Lead. Build. Ship.
I build intelligent systems—combining AI, scalable backend architecture, and creative engineering to turn ideas into real software.
A bit about who I am
> Software Engineer in Minneapolis with an M.S. in Computer Science and 5+ years of engineering experience, I specialize in designing and delivering full-stack solutions across complex, cross-disciplinary systems.
> My expertise spans building scalable APIs with Python, cloud native applications, machine learning, end-to-end data pipelines, and AI-driven solutions.
Backend
Python, FastAPI, Node.js
Cloud
Azure, GCP, Docker
ML/AI
PyTorch, scikit-learn
Frontend
React, Next.js, TypeScript
Work Experience
From startups to big tech — building impactful systems at every scale.
Software Engineer
CommandLink
Architected backend services and integration pipelines utilizing FastAPI, Azure, and LLMs.
- Architected and implemented backend for a Knowledge Base with AI-driven semantic search via FastAPI and Azure Cosmos DB
- Designed a categorization/taxonomy system reducing search time by over 50%
- Reduced request latency by up to 90% by implementing caching and optimizing data models
- Built a FastAPI-based AI microservice providing chat, JSON parsing, transcription, and sentiment analysis
- Developed an integration service connecting to ServiceNow and Jira, cutting ticket maintenance by 50%
- Lead software team of 6 engineers through the full software development lifecycle for 5 simultaneous projects
Mechanical Engineer II
Rivian
Designed production parts for Rivian's commercial vehicle platform.
- Designed over 40 production parts using CATIA V6
- Identified opportunities for cost reduction, realizing over $3 of savings per vehicle with an additional $30 expected
Data Scientist
Rivian
Developed an internal analytics dashboard.
- Developed a mass analytics dashboard analyzing 8M+ data points across five KPIs
- Visualized performance vs. targets and flagged anomalies to inform decision-making
Crash Safety CAE & CAD Engineer
Rivian
Lead simulation work.
- Lead simulation work for the FMVSS 214s test case
Mechanisms Design Engineer
Rivian
Engineered prototype components.
- Engineered prototype door handle optimized for cost, performance, and simplified sensing
Crash Test Engineer
Rivian
Lead crash test operations.
- Managed 19 full vehicle crash tests across 10+ test modes, supporting IIHS Top Safety Pick certification.
Controls Engineer
Rivian
Developed tracking systems for assembly lines.
- Developed PLC/SQL/Python system tracking 100+ assembly stations
- Detected assembly faults and reduced vehicle downtime
Mechanical Engineer
Rivian
Design and release engineer for production parts.
- Owned design of 30 interior parts for Rivian's commercial vehicle platform using CATIA V6
Academic Background
A strong foundation in theory and practice from top-tier institutions.
Masters of Science Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology
Specialization in AI & ML
GPA: 3.40
Honors Bachelors of Science Mechanical Engineering
Marquette University
Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 3.66
- Dean's List (4x)
- Cum Laude
Let's Connect
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