About Me
Director of Technology and hands-on Senior Software Engineer with 10+
years of experience building internal platforms for logistics and
operations-driven teams. I focus on reliable backend systems,
integrations, and tooling that make day-to-day work faster and more
dependable.
Core Focus
- Backend systems, APIs, and data integrations
- Operational tooling and internal platforms
- Frontend UI/UX and user-centered interfaces
- Cloud infrastructure, automation, and reliability
Core Skills
- Python (Django), PHP (Laravel), Node.js, REST APIs
- Vue, Ionic (Angular), JavaScript, HTML, CSS
- PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, indexing, audit logging
- AWS, Docker, Linux, Nginx, GitHub Actions
My Experience
RowsOne | Software Developer, Special Projects | May 2026 - Present
Partner directly with the CTO on strategic special projects spanning architecture, product direction, and emerging technology. Selected to establish and lead a new mobile development team, owning technical direction and delivery.
Eastern Drayage | Director of Technology / Senior Software Engineer | May 2022 - May 2026
Owned internal platforms across backend services, integrations, customer and driver applications, and yard operations. Led EDI integration with Stedi (204/990/214), built a Laravel 12 / Vue operations portal with driver payroll and AI-powered document review, delivered Vue customer and yard apps and an Ionic/Capacitor driver app, built a Django services API with an SMS chatbot and POD OCR, shipped a real-time driver check-in system, and ran multi-cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, Digital Ocean, and Laravel Forge with automated CI/CD and emergency backup systems.
Hertz Furniture | Full Stack Developer | Oct 2017 - May 2022
Developed and maintained internal web applications and APIs supporting operations and sales. Built single-page applications and backend services, worked on automation and scripting, improved UI/UX, and supported mobile development and internal tooling.
HY Enterprises | Full Stack Developer | Feb 2016 - Oct 2017
Built marketing and e-commerce websites using PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, and WordPress. Delivered multiple client-facing properties, managed VPS environments with LAMP stacks, and handled basic IT support including hardware and software troubleshooting.
Sequoia Development Group | IT & Web Developer | 2013 - 2015
Oversaw a new office setup including computers, printers, networking, and PBX systems. Developed internal tools and company websites and handled IT operations including servers, networking, and user support.
BRH Medical South Africa | Technology Consultant | Apr 2013 - Aug 2013
Helped establish the South African branch of a biomedical company. Built multiple websites, supported marketing initiatives, and assisted with technical planning and third-party partnerships.
JCN Network (DBA Old Junk Car) | IT & Web Developer | 2011 - 2013
Developed WordPress-based websites and internal tools, maintained on-prem Windows servers and office networks, and provided hardware repair and ongoing IT support.