Omelette from a 2019 concept into a fully deployed SaaS platform for hospitality professionals
  • Architected end-to-end using Java Spring Boot microservices, React frontend, Dockerized deployments, and DigitalOcean infrastructure
  • Designed Stripe-powered hybrid billing (subscription + pay-per-post) for flexible monetization
  • Delivered map-based job search with geolocation masking, social media vetting, and robust verification workflows
  • Solved complex mobile-first challenges including cross-device file uploads, image rendering, and video playback for iOS and Android
JavaSpring BootReactDockerDigitalOceanStripeCI/CD

CaptureRx

Software Development Manager / Lead Software Developer

San Antonio, TX

  • Manage a 10-person development team, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and performance reviews
  • Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies and align technical deliverables with business goals
  • Spearheaded development of customer-facing Sisu application and admin dashboard
  • Maintain 60% hands-on contribution in Java microservices, Angular, AWS, Redshift, and Spark
  • Improved delivery timelines by 20% through cross-functional collaboration
  • Promoted from Lead Developer to Manager within one year
JavaAngularAWSRedshiftSparkMicroservices

Blue Duck Express

Lead Software Developer

San Antonio, TX

  • Directed team rebuilding backend infrastructure and mobile app for large-scale scooter operations
  • Improved application scalability by 30% through AWS infrastructure optimization
  • Partnered with IoT teams in Shenzhen, China for hardware-software integration
Node.jsReactAWSMicroservicesIoT

Appddiction Studio

Web/Software Developer Contractor

San Antonio, TX

  • Designed and deployed corporate tools and websites on AWS
  • Served as lead developer for internal projects in Agile government contracting environment
  • Reduced internal workflow bottlenecks by 15%
Full StackAWSAgile

Featured Projects

Omelette.pro

SaaS Platform

Founder Project

Fully deployed SaaS platform for hospitality professionals to showcase digital portfolios and connect with employers. Features Stripe hybrid billing, map-based job search with geolocation masking, social media vetting, and robust verification workflows.

Impact: End-to-end product ownership from ideation to live platform

JavaSpring BootReactDockerDigitalOceanStripeLeaflet/OSMCI/CD

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Orion THS Platform

Healthcare Platform

Orion THS

Healthcare communications and analytics platform. Leading architecture, delivery, and execution across frontend and backend systems, translating complex healthcare workflows into maintainable, high-quality software.

Impact: Scalable healthcare platform serving providers and operations teams

Full StackSystem DesignHealthcareAgile/Scrum

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Sisu Application

Enterprise Application

CaptureRx

Customer-facing application and admin dashboard that improved user engagement and reduced support requests. Built with enterprise-scale architecture and modern cloud infrastructure.

Impact: Reduced support requests, improved user engagement

JavaAngularAWSRedshiftSparkMicroservices

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Blue Duck Express Platform

Mobile & Backend Platform

Blue Duck Express

Complete rebuild of backend infrastructure and mobile application for large-scale scooter operations. Integrated IoT hardware with cloud services for real-time fleet management.

Impact: 30% improvement in application scalability

Node.jsReact NativeAWSMicroservicesIoT

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Skills & Expertise

Languages

  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • C#
  • DotNet
  • Python
  • PHP
  • C
  • Ruby
  • Go
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • SQL

Frontend

  • React
  • Angular
  • Next.js
  • Flutter
  • Expo
  • React Native
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Bootstrap
  • Framer Motion

Backend

  • Spring Boot
  • Hibernate
  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • Microservices
  • REST APIs
  • GraphQL
  • Nginx
  • Kafka

Cloud & DevOps

  • AWS
  • Azure
  • DigitalOcean
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Jenkins
  • CI/CD
  • Terraform
  • GitHub Actions
  • Maven
  • NPM

Data & Databases

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • Redis
  • Redshift
  • Spark
  • Elasticsearch
  • Data Modeling
  • OOP
  • TDD

Leadership & Product

  • Agile/Scrum
  • Team Building
  • Mentorship
  • Strategic Planning
  • Product Vision
  • Roadmapping
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • SDLC Oversight
  • Performance Optimization

Additional Expertise

Methodologies: OOP, MVC, TDD, SDLC Oversight
Management: Product Roadmapping, Performance Optimization, Quality Assurance Collaboration

Get In Touch

I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, collaborations, or just connecting with fellow developers. Let's build something great together!

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Location: San Antonio, TX

Phone: (703) 517-1622

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