Hello, my name is Jesse.

I'm a Software Engineer

Summary

Backend-focused software engineer and independent consultant with experience delivering scalable APIs, cloud-native infrastructure, and custom platforms for startups and enterprises. Adept at debugging, automating workflows, and integrating diverse systems across multiple tech stacks. Known for enabling teams to ship faster, while keeping infrastructure reliable and maintainable.

Contact

Frontend / UI

  • Vue
  • React
  • Solid
  • HTMX
  • Tailwind
  • Redux
  • Jest
  • Puppeteer
  • Selenium

Backend / Languages

  • Python
  • Go
  • Rust
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • DynamoDB
  • MongoDB
  • Redis

DevOps / Workflow

  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • Helm
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • CI/CD
  • Linux
  • Bash
  • Vite

Professional Experience

Independent Consultant / Software Engineer

July 2020 – Present

  • Engineered API-driven onboarding flows with Vue, Python, and Laravel, increasing system reliability and providing smoother customer experiences.
  • Automated deployments and infrastructure using Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes, reducing manual errors and making releases more predictable.
  • Developed custom platforms (ecommerce, IPTV, CRM dashboards, blogging) that gave clients new revenue streams and better data visibility.
  • Standardized engineering workflows through documentation and mentoring, accelerating onboarding for junior and mid-level developers.
  • Advised startups on technical strategy, aligning architecture with business goals to improve scalability, efficiency, and client engagement.

Nature’s Sunshine — Fullstack Software Engineer

October 2018 – July 2020

  • Built internal tools with Angular, React, and .NET Core, streamlining workflows and improving team productivity.
  • Managed cloud infrastructure in Azure and GCP with Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring reliable, scalable, and highly available services.
  • Developed and launched qemp.com and naturessunshine.com, enhancing the company’s digital presence and ecommerce capabilities.
  • Designed and implemented UI/UX components that improved usability and user engagement across customer-facing applications.

Education

MTECH — Web Programming & Development

January 2018 - October 2018

  • Completed a hands-on program led by industry professionals in web development, software engineering, and security.
  • Gained practical experience with frontend (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, React), backend development, databases, deployment, and automated QA.
  • Built collaborative and professional skills in project management, teamwork, and technical communication.