Curriculum Vitae

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Product minded Software Engineer with expertise in systems integration and modern web technologies. Experience spanning low-level protocol handling and hardware communication to cloud infrastructure and React applications.

Technical Skills

LanguagesTypeScript, JavaScript, C/C++, Python
FrontendReact, TailwindCSS, HTML/CSS
BackendNode.js, REST APIs, WebSockets, TCP Sockets, NAPI
DatabasesMongoDB, SQL
Cloud & DevOpsDocker, GCP, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Nginx, Gitlab CI
ProtocolsMQTT, TCP/IP, Binary Protocols, Mosquitto Broker
ToolsGit, Linux/Unix, Wireshark, CMake
SecurityOAuth2, JWT, 2FA/MFA, SSO, SCIM

Experience & Education

Dec 2025 – Present

Software Engineer

Spacehead Labs, LLC

Contracted by Aloboi (2.3M monthly Spotify listeners) to develop AloBend Synth, a Just Intonation wavetable synthesizer VST plugin using C++ and the JUCE framework.

  • Defined the product MVP, mapped a go-to-market roadmap, and coordinated a public commercial release on Gumroad targeting macOS and Windows.
  • Led sprint planning, requirements gathering with the artist client, and task delegation with a junior developer across the full project lifecycle.
  • Configured CMake build system and GitLab CI pipeline with code signing and notarization for distribution-ready macOS/Windows releases.
  • Designed and engineered custom JUCE GUI with real-time visualizations
  • Developed DSP features including anti-aliasing interpolation, oversampling for audio quality, and real-time parameter automation.
Aug 2022 – June 2025

Software Engineer

The Drone Racing League

Built end-to-end features for autonomous drone racing systems spanning firmware communication, backend microservices, and React frontends, deployed at live international events.

  • Extended the RaceStack API with an MQTT pub/sub layer, enabling external broadcast partners to stream race data supporting live coverage that reached 320M+ households.
  • Developed native C++ NAPI addon to bridge firmware communication (C) with Node.js backend and React frontend, enabling type-safe data flow across the entire stack.
  • Coordinated with firmware engineers to roll out communication protocol updates across a fleet of 600+ drones, designing and executing an extensive validation and staged deployment plan to ensure zero race-day failures.
  • Reduced venue deployment times by 20% through Docker containerization and CI/CD optimization. (GitHub Actions, GCP)
  • Built cloud data warehouse in partnership with Google Cloud, aggregating telemetry from the DRL simulator and live racing systems into BigQuery and MongoDB for analytics and post-event review.
  • Integrated high-speed line scan camera with the Timing & Scoring application via TCP sockets and WebSockets, achieving millisecond-precision crossing detection for racing drones exceeding 90mph.
  • Rebuilt drone Fleet Management UI in React with telemetry streaming, command controls, and safety interlocks for live race operations.
  • Administered Linux systems across cloud and on-premises infrastructure, maintaining event-critical production environments for live international race events attended by 10,000+ fans.
Aug 2021 – Aug 2022

IT Systems Engineer

The Drone Racing League

Sole IT owner for a fast-growing sports-tech startup; managed all infrastructure, security, procurement, while beginning to contribute to software engineering.

  • Independently managed budget planning, project management, and execution for all IT infrastructure projects across the company
  • Optimized SaaS, cloud, and on-premise IT resources, eliminating redundancies and reducing annual costs by $24,000 without impacting productivity or causing downtime
  • Achieved zero-touch device deployment and streamlined onboarding for previously unmanaged company assets by implementing MDM, Single Sign-On (SSO), and automated SCIM provisioning — SSO, SCIM, MDM
  • Established company-wide cybersecurity policies in collaboration with legal counsel; delivered security training materials and enforced two-factor authentication (2FA) across all systems
  • Developed and documented disaster recovery and business continuity plans for all critical systems
  • Cataloged and documented 200+ IT assets; established monitoring and alerting systems for enhanced infrastructure visibility
  • Refactored office networking topology, improved security posture, and eliminated single points of failure
  • Assisted in large-scale onsite event deployments at sports stadiums, managing asset deployment for full-venue race operations
  • Managed cloud and on-premise network security and access controls — RouterOS, GCP
Fall 2018 – Spring 2021

B.B.A. in Cybersecurity

Western Connecticut State University — Danbury, CT

GPA: 3.65 | Cum Laude

  • Coursework: Network Security & Defense; Information Systems Security; Information Systems Hardware; Penetration Testing; Fundamentals of Data Communication; Database Applications; Digital Forensics Software; Operations Management; Business Statistics
  • Cyber Skyline Hackathon — 4th Place (UConn): Competed against 50+ teams solving OSINT, Cryptography, Password Cracking, Log Analysis, Network Traffic Analysis, Web Application Exploitation, and Software Security challenges
  • Global Collaboration Certificate (X-Culture): Collaborated in a multinational team with members from 5 countries to produce a business strategy for a tourism company in South America
Fall 2015 – Spring 2018

Computer Science — Undergraduate Coursework (Transferred)

University of Connecticut — Stamford, CT

GPA: 3.007

  • Coursework: Object Oriented Design and Programming; Data Structures and Object-Oriented Design; Digital Logic Design; Calculus I; Calculus II; Differential Equations
  • Audio/Visual Club — Led Music Production Workshops for classrooms of 50+ students; prepared presentations, interactive activities, and configured A/V equipment

Extended History

July 2020 – Aug 2021

IT Technician

Bethel Public Schools

IT support and infrastructure automation for a K-12 school district managing 1,000+ devices across 5 schools.

  • Developed a frontend database manipulation tool with automation scripts that reduced machine enrollment time by 75% across 1,000+ new devices — Python, Arduino, C, Selenium, JavaScript, PowerShell
  • Led deployment of new education technology equipment and created detailed technical documentation for colleagues
  • Assisted in system administration and networking tasks including configuring servers, managed switches, and wireless access points
  • Monitored and responded to helpdesk tickets for 200+ staff members across 5 schools
  • IT asset management and administration for 1,000+ devices — Jamf, Google Admin, Cisco Meraki
2020

Event Coordinator / AV Producer

Fun Fun Fund Fest

Volunteer coordinator for an online music charity livestream benefiting conservation causes.

  • Provided stable audio stream and live visual content for online viewers during broadcast events
  • Produced promotional content including posters and video assets — Adobe Creative Suite
  • Coordinated with charities and configured direct payment integrations for viewer donations on Twitch
  • Raised over $1,100 for WWF Australia in 2020
Jan 2019 – Feb 2020

AV Technician

Vivid Events

Part-time A/V production role at a professional events company serving corporate and private clients.

  • Physical setup, configuration, and operation of lighting fixtures, video screens, projectors, and control devices at live events
  • Configured and operated DMX networks for synchronized lighting and audio/visual control across complex venue environments
  • Managed room planning, logistics, and time-sensitive setup at diverse and unique event venues
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