Experience

Roles, impact, and the kind of problems I like working on.

Software Engineer

Compass — Platform / Notifications

Current
  • Work on platform systems that power notifications and customer communications across Compass.
  • Focus on email deliverability, reliability, and the operational health of communication workflows.
  • Partner across engineering teams to improve shared infrastructure and the experience of teams building on it.

Solutions Engineer

Appian — Cloud / DevOps / Production Support

Previous role
  • Resolved 500+ high-impact production incidents across AWS, Kubernetes, networking, and backend services.
  • Built internal automation and tooling to reduce manual operational overhead and improve cross-region handoffs.
  • Designed Grafana dashboards and OpenSearch log pipelines, improving debugging speed and system visibility.
  • Worked closely with infrastructure and product engineering teams to diagnose root causes and prevent regressions.
  • Regularly operated in high-pressure environments, prioritizing reliability, clarity, and ownership.

Software Development Engineer Intern

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

May 2023 — Aug 2023
  • Developed a CloudTrail visualization widget used by over 1M AWS customers to audit and explore account activity.
  • Built backend services using AWS Lambda, AppSync, DynamoDB, and S3.
  • Collaborated with senior engineers to design scalable APIs and production-ready infrastructure.
  • Focused on performance, security, and clear developer experience in customer-facing tooling.

Projects & Independent Work

Personal / learning-driven

Ongoing
  • Building full-stack applications with Next.js, TypeScript, and AWS backends.
  • Exploring clean architecture, system design fundamentals, and production-grade patterns.
  • Emphasizing UI polish, motion, and calm user experience alongside solid backend foundations.