About Me

I'm an experienced software developer with expertise in cloud services, distributed computing, web development, software operations, and security. I'm known for my effective leadership and communication skills, strong time management, and end to end delivery of projects. Other skills include mentorship, systems design, and software testing.

I also have a passion for contributing to the community and have been involved in both technical and non-technical roles at non-profit organizations. If there is a way way I can help your organization, please reach out!

I am currently a subject matter expert and team member of the data plane, job management, and scheduling components for Amazon Web Services (AWS) Deadline Cloud (https://aws.amazon.com/deadline-cloud/). I have been part of this team from its initial system design to service launch, and now its continuing operations!

Below is a history of my education, work experience, and volunteer experience.

Work Experience

SDE II

Amazon Web Services

June 2023 to Present

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

  • Subject matter expert in the data plane, job management, and scheduling components of the AWS Deadline Cloud service (https://aws.amazon.com/deadline-cloud/)
  • Engaged directly with customers to run millions of distributed cloud computing tasks
  • Reduced cost of scheduling infrastructure by 97% ($1,000,000+ per year) through auto-scaling
  • Designed and led 10+ projects, including features, operational improvements, and security initiatives
  • Mentored other engineers by providing technical and interpersonal advice, reviewing dozens of design documents, contributing to standards, and reviewing 100,000+ lines of code

SDE I

Amazon Web Services

December 2021 to June 2023

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

  • Member of the AWS Deadline Cloud data plane team
  • Completed 100+ critical bug fixes and scaling improvements related to APIs, networking, automation, serverless computing, databases, storage, concurrency safety, control planes, data planes, and scheduling
  • Enhanced service reliability through CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and automated testing include unit, integration, end to end, canary, and scale testing
  • Developed software using Python, Go, TypeScript/JavaScript, NoSQL, and shell scripts

SDE Intern

Amazon Web Services

May 2021 to August 2021

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

  • Developed an internal service using Python and TypeScript with a serverless cloud architecture
  • Performed full-stack web development including frontend, backend, and API development
  • Consulted with stakeholders, analyzed business requirements, and managed project timeline
  • Defined infrastructure as code using the AWS CDK and deployed via CI/CD pipelines
  • Mitigated security risks, including the OWASP Top 10 web application security risks
  • Collaborated with others to improve architecture, security, and automation of multiple services
  • Presented architecture analysis to technical audiences and wrote extensive documentation
  • Applied Agile best practices including version control, code review, and unit testing

Software Development Intern

Amazon Web Services

June 2020 to August 2020

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

  • Developed C#/.NET and Python software for managing distributed and parallel workloads
  • Increased scalability by up to 25% with a new feature that improved performance
  • Supported on-premise, cloud, and hybrid render management solutions
  • Identified root causes of product and CI bugs and developed fixes for Windows, Mac, and Linux
  • Increased scalability by up to 25% with a new feature that improved performance
  • Supported on-premise, cloud, and hybrid render management solutions
  • Identified root causes of product and CI bugs and developed fixes for Windows, Mac, and Linux

Software Development Intern

Hitachi ID Systems

May 2019 to May 2020

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  • Developed access management software for millions of users at Fortune 500 companies
  • Implemented full stack solutions for customers using Angular, Python, and C++
  • Increased customer security by automating management of critical systems
  • Applied Agile software development best practices and used version control (Git) daily
  • Focused on product scalability, security, code robustness, and UI accessibility
  • Improved testing infrastructure for Robot Framework automated tests

Information Security Management System Summer Student

AltaLink

May 2018 to August 2018

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  • Member of a team that oversaw the information security management system for AltaLink
  • Assisted with facilitating the closure of information security gaps for key systems
  • Interfaced with senior management and subject matter experts during risk assessments
  • Helped implement ISO 27001/27019 and Critical Security Controls international standards
  • Created online modules to train 1200 staff about information security best practices
  • Contributed to technical policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines

Software Development Summer Student

Andgo Systems (formerly NC Smart Call)

May 2017 to September 2017

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

  • Designed a website to track code deployments, help manage releases, and generate changelogs
  • Leveraged Django web framework to create a tool used daily by technical and business teams
  • Automated analysis of thousands of data items from external APIs using Python

Community Service Activities

President

Light Up The World University of Calgary Chapter

July 2018 to February 2022

Canada and Peru

  • Led two projects to provide electricity for remote off-grid communities in rural Peru
  • Oversaw a team of 12 volunteers who organized project logistics and fundraised over $40,000
  • Installed a solar energy system for an off-grid community of 150 people in Peru
  • Performed outreach about using technology for social good, reaching over 400,000 people
  • Ensured safety of all participants by proactively identifying and eliminating hazards

Co-President

Schulich Scholars Association

November 2017 to August 2019

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  • Represented 100 high-achieving students within the Schulich School of Engineering
  • Organized professional development and networking events
  • Mentored incoming students around academic success and impactful volunteer activities

Member, Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology

IEEE Southern Alberta Section

September 2016 to Present

Canada

  • Organized events for electrical engineering, software engineering, and computer science students
  • Contributed to the professional development of over 400 students at the University of Calgary
  • Chaired the Computer, Robotics, and Automation Student Branch Chapter (April 2018 to April 2019)
  • Represented the University of Calgary Student Branch at section-wide meetings (April 2018 to April 2019)

President

TOM: Calgary Student Chapter

August 2016 to April 2018

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  • Oversaw a program where challenges posed by disabilities were solved through design and technology
  • Led a team of 9 that facilitated the program
  • Managed 10 projects and 50 students, engineers, and designers
  • Organized program logistics and communications
  • Doubled number of projects and participants from previous program cycle through effective marketing
  • Completed program $1750 under expected budget

Co-Team Leader, Youth Engagement Venture

Engineers Without Borders University of Calgary

August 2016 to April 2018

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  • Coordinated a team of 10 that raised awareness about world issues and inspired youth to solve them
  • Organized presentations to over 700 university students about water scarcity and pollution
  • Chaired a conference for 31 high school students about applying the STEM field to world issues
  • Planned marketing, managed timelines, scheduled speakers, and organized logistics for the conference

Education

Double Major, B.Sc. Electrical Engineering and B.Sc. Computer Science

University of Calgary

September 2016 to November 2021

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  • Minor in Computer Engineering
  • GPA 4.00/4.00 (Years 2, 3, 4), Dean's List (all years)
  • Receipient of President's Award at graduation for combined academic excellence and community service
  • Seymour Schulich Community Service and Entrepreneurial Scholar
  • Graduated with Distinction in both degrees
  • 1st Place, Engineering Design Fair 2021 - Electrical Category