Full Stack Developer

About Me

(805) 558-2863

I’m a full-stack software engineer with over 20 years of experience designing, building, and deploying production-grade applications. I thrive on taking complex problems from concept to live product—defining architecture, selecting the right technologies, writing clean code, and delivering reliable, user-focused solutions.

Most recently, I designed and built KeenReads.app from the ground up: a cross-platform platform application connecting authors with beta readers. The project includes:

  • Flutter (Dart) frontend for web and mobile
  • Node.js RESTful API backend
  • MongoDB Atlas for flexible document storage
  • AWS S3 for secure file handling (manuscripts, feedback documents)
  • End-to-end system architecture, authentication, file processing, and payment integration pathways

I leveraged Claude (Opus / Sonnet models) extensively during development to accelerate architectural decisions, code generation, and debugging—demonstrating strong ability to combine AI tooling with deep engineering judgment.

Previously, I spent many years mastering the full LAMP/LEMP stack, building and scaling high-traffic WordPress + WooCommerce sites, creating custom plugins, integrating complex third-party APIs (Stripe, payment gateways, CRMs), and managing cloud infrastructure (Azure, Kinsta, AWS). That foundation gave me a rock-solid understanding of performance, security, scalability, and production operations.

Today I focus on modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems, cross-platform development (Flutter), cloud-native architecture, NoSQL + relational databases, and building applications that are maintainable, testable, and ready to grow.

I’m seeking mid-to-senior full-stack engineering roles, remote or hybrid, where I can contribute significant architectural and implementation impact. My ideal environment values clean code, pragmatic problem-solving, and engineers who own outcomes end-to-end.

Open to opportunities in: • Full-stack development (Node.js / TypeScript / Flutter) • Backend API & microservices architecture • Cross-platform mobile/web applications • Cloud-first projects (AWS, GCP, Azure) • Teams that integrate AI tooling into the development process

Let’s build something valuable together.

Work Experience

Sep 2025 – Jan 2026

Founder & Sole Developer – Personal Project / Product Launch

● Designed architecture, built, and launched a cross-platform front end web app connecting authors with
beta readers for manuscript feedback, collaboration, and rewards in approximately 5 months
solo—leveraging strong problem solving skills and Computer Science principles for efficient data flow and
user experience.
● Flutter Dart front end for responsive web and mobile experiences.
● Back end Node.js with secure RESTful API, authentication, and business logic.
● MongoDB Atlas for scalable document storage users, manuscripts, feedback.
● AWS S3 for secure file handling manuscripts, reader documents.
● Leveraged Claude AI extensively to accelerate decisions, prototyping, code generation, and optimization.

2024 - Present

Founder and Lead Developer

Iter Dev LLC - MO (Hybrid)

● Delivered full-stack consulting: custom API development back end, scalable web design solutions, modern
integrations, and cloud architecture for client projects.
● Specialized in pragmatic engineering, AI tooling integration, and driving product/business outcomes with
excellent organizational skills.

2016 - 2025

Development Operations and Full Stack Engineer

Nzymes.com (Biopet Inc.) - NV (Remote)

● Engineered full e-commerce platform front end website and back end PHP/JavaScript/Node elements,
REST APIs, MySQL.
● Built custom WooCommerce–FileMaker sync, barcode verification systems, automated workflows reduced
manual errors via applied problem solving skills.
● Managed LAMP/LEMP/NGINX stacks on Ubuntu, Azure, Kinsta, AWS—ensured high
availability/performance/security for high-traffic websites ~$100K/month.
● Implemented Google Analytics, Tag Manager, Ads; earned Google Search Ads certification 2025 for data-driven optimizations.
● Built and optimized dedicated Amazon sales channel from scratch with keyword optimization, Amazon Ads, and custom links, generating ~$50K/month.

1990-2016

IT Systems & Software Consultant / Engineer

Various Roles & Companies – California (including TechBliss Inc., NetAssurance, Jolie Quest Hotels, AuthorityIT, Amgen, DataDirect Networks, and others)

  • Built/supported enterprise IT infrastructure: servers Windows/Linux, networks, data migrations, multi-site setups, custom applications—applying core Computer Science concepts to scalable systems.
  • Developed solutions in C++, SQL, HTML/PHP, scripting for automation and troubleshooting.
  • Led projects in hardware/software integration, cloud transitions, security, and technical support—building foundational expertise in performance, scalability, and project ownership.

Skills & Expertise

Core Full-Stack Development

Full-Stack Architecture & End-to-End Ownership

Frontend: Flutter (Dart), JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Responsive Design

Backend: Node.js, Express.js (or similar frameworks), RESTful API Design & Integration

Databases & Data

MongoDB (Atlas) – NoSQL/Document-Based

Relational: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB

Database Design, Schema Optimization, Query Performance

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS (S3, EC2 basics, secure file storage)

Cloud-Native Architecture & Deployment

Azure, Kinsta, Render, Firebase

Development Practices & Tools

AI-Assisted Development (Claude Opus/Sonnet for architecture, code gen, optimization)

Git Version Control

Agile/Iterative Development

Performance Tuning, Security Best Practices, Scalable Systems Design

Frontend & Mobile

Cross-Platform Web & Mobile (Flutter focus)

React & JavaScript Ecosystems (prior proficiency)

Legacy & Complementary

PHP & LAMP/LEMP Stacks

WordPress / WooCommerce (Custom Plugins, Themes, API Extensions)

E-Commerce Integrations (Stripe, Payment Gateways, Amazon FBA/FBM)

Google Analytics, SEO, Advertising (Google Ads Certified)

Phone

Grandview, MO