Work Experience

Software Engineer

Ippon Technologies - Washington, DC (September 2016 - Present)
As a software engineer at IPPON, I am responsible for the design and development of various software solutions for our clients. I specialize in the use of data-centric tools such as Apache Spark, Kafka, Cassandra, and Amazon Web Services. The growing need for big data expertise demands that I develop adaptable environments and robust applications to provide clients with the valuable solutions to handle their data analytic requirements.
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Data Engineer, Intern

LexisNexis Special Services Inc. - Dayton, OH  (December 2015 - April 2016)
While at LexisNexis Special Services Inc. I work with two primary technologies. Firstly, I provide administrative support for clients using Amazon Web Services in an effort to make collaboration among multiple entities as fluid and seamless as possible. Secondly, I assist in the development of big data solutions using the LexisNexis platform known as HPCC. This often means going through the ETL process to generate the most useful analytics from a given set of data. These two technologies are designed to be used independently or in conjunction with one another depending on the needs of the client.
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Engineering Intern

Roy Jorgensen Associates. Inc - Dayton, OH  (August 2014 - December 2015)
Engineering intern responsible for providing technical support on various company contracts.  Assisted with data entry for asset inspection information, and the digitalization of outdated QC/QA forms.  Served in an advisory role to the ongoing development of proprietary software designed to manage company work orders ongoing highway and facility maintenance contracts.
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Contracting Specialist

United States Air Force - WPAFB  (July 2010 - July 2014)
Enterprise level multi-functional team member, provided support and assistance on contractual and military matters encountered across the Air Force enterprise.  Leveraged resources on Air Force wide strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce variation save money and improve efficiencies.  Main responsibilities include contract development, management and administration for active Air Force contracts in addition to providing market research, spend, and cost analysis for future strategic sourcing initiatives.
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Education

B.S. in Computer Science & Computer Engineering (Dual Major)

Wright State University

Skills

  • Java
  • Ethereum
  • Blockchain
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Agile Development
  • Apache Spark
  • JHipster
  • Linux
  • ​HTML5
  • CSS