Google Kubernetes Engine, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, BigQuery
Node.js, JavaScript, React, Vue.js, Rust, HTMX, HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL
Apache, Nginx, HAProxy
Experience
Director - Application Development / Software Engineering Manager
Mirus Research (2007-Present)
Led a team of 10+ engineers, developing new SaaS products and pricing strategies.
Owned full lifecycle of product features and platforms from requirements to maintenance.
Defined technical direction for the team through development, training, mentoring, and encouragement.
Led infrastructure migrations to the cloud and built out Kubernetes on GKE.
Revamped workflows for increased accountability and transparency.
Built a remote-first team, successfully navigating the transition to fully remote work in 2020.
Implemented 1-on-1s, training, and a developer sabbatical program.
Notable achievements include building a domain hosting platform (2018) that increased revenue 3x, and coaching a coworker from Intern to Engineering Manager (2023).
Achievement Timeline
2001: Graduated High School in 3 years.
2004-2007: Managed web server fleets at State Farm.
2005: Pursued a career in enterprise IT after leaving ISU.
2007-2008: Self-taught Python/Django and built core infrastructure systems at Mirus Research.
2009-2013: Converted legacy applications to modern stacks, built high-traffic email systems, and developed a computer vision application.
2015: Increased revenue 3x by transitioning a domain registration app to a SaaS model.
2016: Built a Wireless ISP for personal and community use.
2018-Present: Leadership roles, cloud migrations, remote team building, mentoring, and new product development.
