About Me

Software Developer

I'm a nerd living in Saint Paul, MN focused on continuous learning and making the best out of life, while working hard. I work as a Software Engineer at Minnesota Public Radio (American Public Media Group). I'm a curious person who enjoys taking on various projects. I like to print oddities with my 3d printer, make things with wood, take care of my animals (two dogs and four chickens), and scheme my next Dungeons & Dragons adventure.

I'm a natural tinkerer and I love sharing what I discover. I also have three years of experience as an English teacher. I'm interested in web applications, IoT, and clean code.

Certificates and Education

Augsburg College
Graduated 2015

Bachelor of Arts in English

Technical Skills

Technologies I've Worked With:
  • JavaScript
  • Node.js
  • Java
  • Ruby
  • Rails
  • Python
  • React.js
  • MySQL
 
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Spring/Spring Boot
  • AWS
  • Linux
  • VBA
  • HTML/CSS
  • Express.js
  • Git/Github

Projects

Here are some of my projects. Check out my Github for more!

Hmong Cultural Center's Library Catalog

Hmong Cultural Center's Library Catalog

A searchable catalog of the largest collection of Hmong-related theses, dissertations, and journal articles in the United States.

[ Demo | Github]
Immirex

Immirex

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services applications can be worse than filing taxes. Immirex helps lawyers, immigration specialists, and application clerks complete USCIS forms. Immirex doubles as a client management system, allowing users to supervise their clients.

[ Demo | Github]
Ownflix

Ownflix

Think "little Free Library" meets Netflix. Lots of people like to buy movies on DVD and Blue ray, but after a few viewings those same movies just collect dust on the living room bookshelf. Ownflix allows movie owners to connect and share.

[ Demo | Github]

Where I've Worked

Associate Software Engineer

Minnesota Public Radio / American Public Media Group
11/2020 — Present

Participate in the development of new and existing applications that support the general operations at MPR/APM. Work with internal customers and other developers to define requirements to improve company efficiencies. Code, test, and implement software solutions using MPR’s tools and development methodologies. Give and receive thoughtful, productive code reviews. Provide periodic off-hours support as assigned, via a rotation on the software and web developer teams.

Applications Developer

Delkor Systems, Inc.
07/2019 — 11/2020

Design, develop, and implement applications and reports that support business requirements. Follow approved life cycle methodologies, create design documents, and perform program coding and testing. Prepare functional and technical specifications for solutions, enhancements and system implementations. Resolves technical issues through analysis, debugging, research, and investigation.

Applications Developer Intern

Delkor Systems, Inc.
05/2019 — 07/2019

I served as the software development expert in Delkor’s small and highly productive IT department. During my internship, I gathered software requirements and developed lasting solutions that provided immediate value alongside long-term viability. My success working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment was rewarded with a permanent position.

Contact Me

Do you have any questions? Want to work together? Shoot me an email and let's chat!