Professional Experience
TechMate LLC d.b.a. DevOps Tech
IT Infrastructure Engineer
Dallas, TX | Jan 2023 – Present
- Design and develop scalable, full-stack, multi-page websites tailored to meet specific business requirements. Utilize modern frameworks such as Next.js, Material UI, and GSAP, and deploy to the cloud with services like AWS Lambda.
- Design and develop robust APIs using Django and Next.js, leveraging AWS Lambda for scalable, serverless backend functionality.
- Engineered and maintained NAS storage infrastructures to support the transition of over 1.5 Terabytes of data from Windows Server 2012 while ensuring efficient storage allocation and RAID 1 configuration.
- Leverage content delivery networks like Cloudflare, implementing advanced caching mechanisms to enhance user experience by significantly improving website performance and bolstering security.
- Integrate robust Content Management Systems (CMS) into new and existing web solutions. Utilize platforms such as WordPress and Contentful to provide clients with flexible CMS options that facilitate content management.
- Optimize client websites performance and maintain strong in-page SEO, often achieving over 40% improvement in load times and responsiveness. Ensure ongoing SEO optimization to boost search engine rankings and increase site visibility.
- Built using Next.js, AWS Lambda, PostgreSQL, OAuth 2.0, and integrated with Go High Level CRM.
- Implemented a streamlined check-in and attendance tracking system by generating personalized QR codes for each student, which are scanned by gym staff to efficiently manage attendance and track participation.
Project: Developed a class pass package purchase and management system for a volleyball gym:
The Bott Group
IT Technician
Dallas, TX | Jan 2020 – Jan 2023
- Configured and deployed Google Analytics 4, Google Business Profile, and Google Search Console to track website performance, optimize online visibility, and improve user engagement metrics.
- Developed a blog platform using Markdown and Next.js, integrated with Contentful CMS for streamlined content management.
- Deployed and executed incident management processes in compliance with internal policies, coordinating helpdesk operations for 30+ remote and on-site users to meet SLAs and critical deadlines.
- Led on-site networking activities, including advanced routing, configuration, and troubleshooting. Monitored network performance continuously to identify inefficiencies and escalated recurring issues to vendor teams for resolution.
- Built using Java and connected to an AWS RDS database for secure, scalable data storage and retrieval.
- Applied Object-Oriented Design principles to develop reusable, maintainable code.
- Deployed the front-end using Next.js on AWS Amplify for seamless user interaction and fast, scalable hosting.
Project: Engineered a sophisticated data capture system for a swimming pool company:
Pool Stop
Retail Store Representative
Rockwall, TX | Jul 2018 – Dec 2019
- Conducted site assessments for new pool builds, measuring yard dimensions and land elevation with 100% accuracy.
- Delivered expert customer support and needs analysis, advising on cost-effective swimming pool equipment.
Education
University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)
Graduated December 2022
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, Minor in Computer Networks
Technical Skills
Programming and Development
JavaScript (ES6+) – TypeScript – Node.js – React – Next.js – Java – Python – HTML – CSS – TailWind – MUI – GSAP --SQL – REST – WordPress – CMS -- Agile/Scrum Methodologies
Development Tools
AWS – Azure – CI/CD – CDN – Vercel – GitHub – Visual Studio Code – Command Line Interface
Testing & Debugging
Unit Testing – Integration Testing – Performance Testing
IT Infrastructure
Computer Networks – Routers – Switches – Firewalls – Network Security – VoIP – VPNs – DNS – DHCP – VLANs – SSH – HTTPS – SSL
Key Strengths
Strong Communicator – Team-Oriented – Problem Solver – Critical Thinker – Ethical in Tech Practices – Organized – Positive – Proactive – Adaptable