Hello, my name is Jesse.

I'm a Software Engineer

Summary

Backend-focused full-stack engineer specializing in reliability, maintainability, and scalable systems. I champion clean code and engineering practices that enable long-term stability without slowing teams down. Experienced in API design, asynchronous processing, and infrastructure automation, with proven ability to deliver frontend solutions when projects demand full-stack versatility. After all, someone’s got to keep the servers happy and the daemons dancing.

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Frontend / UI

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • SASS
  • Tailwind
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Vue
  • React
  • Angular
  • State Management (Redux, Pinia, RxJS)
  • Jest
  • Vitest
  • Selenium
  • Puppeteer

Backend / Languages

  • Python
  • Go
  • Rust
  • Node.js
  • PHP
  • C#
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • DynamoDB
  • Redis
  • API Design & Integration
  • NGINX
  • Traefik
  • AWS (ECS, S3)
  • Azure
  • Linode

DevOps / Workflow

  • Linux
  • Bash
  • Git
  • GitHub Actions
  • CI/CD
  • Ansible
  • Terraform
  • Helm
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Webpack
  • Vite
  • Rollup
  • Agile / Scrum / Kanban
  • Security & Monitoring

Professional Experience

Independent Consultant / Lead Software Engineer

March 2021 – Present

  • Improved system reliability and scalability by delivering API-driven solutions and interactive onboarding flows across Vue, Python, and Laravel.
  • Automated infrastructure and deployments with Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes, cutting release errors and accelerating delivery pipelines.
  • Built custom platforms (ecommerce, blogging, IPTV, CRM dashboards) that expanded digital presence, improved data visibility, and generated recurring revenue for clients.
  • Strengthened engineering teams by mentoring developers and creating technical documentation that standardized workflows and accelerated onboarding.
  • Advised startups and businesses on aligning technical strategy with business goals, leading to measurable improvements in scalability, efficiency, and client engagement.

Nature’s Sunshine — Fullstack Software Engineer

October 2018 – July 2020

  • Developed internal-facing tools using Angular, React, and .NET Core, improving team productivity and streamlining business workflows.
  • Managed and deployed services with Docker and Kubernetes in Azure and GCP, ensuring scalable, reliable, and highly available infrastructure.
  • Contributed to the development and deployment of qemp.com and naturessunshine.com, enhancing online presence and functionality.
  • Designed and implemented clean, functional UI/UX components, improving usability and user engagement across applications.

Target Local Marketing — Developer Intern

May 2017 – July 2017

  • Optimized PHP code for client projects, improving performance and maintainability of web applications.
  • Transferred domains to new service providers for clients, ensuring smooth and error-free migration.
  • Deployed websites from staging to production, maintaining uptime and functionality during launches.

Education

MTECH — Web Programming & Development

January 2018 - October 2018

  • Hands-on program led by industry professionals in web development, software engineering, security, and program management.
  • Gained practical experience with HTML, CSS, LESS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, React, Git, automated QA, backend development, databases, hosting, deployment, and security.
  • Developed soft skills in collaboration, project management, and professional communication.