Oct 2020 – Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Remote

• Multifaceted cross-functional, cross-engineering leader identifying high-impact items for the company and opportunities for Mobile. My Leadership style mentors and empowers team members individually to grow in impact, independence, and significance.
• ・Started Android Division in Oct 2020, developed all hiring resources including pairing & technical exams, leveling, and training
• ・Early member of the Design Systems organization, working across design/product/eng
• ・Migrated Android App to Kotlin and optimized for 60FPS experience and over 99.99% crash free
• ・Implemented new build tooling and CI/CD to reduce build times by 70%, dependency mgmt., test suite, auto-generated documentation, and remote management/backup of all dependencies.
• ・Managed all production systems, code, and vendor integrations for Android and beyond
• ・Led the creation of a Native Android app
• ・Designed and built core modular application architecture built on Coroutines and Dagger/Hilt
• ・Started Client API division in Feb 2022, developed all hiring resources including pairing & technical exams, leveling, and training
• ・P&C (HR) Rep. in March 2022 working with VP & Leadership, wrote the Engineering Hiring Rubric with all leveling information, pairing exam instructions, tech questions, and interviewing practices
• ・Rearchitected several core systems used by clients and multiple facets of Engineering
• ・Made a Tech Lead for the Discovery engineering domain and special Curation team in August 2022
• ・Identified and developed standards that impacted all facets of the Stitch Fix business, working across multiple domains of engineering and product
• ・Contributed code at multiple levels from Libraries and Services to Monoliths and Front End Web in order to support all of Mobile and Engineering using GoLang, Ruby, NodeJS, and ReactJS
• ・Frequently tasked with Research and Investigation work that impacted the work items and timetables of multiple organizations and domains within Engineering

Mar 2018 – Sep 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos

• Focused on creating unique and engaging digital experiences to drive an entire market segment, expanding what it means to be a Sneakerhead! 👟🤩
• Through innovation and quick delivery, while I was a part of this small group, we achieved OVER 5X demand and customer growth. This means we went from $550 million in demand to over $2.78 billion over the time period I worked in this organization with no additions to technical staffing.
• I worked on the SNKRS app and independently deliverable experiences of Augmented Reality (SNKRS Cam), Pass (Reservations), Stories, Scratch Off Unlock, Stash, SNKRS Live, Polling, etc. Over the course of two years, I led and did most of the work myself in rewriting the entire SNKRS Android app while performing other duties cross-functionally internally and cross-engineering with other mobile teams at Nike. Lead for UI/UX during the entire tenure. Senior-most member of the Android team.
• I also worked internally with our leadership programs, training folks for all areas of Nike in speaking, presentation, research, and leadership skills. I was also a consulting member for the Women at Nike organization, aiding in various capacities.

Mar 2017 – Mar 2018 · 1 yr · Plano, Texas

• Leader at the Fastest Growing Software company in the State of Texas in 2017.
• Managed Android, iOS, API / SDK teams in product, technical, and individual member growth (12 people)
• Brought Android and iOS apps from 2.4* to 4.8* avg. in ~9mo across ~80 vendors
• Designed and developed mobile analytics platform for all SaaS customers to inform work priority
• Built and Spun off the API / SDK team to their own leadership (4 people)
• Developed new systems for Analytics, UI/UX practices, Code Acceptance, Mobile-first Architecture.
• o Inc. Magazine
• #1 fastest growing privately-held software company in Texas
• #176 fastest growing privately-held company in America for the years 2013-2016
• #11 fastest growing privately-held software company in America
• o Deloitte Fast 500
• 66th fastest growing technology company in North America
• o Dallas 100
• 13th fastest growing company in the Dallas area
• o Dev Mountain
• Top 10 Places to Work in Dallas

Apr 2015 – Feb 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos · Irving, TX

• Rewriting and adding to the Home Depot suite of Android application and physical device innovations.
• 100%+ YoY revenue growth for Android during entire duration of employment.
• UI Lead for Android and primary UI liaison for Mobile through a rewrite and Redesign that eventually became Home Depot 2.0.
• Developed a custom In-store Help Kiosk, repurposing old hardware present in most THD locations, with a custom Android OS x86 build along with an Android App variant with features to help customers Search and Locate various products, including visual and voice search.
• Set up a small maker lab for everyone in the office with equipment and 3D printer, using my winnings at various company events in my time there to fund its creation and expansion.
• Brought in deals to create free promotional opportunities for the Android app to be highlighted in the Play Store resulting in 20% more revenue for Android than iOS during those time periods.

Nov 2013 – Present · 12 yrs 6 mos · Carrollton, TX

• Owners and developers of the BriteBlox/LEDgoes product. We also perform a a consultancy for businesses looking to develop new products in house or just assistance in the electronics production process. We specialize in IoT and Miniaturization.
• "Kickstart for the Kickstarter"
• We develop Open Source Software and Open Source Hardware products for retail sale under the OpenBrite brand. I am the primary Hardware Designer, but work on firmware and software as well.

Jul 2012 – Apr 2015 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Plano, TX

• Mobile Device Specialist creating complete Secure OS' for devices working with the Xiphos Network.
• Led technical delivery of multiple products for DoD contracts up to 50 million dollars.
• Products:
• Designed and created 2 Secure Android mobile devices approved for Secure Mobile operations (as of Aug. 2014). These were done on very limited time frames and limited staffing. The first device was almost entirely designed and created by myself in ~2 month period from general project requirements to approved execution. Second device (3 different software versions) was created with a small staff in ~3 months including design and requirements work with myself as the lead mobile architect and technical lead. In both cases, all 3rd party vendor software and security (DAR, TL, H-RoT, etc) was verified, integrated, and tested. These products are unique for their stability, functionality, user experience, efficiency, and high level of security available.
• Android primary specialization:
• SEAndroid, SElinux for Android, Android Mobile apps (Java , Mobile Web), System Level applications (Android core, Java, C, Libs, Binaries), Android Core OS, Linux Kernel port/patches, Ramdisk, Driver and Library generation/patches, Creating Root Methods (OS / bootloader / kernel exploits), Productionizing Methods, Training of Coworkers and Production Staff, and Porting of Android to new Devices.
• Other Mobile OS' : iOS (Mobile applications and Rooting, Obj C / C++)
• Security: VPN (IPSEC and TLS) systems, Cryptographic engines, Secure Linux, Secure Android

Aug 2011 – Jul 2012 · 11 mos · Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Research&Development and Production 3rd party lab working with development teams from manufacturers and vendors to bring new mobile devices to market.
• Specialized in Mobile Security and Android Devices, providing custom software internally and bug fixes for manufacturers.

Feb 2010 – Jun 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos

• Full Scale Testing of Domestic and International products providing Machine Results and Solutions as well as developing custom automation software and hardware.
• Made 6 software automation suites and 3 fully robotic testing systems. Designed and built all hardware, firmware, and software.

Jun 2009 – Sep 2009 · 3 mos

• Working in Operations doing automation, programming, and metrics.

Jun 2007 – Sep 2008 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Designing Testing procedures, Web Development and Design using (HCI principles), Providing data results for customers, and Data manipulation.

Mar 2007 – Sep 2009 · 2 yrs 6 mos

• Full circle product development, manufacture, and sales along with providing custom audio hardware for high-end users.

Jun 2006 – Sep 2006 · 3 mos

• Full time position providing Academic support, Security, Challenging activities and Emotional support for Gifted Children. This was a live-in position for the Center for Talent Development Apogee Summer Program (ages 9-12).

Sep 2005 – Dec 2009 · 4 yrs 3 mos

• Full time student with many outside activites and volunteer work. Frequently, a leader within those various groups and activities.
• Membership in many Vocal and Instrumental groups and is a trained musician.
• Computer Engineering with an emphasis on embedded systems and high powered computing. Learned analog and digital circuit design as well as advanced system software outside of the classroom for personal gain.
• Related Coursework:
• Six Sigma / LEAN, Human-Computer Interaction, Electromagnetism, Photonics, Solid State Engineering, Probabilistic Systems, Random Signals, Programming, Circuits, Communications, System Software, Advanced Digital Logic Design, Computer Architecture, Data Structures, Microprocessor Systems, Microprocessor Design, CAD, Digital Microelectronics, Advertising, Product Design, Engineering Economics, Engineer Entrepreneurship, Media Production and Marketing, and Multimedia related courses.