Publikwerker

Software Engineer

Publikwerks, LLC•  January 2017 - Present

Full-Stack developer of websites and apps geared toward visual and performing artists. Generalist creative producer of web, words, videos, and images on-demand and by request. Produces custom work by commission, runs an online store, and writes a modest blog.

Software Development Engineer Intern

Amazon•  May 2022 - August 2022

Developed an algorithm for Kinesis Data Streams to monitor the data stream loads between cells that determines which accounts to migrate in order to provide a balanced load across multiple cells in a region. This resulted in a smaller blast radius across cells and fewer Loss of Service Events.

Lead Designer / Product Manager

Darling Press & Stationers•  December 2009 - April 2018

Founded and grew a letterpress printshop from a garage operation into a storefront with over 3,000 clients across 4 continents. The consistent excellence in work quality and timely delivery led to landing production jobs with Nike, Inc. Designed and populated several WordPress and Squarespace web- sites and 7 online shops. Amazon, Etsy, BuyOlympia, Shopify, and other smaller stores in total had 20,000 users using those online sites with $100,000+ in online sales Designed and produced unique product catalogs for 200+ seasonal products on a semi-annual basis complete with product descriptions, documentation, and photo editing. Furthered business visibility and community outreach by coordinating art galleries and hundreds of weekly life drawing sessions, rotating dozens of talented artists to ensure quality art based on diverse, and interesting interpretations of the material.

Thinkful

Software Engineering, Certificate•  November 2018 - May 2019

Created and deployed mobile-first applications while learning new languages and frameworks by collaborating several hours every week with a senior web developer. Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions. Used schematic diagrams and wireframes to plan work. Learned industry best practices and practical software development standards with a focus on HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, React-Redux, as well as algorithms and data structures.

Pacific Northwest College of Art

fine art, BFA•  April 2004 - May 2008

Majored in Painting/Drawing. Awarded the Thesis Writing Award.