As a senior engineer on the Core Systems team, I lead efforts to modernize critical backend systems that process large-scale enrollment and CRM data. I drive architectural decisions, lead cross-team initiatives, and improve performance and maintainability using modern cloud infrastructure.

• Architect and maintain a high-volume data ingestion platform processing 100K+ records biweekly as part of large-scale Salesforce org migrations

• Refactor legacy Python-based systems, reducing tech debt remediation time by 60% and improving fault tolerance through Datadog alerts, retries, and Kubernetes autoscaling

• Design and launch an AWS Lambda-based microservice to decouple lead-sharing logic, increasing clarity between engineering and data science teams and reducing production bugs

• Partner with Percona consultants to optimize SQL schema performance and reduce read latency for complex multi-org queries

• Develop and maintain Buildkite pipelines for 20+ Kubernetes services supporting high-volume asynchronous processing

• Create real-time dashboards in Datadog for monitoring record flow and system health during cross-team Salesforce data migrations

Focused on performance, system stability, and cross-functional collaboration to support critical data infrastructure and backend services tied to student enrollment and lead handling.

• Reduced system error rates by 90% and increased data throughput by 20x using AWS SQS, SNS, and retry mechanisms

• Led backend implementation of OneLogin authentication integration for internal tools supporting enrollment workflows

• Served as SME for data ingestion related to university lead intake, ensuring correctness across multiple internal and external systems

• Developed and tested cross-service Salesforce syncs, improving stability during critical intake periods

• Designed and ran interviews for senior IC hiring and helped onboard new engineers with a focus on backend reliability

Gained hands-on experience with CI/CD, asynchronous task management, and service ownership. Contributed to both development and infrastructure improvements on the Core Systems team.

• Managed Kubernetes deployments and CI/CD pipelines using Buildkite, leading to smoother release cycles and fewer regressions

• Automated AWS SQS dead-letter queue retries with custom scripts, reducing manual intervention and increasing data integrity

• Rewrote and stabilized core data pipelines handling lead and enrollment data, improving resilience and reducing failure rates

• Maintained multiple Celery async workers responsible for Salesforce data syncing and field validation across orgs

• Independently shipped production features and fixes early in tenure, contributing across Python, SQL, and bash-based tooling

As a Software Engineering Coach at Flatiron School, I mentored and instructed a cohort of 50 students in software development fundamentals, focusing on Ruby on Rails and JavaScript with React. My responsibilities included:

• Conducting code reviews and providing consistent feedback, which enhanced student understanding and performance.

• Collaborating with lead instructors to develop and refine lesson plans and lab exercises, leading to improved educational outcomes.

• Facilitating a supportive learning environment that encouraged student engagement and success.

As the Administrative Coordinator at ECAN, I managed front-desk operations, serving as the primary point of contact for in-person visitors and telephone inquiries. My responsibilities included:

• Overseeing the receptionist area to ensure a welcoming environment for all stakeholders.

• Tracking orders and managing the organization's bank account and calendar to maintain operational efficiency.

• Organizing and maintaining mailing lists to support outreach and communication efforts.

• Utilizing Salsa CRM to interact with donors through phone calls, emails, and written correspondence, ensuring accurate record-keeping and donor engagement.

• Maintaining the organization's website and social media accounts, including content design and development, to enhance online presence.

• Assisting with the planning and execution of fundraising events, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.